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Update on Elder Lane and Centennial Beach Cleanup Efforts
The Winnetka Park District is making steady progress on the cleanup efforts at Elder Lane and Centennial Beaches. To date, most debris has been successfully removed from Centennial Beach, and we anticipate reopening it shortly to dog beach pass holders. The anticipated date to re-open Centennial Beach is August 9 (weather permitting). “We’ve made excellent
Upcoming Paving Projects
The paving project on the Green Bay Trail between Elm St. and Pine St. is anticipated to begin July 31 through August 1 (weather dependent). Signage will be provided throughout the trail indicating the impacted areas and where to detour. Thank you for your patience during this process.
Cleanup at Centennial and Elder Beach Scheduled to Begin July 21
The Winnetka Park District will undertake critical beach cleanup and safety improvement efforts this summer at Centennial Beach and Elder Lane Beach beginning July 21, 2025. With the contract for work obtaining Park Board approval in June, it solidifies the Winnetka Park District’s ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and enjoyable public lakefront spaces for
Winnetka Park District to Revise Elder + Centennial Beach Project Plans
The Winnetka Park District Board directed staff to: Pause the current zoning application process for Centennial Park & Beach and Elder Lane Park & Beach with the Village of Winnetka. Work with consultants to revise the plans for both sites, incorporating feedback from the Village of Winnetka, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Plan
Tree Trimming at Centennial Park
The Park District will be performing pruning maintenance care for 55 trees throughout the tableland of Centennial Park in order to remove dead branches and overgrowth beginning June 25 – June 27. In addition to the trimming, the contractor, Savatree, will be removing two dead trees at this time as well. The location of these
Celebrate the Reopening of Happ Road Park + Playground with a Free Ice Cream Social
Join us on Wednesday, June 18 to celebrate the reopening of Happ Road Park + Playground from 1:30 – 2:30pm. The community is invited to a FREE Ice Cream Social. Play on the new equipment, check out the new resurfaced basketball courts and the safety measures we added to this beloved park. More about the