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In partnership with the Village of Wilmette and City of Evanston, the Wilmette Park District is evaluating the feasibility for a potential future trail between the Sheridan Road bike lanes […]

6/19/24 – SUMMER VIBES at the WILMETTE LAKEFRONT It’s beach season, and we’re just as excited as you are! Break out the swimsuit and grab fresh sunscreen because your beachside

6/12/24 – STAFF HIGHLIGHT: WELCOME LAURA GRUNSCHEL Please welcome our new recreation supervisor, Laura Grunschel, to the team! Laura recently joined the Wilmette Park District to apply her experience and vision

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

Sustainability Plan Update: Guide to Green 5/8/24 – In 2023, the Wilmette Park District and Village of Wilmette hired Lucy Mellen as Sustainability Coordinator. Lucy spent the last year collaborating with

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