BoardBrief

Updates from the Wilmette Park District

Board of Park Commissioners

November, 2025


P R O J E C T

U P D A T E S


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
The CRC Solar Project is nearly complete, awaiting final inspection and ComEd authorization to activate the panels. Solar Panels are expected to be live in the next few weeks.


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


EXECUTION PHASE

Community Recreation Center – Restoration Project

Restoration work has begun. Initial efforts include staging materials, coordinating logistics and preparing the building for subsequent phases. In late November and early December, construction will focus on the second floor of the CRC including the Center Fitness Club. 


Click Here to learn all about the CRC Restoration Project.

EXECUTION PHASE

Hibbard Park OSLAD Project

Hibbard Park construction is working through final punch-list items. The ECC Tot-Lot is officially open following staff safety audits and site preparations.


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

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION - A food drive between New Trier Township, the Village, the Library, and the Park District began this November to serve the New Trier Township Food Pantry. The donation boxes at the CRC have filled up several times already, and we’ve made a few deliveries to the Pantry.


SUSTAINABILITY - Sustainability efforts continue to expand, with over 3,500 lbs of compost collected this fall across the five-drop off stations. Early results from the compost community survey are positive.


FINANCE UPDATE - The Truth in Taxation Resolution (2025-R-9) was approved, establishing a proposed Truth in Taxation levy increase of 4.72% and an overall tax levy increase of 4.10% for the 2025 levy year. While a public hearing is not required, the District has scheduled one for December 8, 2025.

Click here to learn all about our Truth in Taxation Hearing.

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, December 8 - at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall at 1200 Wilmette Avenue.



COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING: 
The COW Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 15 has been cancelled.


NOTE: Starting in February of 2026, Wilmette Park District will no longer print full meeting packets. A QR code and link to an online packet will be made available. To request a printed packet for an upcoming meeting, please contact mparson@wilpark.org a minimum of two hours prior to the meeting start time.


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.

Removal of Center Fitness Club Studio Flooring

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Wilmette Board of Park Commissioners:



Patrick Lahey

President

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Allison Frazier

Vice President

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Julie Adrianopoli

Commissioner

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Cecilia Clarke

Commissioner

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Patrick Duffy

Commissioner

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Julia Goebel

Commissioner

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Mike Murdock

Commissioner

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Send correspondence to the entire Board of Park Commissioners at:

publiccomment@wilpark.org


View our Written Correspondence and Communications Policy here

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Get the Details


View Agenda Packets for the December 8 Board Meeting, once available.


Watch the November 10 Regular Board Meeting online


Read Meeting Minutes

 

Wilmette Park District Administration Office:

1200 Wilmette Ave. 

Wilmette, IL 60091

847/256-6100

www.wilmettepark.org

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