The Latest From Winnemac Park
Nature Storytime with Miss Ruby
Nature Storytime with Miss Ruby
Nature Storytime with Miss Ruby
JUNE 26 • JULY 10 • AUGUST 14
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Miss Ruby makes an appearance in the park for a 30-minute story time full of books, songs, and fingerplays inspired by nature!
You can expect to hear stories about plants and animals alongside learning how we can take care of our planet together. Miss Ruby is a teaching artist and children'
JUNE 26 • JULY 10 • AUGUST 14
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Miss Ruby makes an appearance in the park for a 30-minute story time full of books, songs, and fingerplays inspired by nature!
You can expect to hear stories about plants and animals alongside learning how we can take care of our planet together. Miss Ruby is a teaching artist and children's musician who has taught young artists at Chicago Children's Theatre, Edgewater Public Library, Women & Children First, and more.
We may be biased, but we think our park will act as the perfect backdrop for Miss Ruby to share her stories and we look very forward to welcoming her to Winnemac next week! .
The King & The Fool by SMC Plays
Nature Storytime with Miss Ruby
Nature Storytime with Miss Ruby
AUGUST 1-2, 8-9, 14-15
6:00 PM
We welcome Shakespeare back to our lawns through the first half of August thanks to SMC Plays!
Weather permitting, you can find them entertaining the crowd within the central portions of our park starting August 1st.
There will be plenty of chances to see the show as they will be bestowing our park with free we
AUGUST 1-2, 8-9, 14-15
6:00 PM
We welcome Shakespeare back to our lawns through the first half of August thanks to SMC Plays!
Weather permitting, you can find them entertaining the crowd within the central portions of our park starting August 1st.
There will be plenty of chances to see the show as they will be bestowing our park with free weekend entertainment through mid-August!
Learn more at: https://www.smcplays.org/
Free Yoga In The Park
Nature Storytime with Miss Ruby
Chicago Park District: Participatory Budget 2026
Aug 8 • Sept 12 • Oct 10 • Nov 14
10:00 - 11:00 am
🧘🏽♀️ Looking for a new way to enjoy the sights and sounds of Winnemac? Join us in the upcoming months for free adult yoga classes in the park, courtesy of @bloomyogastudio! Samantha returns with a delightful Saturday morning series that runs from April through November. Please note the
Aug 8 • Sept 12 • Oct 10 • Nov 14
10:00 - 11:00 am
🧘🏽♀️ Looking for a new way to enjoy the sights and sounds of Winnemac? Join us in the upcoming months for free adult yoga classes in the park, courtesy of @bloomyogastudio! Samantha returns with a delightful Saturday morning series that runs from April through November. Please note these classes will be for individuals 18 and over.
🌸 To register, please visit: www.bloomyogastudio.com
Classes will occur between the central prairie and stadium. Mats will not be provided.
Chicago Park District: Participatory Budget 2026
Chicago Park District: Participatory Budget 2026
Chicago Park District: Participatory Budget 2026
WHAT WOULD YOU IMPROVE IN YOUR PARKS?!
Now is your chance to help decide how future funding will be invested in Chicago's parks. Voting is open for the Chicago Park District's inaugural Citywide Participatory Budgeting initiative!
Community members ages 13+ can vote online or by paper ballot at any park fieldhouse through August 27.
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WHAT WOULD YOU IMPROVE IN YOUR PARKS?!
Now is your chance to help decide how future funding will be invested in Chicago's parks. Voting is open for the Chicago Park District's inaugural Citywide Participatory Budgeting initiative!
Community members ages 13+ can vote online or by paper ballot at any park fieldhouse through August 27.
Learn more and cast your vote: chicagoparkdistrict.com/pb
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¿QUÉ MEJORARÍA EN SUS PARQUES? Ahora tiene la oportunidad de ayudar a decidir cómo se invertirán los fondos futuros en los parques de Chicago. ¡Ya está abierta la votación para el primer Presupuesto Participativo del Distrito de Parques de Chicago para toda la ciudad!
Los miembros de la comunidad mayores de 13 años pueden votar en línea o mediante una boleta de papel en cualquier centro recreativo del parque hasta el 27 de agosto.
Conozca más y emita su voto: chicagoparkdistrict.com/pb
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Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association
Chicago Park District: Participatory Budget 2026
Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association
Come on by and support the home team!
Summertime in Winnemac wouldn't be complete without the crack of the bat, so swing on by for a free ballgame to watch our amateur home team provide the sights and sounds of one of our favorite past times!
To get the full schedule and learn more about CMBA, please visit: www.cmbabaseball.com
Run For The Parks • 5k
Chicago Park District: Participatory Budget 2026
Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association
To all of our neighbors who love a good foot race, be sure that the 4th Annual Run for the Parks hosted by @chiparksfdn on your radar!
🏃🏽 Sunday, September 13, 2026
Chicago Parks Foundation's 5K will feature:
• Timed out-and-back Lakefront Trail 5K course
• 1-Mile Nature Walk on the Burnham Wildlife Corridor
• 400m or 800m Lakefront Tr
To all of our neighbors who love a good foot race, be sure that the 4th Annual Run for the Parks hosted by @chiparksfdn on your radar!
🏃🏽 Sunday, September 13, 2026
Chicago Parks Foundation's 5K will feature:
• Timed out-and-back Lakefront Trail 5K course
• 1-Mile Nature Walk on the Burnham Wildlife Corridor
• 400m or 800m Lakefront Trail Kids Dash
• Post-Race Pancake Party 🥞
• Exclusive t-shirt designed by David Lee Csicsko
• Food, drinks, fun and freebies!
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/RunfortheParks5k1
🌳 More from Chicago Parks Foundation:
Get moving on the Lakefront Trail and join us for a community celebration of our parks! In partnership with Banner Wholesale Grocers, the Chicago Parks Foundation is thrilled to bring our 5K event back for our fourth year at beautiful Burnham Park.
Start the morning with either the timed out-and-back 5K course on the path or a guided 1-Mile Burnham Wildlife Corridor Nature Walk. Children 10 and under can be part of the Kids Dash. Then enjoy our post-race pancake party with food, drinks, and community fun - all right in the park!
All event registrations include a commemorative shirt and post-race party food/beverage ticket. Family-friendly. All ages and abilities welcome
Winnemac Park Advisory Council
Our Story
Established as a 501(c)(3) and operating for public benefit, improved conditions, and promotion of nature spaces and recreational activities, the Winnemac Park Advisory Council was reactivated in the spring of 2023. A new board has been elected, and by-laws have been established.
During Q1 of 2025 board elections have occurred and a new leadership team has formed.
Our Mission
We are volunteers dedicated to building community and making Winnemac Park a wonderful place to be.
WPAC has identified the following priorities
• The pressing need for easily-accessible bathroom facilities for all park patrons in order to maintain adequate levels of sanitation throughout the park
• A desire to maintain and protect the park
We are volunteers dedicated to building community and making Winnemac Park a wonderful place to be.
WPAC has identified the following priorities
• The pressing need for easily-accessible bathroom facilities for all park patrons in order to maintain adequate levels of sanitation throughout the park
• A desire to maintain and protect the park‘s unique natural areas and trees by means of awareness and volunteer days.
• The importance of support from the CPD and the alderman’s office to ensure the continued safety of all visitors
Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors
President
Jacob Schuster
Vice President
Deb Miretzky
Treasurer
Claire Howard
Secretary
Tessa Groll
Co-Secretary
Sarah Harpring
WINNEMAC PARK • where Nature, community, and recreation come together.
