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The Wilmette Park District Board of Park Commissioners announced today the appointment...
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January 6, 2025—Wilmette Park District Executive Director Steve Wilson announced today that...
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Planning a party in February? Celebrate a special occasion and make magical...
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Wilmette Park District South Beach Operations and Community Feedback 12/17/24 – The...
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Announcing the return of the Snowfolk Building Contest! Watch for snow, build...
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11/26/24 – We strive to give you a smooth and efficient experience...
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Celebrate the Holiday Season with our special events and Park District traditions!...
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View the notice for a December 9 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing...
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10/29/24 – Phase 1 of the Gillson Infrastructure Improvement Project Begins! At...
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Add more to your Late Fall season! Whether you need a little...
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Our latest issue of Explore More arrived in resident mailboxes this week!...
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9/19/24 – Your Wishlist, Revealed! A new feature of the Registration Site...
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Centennial Family Aquatic Center 2024 Our lifeguards and pool staff work hard...
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Fall 2024 positions are posted on our employment page, and we can’t...
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Project Parks and Play Approved – Staff prepares to implement Comprehensive and Strategic...
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Thank you for attending our Public Input Meetings and completing our initial...
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In partnership with the Village of Wilmette and City of Evanston, the...
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Sustainability Plan Update: Guide to Green 5/8/24 – In 2023, the Wilmette Park...
Read MoreWelcome, Katelynn Putkonen
4/24/24 – Say “hello” to your new Recreation General Manager, Katelynn Putkonen!...
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4/17/24 – Something is Missing at Keay Nature Center You may have...
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4/12/24 – You may notice a little something quietly buzzing about during your...
Read MoreWilmette Park District Brings Safe Swimming to Gillson’s South Beach
4/9/24 – Wilmette Park District Brings Safe Swimming to Gillson’s South Beach...
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3/13/24 – On the Road to Building a Path: North Shore Channel...
Read MoreGet Engaged with Project Parks and Play – AGAIN!
3/9/24 – Get Engaged with Project Parks and Play – Again! Last...
Read MoreDrainage Diaries: Rain Gardens of Shorewood Park
2/29/24 – Drainage Diaries: Rain Gardens of Shorewood Park A Brief History...
Read MoreNew Registration Technology, How it Works and Upcoming Registrations
2/20/24 – New Registration Technology, How it Works and Upcoming Registrations Cloud...
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2/12/24 – Let’s extend a warm welcome for Eric Gonzalez, the new...
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As we finalize the Sustainability Plan, we invite you to review our...
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Nuts & Bolts: January 2024 Each day, our Parks and Planning team...
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Our first issue of Explore More arrived in resident mailboxes over the...
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Nuts & Bolts: December 2023 Each day, our Parks and Planning team...
Read MoreNow Hiring for Summer 2024 Positions!
2024 Summer Seasonal Positions Visiting for winter break? Check off a BIG...
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Center Fitness Club Upgrades to Make Your Heart Race 11/30/23 – As you...
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Thanks to our community’s input through three open houses and two surveys,...
Read MoreNovember 2023 Construction Updates
Two Wilmette Park District facilities will be receiving new HVAC units on...
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Wilmette Park District Sustainability Plan Rolling Along 11/9/23 – This summer, the...
Read MoreGillson Park considered for listing in National Register of Historic Places!
On October 27, the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council voted to recommend...
Read MoreWelcome, Paulette Villagran
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Nuts & Bolts: October 2023 Each day, our Parks and Planning team...
Read MoreRent-A-Room for your parties, meetings & more!
Rent-A-Room at the Community Recreation Center! Location: 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette Available...
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Center Fitness Club Cardio Floor & Equipment Project NEW DATES: 10/24-10/31 We’re...
Read MoreMaple Park Playground has something for everyone
9/27/23 – Maple Park Playground has something for everyone! The Maple Park...
Read MoreWelcome, Dave Merrill
9/20/23 – A warm welcome to the Wilmette Park District’s new Superintendent...
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Nuts & Bolts: August 2023 There’s a full schedule of essential work completed...
Read MoreGymnastics Pit Receives Overhaul & Upgrade!
August 17, 2023 – In August, we turned a little extra attention...
Read MoreWork here! We’re pretty awesome!
Fall 2023 positions are posted on our employment page, and we can’t...
Read MoreNuts & Bolts: July 2023
Nuts & Bolts: July 2023 There’s a full schedule of essential work completed...
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WILMETTE PARK DISTRICT KICKS OFF SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING PROCESSSustainability Plan and related activities...
Read More2023 Parks Day at the Capitol
Wilmette Park District Takes the Fun to the Capitol Posted: July 6,...
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Nuts & Bolts: June 2023 There’s a full schedule of essential work completed...
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On Tuesday May 30, over 70 female golfers, with and without experience,...
Read MoreNuts & Bolts: May 2023
Nuts & Bolts: May 2023 There’s a full schedule of essential work completed...
Read MoreProject Parks and Play Update: May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023 Project Parks and Play Survey Results to be Presented...
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April 27, 2023 Earth Day at Keay event brings nature lovers together...
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April 19, 2023 Summer Jobs Spark Career Possibilities Quick – name the...
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Nuts & Bolts: March 2023 There’s a full schedule of essential work completed...
Read MoreAnnouncing a Green Milestone!
3/15/2023 Announcing a green milestone for the Wilmette Park District and the...
Read MoreWelcome Rosie Aliperta!
3/8/23 The Wilmette Park District’s recreation department recently gained a new teammate...
Read MoreThanks for spreading winter joy!
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Read MoreNuts & Bolts: February
Nuts & Bolts: February 2023 There’s a full schedule of essential work completed...
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Read More2022 Year in Review
January 13, 2022 From projects and construction, to new events and special...
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