# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Wilmette

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Wilmette. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 6 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-09, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Gillson Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/gillson-park-beach) (park, Wilmette). A 60-acre Lake Michigan lakefront park in Wilmette with a swimming beach, harbor, and picnic and sports areas.
2. [Baha'i House of Worship](https://ourplayday.com/places/bahai-house-of-worship) (garden, Wilmette). A domed Baha'i temple in Wilmette with public gardens, free to visit and near the CTA Purple Line.
3. [Wilmette History Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/wilmette-history-museum) (museum, Wilmette). 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.
4. [Centennial Ice Rink](https://ourplayday.com/places/centennial-ice-rink-wilmette) (ice rink, Wilmette). Wilmette Park District ice rinks offering public skate sessions with rentals available on site.
5. [Maple Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/maple-park-wilmette) (park, Wilmette). Neighborhood park with a playground and a separate toddler area with a slide, a play market and sand.
6. [Wheeler Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/wheeler-park-wilmette) (park, Wilmette). Neighborhood park with a nature play area of sand, gravel, wood chips and natural play pieces.

## Other lists for Wilmette

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/illinois/wilmette/restaurants) (3)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/illinois/wilmette/playgrounds. All of Wilmette: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/illinois/wilmette