About Woodley Road
Woodley Road in Winnetka, IL, is a well-established neighborhood sought after for its variety of homes, large lot sizes, and a mix of architectural styles. With a convenient location near top-rated schools and the vibrant downtown area, prospective residents of Woodley Road love the neighborhood for its proximity to the best in and around Winnetka.
Continue to read this neighborhood guide to find out the best of calling Woodley Road home, and all it holds in store for prospective residents.
Woodley Road Real Estate
The well-established community of Woodley Road in Winnetka, IL, features single-family homes constructed in 1924, with continued development over the years. The single-family homes range in various styles, from Colonial to Classic, and in sizes from 4 to 7 bedrooms and 4 to 10 bathrooms. The average square footage of single-family homes in Woodley Road ranges from 4,175 sq. ft. to 133,321 sq. ft.
Woodley Road Schools
Students residing in the well-established, desirable neighborhood of Woodley Road are zoned into the top-rated Winnetka School District 36. This top-rated school district takes pride in a strong learning foundation, supported by a range of extracurricular and academic activities that foster the personal and educational development of its students in grades K-12. Support services are available for future endeavors in higher education, as well as for transitioning into the workforce. Below are the following schools that serve Woodley Road.
- Elementary School: Avoca West Elementary School
- Middle School: Marie Murphy School
- High School: New Trier Township High School
Woodley Road Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do, Dining & Shopping
With plenty of well-known roadways like Locust Road, Hibbard Road, and Illinois Road, providing prospective residents of Woodley Road with a short commute to the best in and near Winnetka, including breathtaking outdoor spaces for recreational areas, great urban amenities for everyone to partake in, and local favorite shopping and dining venues to check out.
Outdoor Recreation near Woodley Road
Dwyer Park is the ideal destination for young families and friends to escape the city and immerse themselves in the beautiful natural surroundings of Winnetka. With numerous excellent amenities, including cornhole and ping pong games, the park offers children a well-maintained playground featuring swings, slides, and monkey bars.
Things To Do near Woodley Road
Hubbard Woods Park is an acre park featuring numerous excellent amenities, including a splash pad and multiple bocce ball courts. The playground is spacious and well-maintained, featuring a variety of climbing equipment, slides, and swings. With shelters and picnic tables, there are plenty of great places to rest after a long day of fun in the sun, as well as plenty of drinking fountains.
Winnetka Historical Society operates a small-scale museum and research center dedicated to the history of Winnetka, IL. Among the holdings are archival collections relating to local artists. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, as well as self-guided tours to explore a range of fun, immersive, and hands-on exhibits.
Dining near Woodley Road
Towne & Oak is a fun cafe and private event space featuring a menu that includes easy and delicious grab-and-go items, as well as a made-to-order selection of casual favorites such as salads, tartines, cheese platters, and heartier daily specials. When dining in, we recommend checking out the following menu highlights, including “Towne and Oak Grilled Cheese,” “Steak and Eggs,” and “Towne and Oak Grilled Cheese.”
Little Honeycomb offers a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, serving delicious food from a varied menu. There is ample indoor, well-lit dining space and a great outdoor patio seating area for a large group to enjoy. When dining in, we recommend checking out the following menu highlights, including “Shrimp Tacos,” “Shrimp Diablo Pasta,” and “Chicken Limone.”
Shopping near Woodley Road
Plaza del Lago is a small business shopping center in Winnetka, renowned for its excellent casual dining venues and exceptional health and beauty services. For casual dining, we recommend checking out Burhop’s Seafood or Convito Cafe & Market. For rejuvenating health and beauty services, we recommend checking out Dima Vera Hair Salon or StretchLab.
Interested in calling Woodley Road home? The well-established suburban neighborhood of Woodley Road in Winnetka, IL, is sought after for its beautiful real estate of single-family homes and proximity to major roadways that provide residents with a short commute to the best in and near the incorporated village, including local businesses, urban amenities, and top-rated schools adding to the allure of calling the neighborhood home for all demographics. Trust the real estate professionals at Burling Square Group to guide you in finding and settling down in the home of your dreams in the beautiful suburban neighborhoods that make up Winnetka, IL, today.