General
At-home activities and resources roundup
During our district-wide closure, we want to provide the community with tips and ideas to stay happy, active and healthy at home during this challenging time. Follow our ideas for fitness and exercise, indoor and outdoor activities, crafts and projects for all ages. We will be updating this blog post, ...
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Winnetka Park District to acquire lakefront property
Charitable Transaction Helps Park District Preserve its Beaches After months of due diligence by the Winnetka Park District’s board of commissioners and staff, the Park District is acquiring the lakefront single-family home and lot that separates Elder Lane Beach and Centennial Beach, allowing the two parks and beaches to ...
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Website Focus Group Participants Needed
We are redesigning our website and want to hear from you on what you like and don’t like about our current website. Your input will help us create a new website that is more user-friendly, easier to navigate, and visually appealing. Focus Groups Date: Tuesday, October 13 Times: 9-10:30am, 11am-12:30pm, or 6-7:30pm Location: Winnetka ...
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Green Bay Trail Photo Contest
Co-Sponsored by Friends of the Green Bay Trail and Charles Schwab Enjoy some time outdoors and help us celebrate the beautiful Green Bay Trail! Submit your photos to Friends of the Green Bay Trail anytime before September 30th, 2020. Voting is open from October 1st through the 18th. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to ...
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The Butterfly Garden at Dwyer Park
You may have noticed an explosion of color and a host of butterflies in The Butterfly Garden at the north end of Dwyer Park this summer. This garden, created and maintained by Garden Guild of Winnetka for more than 20 years, is a beautiful landmark in our community and a ...
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Congratulations to our Fourth of July Parade Winners!
Thank you to all who participated in our Fourth of July Parade. We had a total of 73 vehicles come out and celebrate with us. Prizes were given to the best decorated vehicles. Congratulations to the winning families! Click here to view a recording of the parade. Best Decorated Vehicle ...
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Beach Conditions + Closures this Summer
Due to record high lake levels and several severe winter storms, our beaches have sustained unprecedented damage in recent months. Below is a look into the current conditions of our beaches and what that means for the 2020 beach season. These plans may change pending future lakefront conditions. Lloyd Beach ...
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