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Crow Island Woods Turf Restoration
Beginning Monday, April 21, the Village of Winnetka will begin turf restoration efforts at Crow Island Woods Park. This work is a follow-up to the Village’s Crow Island Underground Storage and Conveyance Project. The project is expected to take several weeks, with completion anticipated by mid-May. During this time, turf ...
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Winnetka Park District Receives Award for Financial Reporting Excellence
The Winnetka Park District is proud to announce it has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The ...
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Centennial Dog Beach Update
The Winnetka Park District would like to clarify the upcoming discussion regarding the dog beach slated for the March 20, 2025 Park Board meeting. The Park Board has not yet had any discussions or made any decisions on this matter, but it will be reviewing options to ensure compliance with ...
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February Regular Board Meeting Has Been Rescheduled
Winnetka Park District has moved their February Regular Board Meeting from Thursday, February 27 to Thursday, February 20. The time will be at the regular scheduled time of 6pm at Winnetka Park District’s Administrative Center’s Community Room, located at 540 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL. The Winnetka Park District provides recreational ...
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Winnetka Park District Marketing Team and Board President Earn Multiple Awards at Illinois Park and Recreation Association Conference
The Winnetka Park District is proud to announce that its marketing team and Board President have been recognized for their exceptional contributions at the 2025 Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Annual Conference and the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference held last week in ...
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Winnetka Park District Announces Settlement in Centennial Park Dispute
We are pleased to announce that a settlement agreement has been reached in the matter of Schriesheim v. Winnetka Park District, bringing resolution to the litigation regarding portions of Centennial Park. This positive step forward reflects the District’s commitment to collaboration and finding solutions that align with the best interests ...
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Indian Hills Outdoor Ice Rink is Now Open for the Season
Indian Hill Outdoor Ice Rink is now OPEN for the season! Indian Hills Park is located at 131 Wilson Street, Winnetka. Skating is Free – Bring your own skates! Know Before You Go – Rules of Indian Hill Outdoor Ice Rink Indian Hill Outdoor Ice Rink is the only outdoor ...
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James Hemmings Resigns from Winnetka Park District Board of Commissioners
The Winnetka Park District announces the resignation of James Hemmings from the Board of Park Commissioners. Hemmings, who has served on the Board since 2023, played a significant role in advancing the Park District’s mission to enrich the quality of life for the community through exceptional parks, programs, and facilities. ...
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Zoning Board of Appeals Recommends Denial of Special Use Permit for Centennial Park & Beach Improvements
On December 9, 2024, the Winnetka Park District presented the proposed Centennial Park & Beach improvement project to the Village of Winnetka’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for the third time. After extensive discussions and public input, the ZBA concluded the meeting by voting to recommend denial of the Special ...
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Winnetka Park District Needs Assessment Survey
Thank you to everyone who shared ideas and feedback on our community engagement site. We could not do this without all of you – your insight is invaluable throughout this process. The Winnetka Park District is now conducting a Community Survey to guide our Comprehensive Master Plan. This survey will ...
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