Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Wilmette
4 places.
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.