About: Mission, Vision + History
Park District Info
Location
Winnetka Park District
Admin + Recreation Office
540 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
P: (847) 501-2040
F: (847) 501-5779
E: wpdinfo@winpark.org
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5pm
The Winnetka Park District is one of five units of local government in Winnetka.
Our properties cover nearly five square miles and include twenty five parks, five beaches, a boat launch, two golf courses, a tennis center, an ice arena, platform tennis courts, and athletic fields.
We provide a full range of year-round recreation programs, including athletics, fitness programs, education programs, summer camps, and special events.
Our mission is to provide a balance of quality recreation and leisure opportunities while protecting assets, natural resources, and open space to benefit present and future generations.
To enrich our community by preserving natural resources and open spaces, providing quality recreational opportunities, and maintaining recreational spaces that support healthy, active lifestyles for residents of all ages and abilities.Â
C: Community
We actively engage with our community to understand evolving needs, ensure equitable access, and deliver inclusive programs, services, and spaces that enhance quality of life.
A: Accountability We operate with integrity, transparency, and responsibility, making informed decisions, communicating openly, and holding ourselves accountable for outcomes and stewardship of resources.
R: RespectWe foster a culture of respect and inclusion by valuing diverse perspectives, creating welcoming environments, and treating all individuals with dignity and professionalism.
E: ExcellenceWe deliver high-quality services through innovation, continuous improvement, professional expertise, and responsiveness to community needs.
S: SustainabilityWe practice responsible stewardship of our parks, facilities, and environment to support long-term financial sustainability, ecological health, and the well-being of present and future generations.
In 1904, the Winnetka Park District was established as a local unit of government, becoming one of the first park districts created in Illinois.
The first board of commissioners was made up of five members who governed the Park District and completed most of the day-to-day work necessary to operate it.
Driven by the mission to protect assets, natural resources, and open space for the benefit of present and future generations, the Park District focused much of its early efforts on acquiring land.
Today, the Winnetka Park District serves more than 14,500 residents in Winnetka and portions of Northfield, Glencoe, and unincorporated areas.
Our Team
Year-round, our team works hard to plan programs and events at our parks and facilities that complement the new seasons, celebrate each holiday, and deliver endless amounts of recreational opportunities for all ages. We strive to create experiences for residents that bring friends, neighbors, and families closer together, deepening the sense of community we all share.