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Dwyer Park Butterfly Garden
Winnetka, IL; November 8, 2023 – In 2023, the Dwyer Park Butterfly Garden was added to the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens! This accomplishment was made possible by the hard work and dedication of the Winnetka Garden Guild. The process of submitting a garden to the Archives can span over a couple years due to
Revitalization + Remembrance: Nick Corwin Park Playground Celebrates a Remarkable Journey
Winnetka, IL; October 17 – A heartwarming celebration of renewal and remembrance unfolded at Nick Corwin Park playground Thursday, October 12, 2023. The event was a tribute to the profound significance of this cherished park within the Winnetka community, while also acknowledging the tireless efforts of Winnetka resident Jake Claybrook and the Winnetka Park District
Dwyer Park Dedication
Winnetka, IL; September 14, 2023 — A ribbon cutting, and dedication event was held Friday afternoon, September 8 at Dwyer Park to recognize The Winnetka Woman’s Club for its $100,000 donation for improvements, maintenance, and repairs to the Winnetka Park District’s Dwyer Park gazebo. The donation also funds additional bench seating within the gazebo. The
FAQ Elder Lane + Centennial Beach
Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the status of the Property Exchange Agreement? The Property Exchange Agreement between the Winnetka Park District and Orchard 2020 Revocable Trust was signed October 10, 2020 by each party to the agreement. The exchange of properties has yet to take place. In the event the exchange occurs, it will
RecTrac + WebTrac Update: August 23 + 24
Winnetka, IL; August 17, 2023 — Beginning on Wednesday, August 23, RecTrac + WebTrac will be taken offline for an upgrade and backup process. RecTrac + WebTrac will remain offline from 3pm on August 23 through the completion of the migration on August 24 at approximately 2pm. We appreciate your patience during this time. Contact
UPDATE: Lakefront Emergency Training
UPDATE; Winnetka, IL; July 5, 2023 — A make-up session is being held today, Thursday, July 13. Winnetka, IL; July 5, 2023 — The Winnetka Park District conducted mock emergency drills in partnership with the Winnetka Fire Department. The training put lakefront lifeguards through the paces of hypothetical scenarios to keep skills engaged and prepared