Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Wilmette
Gillson Park
A 60-acre Lake Michigan lakefront park in Wilmette with a swimming beach, harbor, and picnic and sports areas.
Baha'i House of Worship
A domed Baha'i temple in Wilmette with public gardens, free to visit and near the CTA Purple Line.
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.
Centennial Ice Rink
Wilmette Park District ice rinks offering public skate sessions with rentals available on site.
Maple Park
Neighborhood park with a playground and a separate toddler area with a slide, a play market and sand.
Wheeler Park
Neighborhood park with a nature play area of sand, gravel, wood chips and natural play pieces.