Chartered as a Village by the Illinois Legislature in 1869, Winnetka has long been recognized as one of the most affluent and desirable communities on Chicago's “North Shore” which runs along the shore of Lake Michigan. Winnetka is a community of fine, well kept homes of unusually high character set along tree shaded streets. Among the other characteristics which contribute to its special quality are the beauty of the area, innumerable community activities; efficient government; a municipal electric system; an outstanding park system, excellent school systems; a diversity of public transportation options; easy access to area expressways; and three convenient business districts which serve the needs of both Village and other “North Shore” residents. For more information, visit our website at http://www.villageofwinnetka.org
Population |
12,473 |
Area Code |
847 |
Area / Square Miles |
3.8 |
Incorporated |
1869 |
County |
Cook |
Distance from Loop |
16 Miles |
Township |
New Trier |
Driving Time to Loop |
37 Minutes |
Zip Code |
60093 |
Public Transportation |
Metra and Pace |
Village Hall |
501-6000 |
New Trier Assessor |
446-8200 |
| Hospitals | Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Highland Park |
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
PHONE |
WEBSITE |
Elementary District 36 |
446-9400 |
|
High School District 203 (New Trier ) |
446-7000 |
NURSERY / DAY CARE |
PHONE |
Come Play With Me Playschool, Inc. |
501-4220 |
Cornflakes Outdoor Pre-School |
446-7615 |
Harkness House Children’s Center |
501-2549 |
Sacred Heart Pre-School |
446-0005 |
Willow Wood Pre-School |
441-6393 |
Winnetka Public Nursery School |
446-5153 |
Winnetka Community Nursery School |
446-4432 |
SCHOOL NAME |
PHONE |
Faith Hope and Charity Catholic School / JK-8 |
446-0031 |
Hadley School for the Blind |
446-3822 |
North Shore Country Day School / Pre K-12 |
446-0674 |
Sacred Heart Catholic School / JK-8 |
446-0005 |
The Music Center of Chicago |
446-3822 |
There are 28 parks, two bathing beaches, two boating beaches, one dog beach; a year-round indoor pool; an 18 hole golf course, a Par 3 course; 8 indoor and 12 outdoor tennis courts, 4 platform tennis courts; an indoor ice arena and 2 outdoor ice rinks, cross country ski trails and year-round recreation programs including basketball, lacrosse, softball, football, soccer and field hockey. Also, the Winnetka Community House is the site for activities of interest for all ages and a wide variety of recreational programs. For more information, please visit http://www.winpark.org
This information is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the North Shore Board of REALTORS ® or from the Pioneer Press Community Guide.