Winnetka Village
WINNETKA
Winnetka , 16 miles from the Loop , has established a reputation as one of the most desirable communities in the greater Chicago area . Its stately homes , unique shopping areas , excellent school districts and numerous recreation choices add to its appeal . Many of Winnetka ’ s small businesses are clustered in one of three major shopping areas , which resemble Tudor villages . There are antique stores , book stores , grocers , specialty food stores , gift shops and a variety of professional offices situated within these areas .
HOUSING The Winnetka real estate is architecturally diverse , featuring homes designed by distinguished architects including George Maher , Howard Van Doren Shaw , David Adler , and Tony Grunsfeld . Red brick colonials , tudors , Nantucket colonials and Victorians are mixed in with new construction contemporaries and mansions . There is something for everyone in this story-book community .
LIFESTYLE The village has an extensive Park District Program and park system , recreation facilities and programs . Residents have their choice of three well-maintained beaches , including Tower Beach , Elder Beach , Lloyd Beach and Centennial Beach ( dog beach ). The Lloyd Place Beach also has a launching ramp for boats . The A . C . Nielsen Tennis Center , Winnetka Public Golf course and the Winnetka Ice Arena are also available for the enjoyment of residents .
SCHOOLS Elementary school children attend Crow Island , Hubbard Woods or Greeley for K-4th , Skokie for 5th-6th , and Carleton Washburne for 7th-8th grades . There are also pockets of the community that feed into the Avoca School District . High school students attend New Trier High School in District 203 . Freshmen go to the Northfield Campus , and Sophomores , Juniors and Seniors attend the Winnetka Campus .
Population : 12,422