Home Alone? Get Out And Ride

Hubbard Woods Park has quite a history and is a focal point in the Hubbard Woods Business District. It's a great park to enjoy a picnic (lots of shade), enjoy a concert (Harris Bank Summer Concerts), play at the playgrounda nd enjoy the outdoor rink during the winter months.

This famous park was featured in the movie "Home Alone" is 1990.

It's a great park to visit on your tour this summer, especially when you have out of town guests and you want to share a little park trivia.
Keep riding . . .

Hot Dogs, Get Your FREE Hot Dogs!

In honor of National Hot Dog Day the Winnetka Park District recreation staff will be serving up FREE hot dogs from 11 am - 1 pm at Tower Road Beach and Elder Lane Beach.

So ride your bikes down to the beach, cool off and have a free hot dog on us!

Keep on riding . . .

Rolling Advertisement

Have you seen the rolling advertisement yet? Hopefully while you are out bike riding you will get an opportunity to see the Park staff's mowing trailer. It is quite a tribute to the beautiful parks in Winnetka. The Park staff is enjoying all the smiles and thumbs up by residents as they pass by.

If you see it on one of your rides, let us know what you think or even better take a picture of you and family and send it to us to post or just post on this blog.

Until next time . . . keep riding.

Those in Winnetka, Go West

For those living in Winnetka, head west and check out Northfield Park and Happ Road Park, both in Northfield. They are both great parks for different reasons.

Northfield Park is a 1.98 acre park tucked back off the (Edens) Frontage Road at Lockwood and Sunset. Back in this quiet park is open space, picnic area, playground and a ballfield. During the winter it is home to one of our three outdoor ice rinks.

I like Happ Road Park for the great use of space. This .38 acre park offers a small tot lot and the only basketball courts the Park District has in any park.

Take your own ride over to the Winnetka Park District's two parks in Northfield and find out how great these parks are for yourself.

Keep riding . . .

The Summer Is Not Over . . .

After July 4th, some parents (know from experience) panic that the summer is passing us by and soon school will be starting. Stop panicking! We have plenty of summer left to enjoy with our family and friends. Our beaches, parks and facilities continue to provide plenty of opportunity for summer fun.

Ride over to a park or beach today! For continued family fun visit www.winpark.org for up-to-date ideas.

Until next time . . .

Busy July 4th Weekend in Winnetka

Today we stray from talk about parks to the actual events going on this weekend at the Winnetka Park District. July 4th weekend is typically one of the busiest weekends at the Winnetka Park District. Why you ask? Here you go . . .

1. Nielsen USTA Pro Tennis Championship
This event runs through the evening of Saturday, July 3. Today and tomorrow should be some incredible tennis right here at the Winnetka Park District's own A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center. For more information visit www.nielsenprotennis.com.

2. Firecracker 5K & 1 1/2 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
This annual event run by our outstanding Recreation Department and sponsored by the Winnetka Parks Foundation is on Saturday, July 3. Booth events step off at the Village Green, 5K at 8 am and Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 am. It is a great family event to jump start the holiday weekend. Visit www.winpark.org for more information.

3. 2010 Fourth of July in Winnetka
Parade, Races on the Green, Fourthfest, Fireworks, oh my! It is a wonderful day of celebration in Winnetka. The parade steps off from Glendale and Elm at 1 pm (new start time) and ends at the Village Green for the Children's Flag Parade and the much anticipated Races on the Green. Fourfest (food, children's entertainment, music) begins at 6:30 pm at Duke Childs Field. All leading up to the most fabulous FIREWORKS on the North Shore at 9:15 pm. More information is available at www.winpark.org.

4. Golfing, Swimming, Boating and More
Our regular summer operations are in full gear and ready for your visit!

As you can see we are plenty busy this weekend. We hope to see you out and about (especially on bikes) enjoying the festivities and services offered by the Winnetka Park District!

Happy Independence Day!