Come join us for our annual Coneflower Paddle Classic tournament and crown yourself a champion! There will be six divisions with a champion in each – you may register for multiple divisions – each registration is separate. Proceeds benefit the Ouilmette Foundation, which raises funds for special projects and programs in partnership with the Wilmette Park District.
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When: Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Time: Event start times vary depending on division – see registration page for more details
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Where: Wilmette Platform Tennis Club (3551 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091)
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Cost: $150/team, per event (Players may register for more than one division – multiple registrations require separate transactions)
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More Information: Find additional event details on the registration page.
WOW Swim | Saturday, June 14, 2025 | Starts at 7:00 AM
No sharks, no salt, occasionally frozen
Please join us for the 7th annual Wilmette Open Water (WOW) Swim at Gilson Beach. A timed, fully supported, one-mile swim race in Lake Michigan. Registration includes an official WOW swim beach towel (aka WOWel), swim cap and total bragging rights.
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When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Where: Gilson Beach House (101 Lake Ave Wilmette, IL 60091)
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Cost: Registration is $70 and Extra Wowels are available for $30 for this fundraising event.
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More Information: Find additional event details on the registration page.
Together, we are able to raise important funds to support the Ouilmette Foundation’s work, including the preservation of Wallace Bowl support of the WPD Scholarship fund, and much-needed funds for ALS research.
We invite you to browse the 2024 event gallery below. Images © Matthew Gilson:
Please Save the Date: Bowl Bash 2025 on Saturday, June 28th!
We invite you to browse the 2024 event gallery below. Images © Carolyn Soling:
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Looking to be a sponsor? Contact Ouilmette Foundation at: foundation@wilpark.org
