Ten Reasons to Call Wilmette Home
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Wilmette is located along the beautiful lakefront with Gillson Park, which includes tennis courts and a playground, a sailing beach and a great spot to watch the fantastic July 4th fireworks display!
Wilmette's park district programing is among the most robust on the North Shore, offering hundreds of classes, an expansive youth sports programs, aquatic center w/4 pools, golf course, paddle courts, fitness & gymnastic center. Click Here to learn more. Wilmette's district 39 is a highly rated public school district, comprising grades pre-K through 8th grade, with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1 (according to Niche). Wilmette is a village rich with tradition. Although only fourteen miles from Chicago’s Loop and less than a half hour by Metra, Wilmette's vibe is more like a quintessential American small town. Wilmette has a vibrant downtown offering a wide array of restaurants. It has become a destination spot on the North Shore and during the warmer months is popular for al fresco dining. Wilmette is known for it's established neighborhoods, having a varied array of architectural styles situated on lovely tree lined streets. You'll not find cookie- cutter subdivisions here. Wilmette is a short commute to the city via the Metra train and I-94. It also is the last stop on the CTA's purple line making for easy access to the city...especially on "Game day"! Wilmette is among the feeder villages for New Trier High School; consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state. Known for it's strong STEM curriculum, AP classes, expansive arts and sports programs, along with numerous clubs. Wilmette is close to Evanston, which offers an array of shopping and fine dining, as well as is close to Old Orchard....and Costco is only about a 15 minute car ride away! Wilmette offers plentiful parking! Whether looking to hang out at *Gillson Park, the pool or shopping in downtown Wilmette or Plaza De Lago (to name a few), parking is readily available and best of all it's free! (*as long as you have the Village parking permit decal).
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