Summer Winds Down . . .

As summer winds down and we get ready for the school year, just remember there are still several good bike riding months ahead of us. Keep riding and feel free to share your stories about your visit to any of our parks.

History of the Indian Tree Marker

Before enjoying a bike ride to Indian Hill Park (131 Wilson St.) get a little history lesson compliments on the Winnetka Historical Society. Check out this article on Tree Markers.

Then make your way to Indian Hill Park to see an example of the Indian Tree Marker and enjoy the new playground.

Enjoy your ride!

Just Ride

Today is going to be a beautiful day, so I'm making this quick, just get out there and ride. Enjoy your day! I'll follow up with a park update on Wednesday, today I'm riding.

A Place for Reflection

Last fall, I had an opportunity to visit Bell Woods and was blown away by its beauty and tranquility. It is a great place to escape from everyday life and just reflect on the moment. It is a place where clarity can be found. Make sure to make a point to enjoy this park (especially in the fall) located on Tower Road just west of Bell Lane.

Keep riding . . .

It's All About The Soccer . . . And Then Some

When you think of Nick Corwin Park, you can't help think soccer. This six acre park is home to a great deal of soccer during both the fall and spring months. This neighborhood park is located west of Grove Street at Edgewood Lane. It's a great, active park that has open green space and a playground.

The two features that I love about this park is the entrance way that leads to the playground (you'll just have to check it out) and the tree lined borders of this park.

Make sure to stop by on your next bike ride.

Keep riding . . .

A Little Pocket Of Fun

In the northeast corner of the Winnetka Park District is a great little park, called Glencoe Park. It serves our Glencoe residents that are in our Park District. It is in a beautiful and quite neighborhood at the corner of Woodlawn and Glenwood.

When we visited it on our "tour" last fall several neighbors came out to visit. Some that no longer have young children, but enjoy the fact that there is a nice place for the neigbhorhood children to play.

This park has a playground and a small ballfield with a nice open field for pick up games.

It is a great little visit. Make sure to stop by.

Keep riding . . .

Beach Weather

Today will be hot and humid, the perfect weather to head to the beach. The Winnetka Park District offers three swim beaches (click here for more information) one boating/sailing beach (Click here for more information) and even a beach where your dog can cool off (click here for more information.

Enjoy this link to some of our Facebook beach photos (click here) or visit www.facebook.com/winnetkaparkdistrict. You don't even have to be on Facebook to view the site.

Stay cool and keep biking . . .