Each week in Suburban Stadiums, Winnetka and Wilmette Patch will feature a different local recreational facility, from fitness centers to neighborhood parks. We’ll dive into its history, list what programs it has to offer and provide a calendar of major events hosted at the space. HUBBARD WOODS PARK Famous for its role in Home Alone, Hubbard Woods Park has been a staple in the Winnetka Park District’s spaces. Facility and History: Hubbard Woods Park sits in the center of the Hubbard Woods Business District, adjacent to the Hubbard Woods Metra Station. Only 1.38 acres of green, the Hubbard …

Each week in Suburban Stadiums, Winnetka and Wilmette Patches will feature two different local athletic facilities, from fitness centers to neighborhood parks. We’ll dive into its history, list what programs it has to offer and provide a calendar of major events hosted at the space. VILLAGE GREEN Envisioned as land that would remain forever green, the Village Green has remained as a playable open area in Winnetka for almost 150 years. Facility and History: The Village Green was originally donated to Winnetka in 1869 by Charles E. Peck. In his vision, the park would remain an open space for …

This is the first installment of Wilmette and Winnetka Patch’s newest series: Suburban Stadiums. Each week we’ll feature two different local athletic facilities, from fitness centers to neighborhood parks. We’ll dive into its history, list what programs it has to offer and provide a calendar of major events hosted at the space. NIELSEN TENNIS CENTER One of Winnetka’s most popular sports facilities, the Nielsen Tennis Center has become a year-round destination for tennis players all over the North Shore. It hosts one of the area’s premier sports events – the Nielsen Pro Tennis Championships – …