Julia Goebel - Wilmette Park District Commissioner

04/07/2026

🐣 It’s another sign of spring: more time outside! Make our beautiful beach as nice as it can be by joining in an upcoming beach cleanup!

Gillson Beach Clean-Up Freshen up the beach in the offseason! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up. At Gillson Beach from 9-11 am Saturday, April 11 Bring […]

04/05/2026

Working for the Wilmette Park District is a great way to have fun and earn money. Don’t miss the last Summer Job Fair on Wednesday, April 8! All the details ⤵️

02/23/2026

Kindness doesn’t have to be big to matter 💛

A small favor. A kind word. A little extra patience.

That’s how a community grows stronger, not all at once, but one thoughtful moment at a time.

02/23/2026

The Village of Wilmette is a proud partner to Cook County United Against Hate. In recognition of Black History Month, the Human Relations Commission would like to share information and resources to Unite Against Anti-Blackness. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/M3g_UaU

02/23/2026

I just got recognized as one of
Village of Wilmette top fans! 🎉

01/29/2026

Congratulations to Lucy Mellen, Sustainability Coordinator for the Wilmette Park District and Village of Wilmette on her recognition as a 30 Under 30 Young Professional Transforming the Field in 2026! 👏

Congratulations to this year's group of 30 Under 30 winners 🌟

These rising leaders are bringing ideas and impact that are shaping the future of parks and recreation. Learn about each of them inside the February issue of Parks & Recreation magazine.

Plus, the February issue is live on our new ezine publishing platform, making it easier than ever to explore the publication and share individual articles. Read about the upcoming park and recreation leaders: https://bit.ly/3YGeqZL

01/24/2026

Get excited - ice rinks are coming!

01/03/2026

Every year is unique…here’s a look back and a look forward to a brand new year!
Kudos to the staff at Wilmette Park District for this great reel.

11/22/2025

What a wonderful playspace! 🥳

11/10/2025

Please join American Legion Wilmette Post 46 and the Wilmette Police and Fire Departments in honoring our veterans on Tuesday, November 11 at 11am at Veterans Park, 1111 Central Avenue (across from the Wilmette Theater).

Scout troops will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and students from Central Elementary school will deliver a musical performance. As part of the ceremony, residents can expect to hear a rifle salute downtown shortly after 11am and should not be alarmed.

11/10/2025

🇺🇸This Veterans Day, I'm honored to support those who served as they return to everyday life through ValorFit. This fundraiser was founded by my friend Wendy White, a 12-year Army Veteran herself.

🌟Why fitness matters for Veterans
When military service ends, structure and belonging often disappear too. That loss can leave Veterans feeling isolated — disconnected from the team, routine, and purpose that once defined them.

ValorFit fills that gap by pairing Veterans with fitness facilities and coaches who welcome them as part of a supportive community. Each Veteran receives six months of fully supported fitness programming, helping them rebuild physical health and emotional connection through shared movement.

As ValorFit founder and Veteran Troy Peterson says:
“Every Veteran deserves to feel they still belong to something bigger than themselves. Fitness gives us that connection — it’s not about competition, it’s about coming home.”

🌟Our goal
This Veterans Day, the fitness industry and its supporters are coming together to fund that mission — one Veteran, one community at a time.
We’re raising $5,000 to help ValorFit sponsor Veterans across the country in their six-month programs.

Your donation directly supports:
• Gym memberships and coaching for Veterans
• Program coordination and ongoing mentorship
• Expansion of ValorFit’s network of fitness community partners

Every $156 sponsors a Veteran for one month of programming. Every $936 sponsors a full six-month journey.

How you can help
1. Donate today — any amount makes a real difference in a Veteran’s life.
2. Share this campaign with your fitness community, family, and friends.
3. Honor a Veteran in your life by leaving their name or story in your donation comment.

About ValorFit
Founded by U.S. Army Veteran Troy Peterson, ValorFit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects Veterans to local gyms and fitness mentors to improve physical and mental health through structured movement, support, and belonging.

Learn more and donate: https://lnkd.in/dgQKPzHD

11/07/2025

Join us this Sunday, November 9th, from 2 PM - 3:30 PM, for the premiere of Ouilmette, a stunning new documentary by Sharon Hoogstraten that uncovers the story of her ancestor and the origins of our village.

Through archival research, rich storytelling, and cinematic interpretation, Ouilmette explores themes of settlement, heritage, and identity, inviting us all to reflect on the people and histories that shaped Wilmette.

🎬 Following the film, Sharon Hoogstraten will sit down with Dr. Ann Keating, Professor of History at North Central College, for an engaging discussion and audience questions.

Produced with the historical consultancy of Sharon Hoogstraten (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) and Cole Rattan (Citizen Potawatomi Nation), along with descendants of the Ouilmettes. Featuring Native American music by William Buchholtz, Mark Jourdan, and Elexa Dawson.

Don’t miss this special screening!