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Library Park
Size .26 acres History The Winnetka Park District purchased Library Park in 1922 from the Roach family.
View Details for Library ParkIndian Hill Park
Size 3.36 acres (neighborhood park) History The Winnetka Park District purchased Indian Hill Park from several families from 1922 – 1937.
View Details for Indian Hill ParkHubbard Woods Park
Size 1.38 acres History The Winnetka Park District acquired Hubbard Woods Park from several families from 1912 – 1922. The park was featured in the movie Home Alone in 1990. Please note, Splash Pad is open Memorial Day through October 1; Bocce balls are available for rent at Green Bay Cycles
View Details for Hubbard Woods ParkHill Road Park
Size .30 acres History The Winnetka Park District purchased Hill Road Park from several families in 1929.
View Details for Hill Road ParkHapp Road Park
Size .38 acres History The Winnetka Park District purchased Happ Road Park from several families in 1976.
View Details for Happ Road ParkGreen Bay Trail
The Green Bay Trail is an asphalt path that runs about 2.24 miles through the Village of Winnetka, from Kenilworth to Glencoe, paralleling the Metra commuter line. A narrow strip of limestone screenings on the east side of the path provides an alternate surface for trail users, which include walkers, joggers, and bicyclists. Mile markers, benches, bike racks, a picnic table, and a drinking fountain are located along the trail, as are wildflower gardens. Access Points
- Winnetka Avenue (stairs)
- Indian Hill Metra Station (stairs)
- Willow Road (stairs)
- Wilson Avenue and Maple Street (level path)
- Winnetka Metra Station (stairs)
- Pine Street (sloped path)
- Tower Road (sloped path)
- Hubbard Woods Metra Station (stairs)
- Glencoe portion of the Green Bay Trail
Glencoe Park
Size .39 acres History The Winnetka Park District purchased Glencoe Park from the Glencoe Park District in 1969.
View Details for Glencoe ParkFranklin Dunbaugh Park
Size 1.42 acres History Franklin Dunbaugh Park was gifted to the Winnetka Park District by several families from 1953 – 1962. The park is dedicated to former Winnetka resident Franklin Perkins Dunbaugh, a veteran of the Korean War who went missing in action in 1952.
View Details for Franklin Dunbaugh ParkElder Lane Park
Size 4.56 acres (neighborhood park) History The Winnetka Park District purchased Elder Lane Park in parcels from various families and the Village of Winnetka from 1920 – 1946.
View Details for Elder Lane ParkDwyer Park
Size 1.23 acres History The Winnetka Park District purchased Dwyer Park in parcels from various families and Winnetka Public School District 36 from 1941 – 1959.
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