The Winnetka Park District operates and maintains a total of 27 parks which encompass over 242 acres. A balance of active and passive parks provides our residents and visitors with a unique experience at every park. Take time to enjoy the open space available through the Winnetka Park District. Click here to view park locations.

COVID-19

Playgrounds Open

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has released guidelines allowing units of local government to determine if outdoor playgrounds can open. In collaboration with the Village of Winnetka, the Winnetka Park District has opened all of its outdoor playgrounds!

When using playgrounds, we ask you to please follow CDC and IDPH health and safety guidelines, including:

• Stay home if you are sick
• Wash your hands before and after visiting the playground
• Maintain a physical distance of at least six feet
• Be prepared to wear a face covering if six feet of distance can’t be maintained
• Cover coughs or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not hands)

Playgrounds are not cleaned or sanitized. Restrooms and water fountains will remain closed, so please plan accordingly when visiting playgrounds.

Park Hours

Parks are open to the public from 6am to 10pm every day.

To learn more about park hours and operation policies, click here.

Parks Where Dogs are Allowed

Dogs are allowed on a leash at all parks, excluding those with playgrounds or parks at our beaches. Please be responsible and pick up after your dog. Thank you!

Parks where dogs are allowed on a leash:

• Arborvitae Park
• Bell Woods
• Centennial Park
• Crow Island Woods
• Franklin Dunbaugh Park
• Hill Road Park
• Library Park
• Merril Park
• Robert E. Burke Memorial Park
• Sheridan Park
• Station Park
• West Elm Park