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Project Phases:

Our project work moves through a process that's divided into four phases: Defining, Planning, Execution and Completion. For detailed definitions of each project phase, go here

EXECUTION PHASE

Solar Panel Project at CRC

Installation of a new electrical panel and cutover performed by ComEd taking place the first week of October. Project awaiting final inspections and official switch to solar power, anticipated in November.

Click Here to learn all about the Solar Panel Project plans.

EXECUTION PHASE

Langdon Shoreline Project

Langdon Beach improvements progress. The guard hut and post and rope barrier for safety have been completed.

The project is slated for final completion in the coming weeks. Click Here to learn all about the Langdon project.

EXECUTION PHASE

Hibbard Park OSLAD Project

At Hibbard Park, South Baseball Field renovations have begun, Early Childhood Center Tot-Lot equipment being installed, estimated completion at the end of October. The pickleball courts are nearly complete, contractor applying pickleball noise reduction fencing.

Click here to learn all about the Hibbard Park Project plans.

A D D I T I O N A L

U P D A T E S

BOARD UPDATE - The Wilmette Board of Park Commissioners has concluded their search to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Commissioner Kara Kosloskus earlier this summer. After careful review of twelve strong applicants and multiple interviews, the Board has identified their candidate to join the Park Board. The plan is for official appointment to take place at the October 13 Board meeting, where they will assume their seat and begin responsibilities following acceptance.

RECREATION - Fall/Spring Soccer launched with 1,187 registrants and 130 volunteer coaches, while new offerings like Pee Wee Flag Football, Girls Flag Football, and adult “Retro Sports” were introduced. Creation of a new event, the Duck Derby, sold 228 ducks and raised $1,320 for the scholarship fund.

Twenty-four Wilmette Tennis Club youth players participated in the USTA Net Generation program at the U.S. Open over Labor Day weekend in New York.

Sounds of Summer closed out the season with six shows throughout September. Blooze Brothers and Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience saw great crowds attend at Wallace Bowl.

FINANCE UPDATE - As of the end of August, capital expenditures total $4.4M, about $930k below budget, primarily due to timing of invoices for lakefront and Langdon projects. Of 66 capital projects budgeted in 2025, 23 are complete, 8 ongoing, and 3 pushed to 2026.

A C C E S S

To view Agendas and Minutes from past Board meetings, click here. Minutes are posted after they are approved.



REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING:

Monday, October 13 - at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall at 1200 Wilmette Avenue.

FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING:

Monday, October 13 - at 5:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Training Room at 1200 Wilmette Avenue.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (COW) MEETING:

Monday, October 27 - at 5:30 p.m. at Mallinckrodt Center, 1041A Ridge Road (side entrance).

All meetings are open to the public. Details are posted on the Upcoming Meetings page on our website.

Regular Monthly Board meetings are available to view live on Channel 6 locally for Comcast subscribers. View a live meeting online here, or view previous meeting recordings here (scroll down to "Wilmette Park District"). Please check our website often for updates.