2017-2019
 Discussions with WPD about need for new courts
Submit extensive market/feasibility study to WPD
Set aside reserves annually to help pay for new courts

Winter 2019
Formal planning with WPD Begins

Spring-Summer 2020
Initial Drawings Reviewed
Agreement by WPD to move Chipping Green and build courts on West side of Hut
Easement issues with Cell Tower identified

June 2020
Contract Signed with Total Platform Tennis to Construct Courts
$40,000 Deposit provided by WPTC

Fall 2020 – Spring 2021
Multiple Planning Meetings with WPD

Spring 2021
APTA and CPTC Grant Requests Submitted
APTA and CPTC Grants Approved in May 2021
Winnetka Platform Tennis Center Master Plan Approved by WPTC and Submitted to WPD

June 2021
Approval of Winnetka Platform Tennis Center Master Plan by WPD

September-November, 2021

We received unanimous approvals of a Special Use Permit at four separate Village committees: the Village Zoning Board, the Design Review Committee, the Planning Committee and the Village Council

PHASE 1

June 15, 2021
Launch Fundraiser

July 1, 2021
Deadline for extended membership bids
2021-22  

Summer 2021
Finalize all architectural/site drawings, Submit Special Use Permit to Village

Fall 2021

Obtain a Special Use Permit from the Village of Winnetka (accomplished Nov. 2, 2022)

 January/February 2022
Soil borings and final plans submitted for work permits

Early 2022

Complete Fundraising for Phase 1

Early 2023
Construct the two new platform tennis courts, completed in the summer of 2023

PHASE 2

Currently Underway

Complete final plans for hut extension and additional outdoor decking

Fundraising for the anticipated $1 million-plus cost 

Submit revised plans for approval to WPD and, if necessary, Village of Winnetka

Begin construction, spring 2026