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Winnetka is an outdoors town

6 mi of trails · 10% of land conserved. The full Outdoors page has the rest.

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#58Most trails in IL #100Most walkable in IL #144Most conserved land in IL

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Where Winnetka shines

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★ A strengthOutdoors6 miof trails · 10% of land conservedOpen →ExploreClimateSnow, summers and the growing seasonOpen →ExploreNatural hazardsFloods, storms and winter: the town’s riskOpen →ExploreWeatherThe forecast, and what it means this weekOpen →

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Nature spots in Winnetka

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Lake Michigan

Lake · 657 Sheridan Rd

Directions (224) 255-6699

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Out & about

♨Eat & drink52 ▥Shop & services384 ♧Parks, sports & recreation41 ✳Arts, culture & entertainment13

Living here

▤Town hall & decisions11 ⟲Trash, recycling & yard waste ⌁Utilities & services ↗Streets, parking & getting around ⊕Safety & preparedness2 ✚Health & emergency care24 ⌂Housing & development120

People & community

▧Schools & learning34 ✿Kids & families ♡Pets & animals2 ◎Faith & community groups9 ☼Neighbors helping neighbors

Our town

◷History & heritage ◫Photos & town views

Facts, tips, places and posts come from Winnetka neighbors on TownTapestry; facts go live when two neighbors confirm them. Place listings start from Overture Maps and are corrected by neighbors. Numbers on the doors come from each page’s public sources.