Kid-friendly places in Wilmette
4 places: 4 playgrounds and things to do.
Baha'i House of Worship
An iconic domed Baha'i temple in Wilmette with public gardens, free to visit and near the CTA Purple Line.
Open until 10:00 pm
Gillson Park
A 60-acre Lake Michigan lakefront park in Wilmette with a swimming beach, harbor, and picnic and sports areas.
Wilmette History Museum
A small free museum on local history in Wilmette, housed in the historic Gross Point Village Hall building. Renamed from the Wilmette Historical Museum in 2025.
Closed · opens 1:00 pm
Centennial Ice Rink
Wilmette Park District ice rinks offering public skate sessions with rentals available on site.