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IT’S OFFICIAL: GILLSON PARK, WILMETTE HARBOR LISTED TOGETHER ON NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Wilmette Park District’s Gillson Park, a cherished landmark on the Lake Michigan shoreline, was officially placed […]

4/24/24 – Say “hello” to your new Recreation General Manager, Katelynn Putkonen! Katelynn joined our team in March, having already accomplished her 10-year milestone in the Parks and Recreation field.

4/17/24 – Something is Missing at Keay Nature Center You may have noticed a significant reduction of invasive species around Keay Nature Center! Starting this past winter, the Wilmette Park

4/12/24 – You may notice a little something quietly buzzing about during your round. The Wilmette Park District is testing autonomous mowers on the golf course. Should they prove successful, these

4/9/24 – Wilmette Park District Brings Safe Swimming to Gillson’s South Beach For the first time in Gillson Park’s history, South Beach will be open for swimming. Lifeguards will be

3/13/24 – On the Road to Building a Path: North Shore Channel Trail Connection Feasibility Study You’ve likely heard the exciting news – the North Shore Channel Trail Completion Project

3/9/24 – Get Engaged with Project Parks and Play – Again! Last year, the Wilmette Park District requested your opinions and feedback as part of Project Parks and Play. Since

2/29/24 – Drainage Diaries: Rain Gardens of Shorewood Park A Brief History While not a glamorous fact, Wilmette suffers from drainage issues. In the last few years, the Wilmette Park

2/20/24 – New Registration Technology, How it Works and Upcoming Registrations Cloud Migration Complete! We’re thrilled to report we’ve successfully migrated all registration, membership and program information to the cloud.