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Northbrook Park District is excited to announce the start of the park renovation project at Williamsburg Square Park, 200 Lee Road. The Park District received a $600,000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to partially fund this project and we are excited to bring new and improved amenities to this location!

Start warming up for spring and summer — and take advantage of early savings — by purchasing pool passes, registering for summer camps and sports leagues, getting theater tickets and planning to attend special family events, all courtesy of the Northbrook Park District.

The Northbrook Park District is delighted to announce it was awarded a $600,000 grant for the renovation of Meadowhill Aquatic Center, a popular summer destination for the community at large. The award of the grant is a testament to the collective dedication of the park district’s exceptional team, Executive Director Chris Leiner said.

“In this series, we will be taking 90 seconds to highlight a variety of exciting news and updates that will better illustrate who we are and what we do,” said Northbrook Park District Executive Director Chris Leiner in the inaugural episode’s introduction. This first episode takes us into the Northbrook Theatre to learn more about two awards received in 2023. Let’s unpack everything from the episode and dive deeper into the opportunities behind the awards.

The Northbrook Park District is thrilled to have been awarded $2.8 million in state grant funding for a renovation project that will help transform the multigenerational recreation space inside the Leisure Center. The 40,000-square-foot facility serves as the headquarters for recreation programs for children and adults in Northbrook, hosting Sunshine Preschool, the Senior Center and the Northbrook Theatre.

Whether they are into arts, sports, STEM, figure skating, dance or theater, children and teens can have a fabulous, enriching summer by participating in the wide array of camps and workshops offered by the Northbrook Park District. Summer camp programming runs June through August at park district facilities and local schools with activities in parks, playgrounds and swimming pools, as well as field trip opportunities.

“Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience,” based on the picture book by the popular cartoonist and children’s author Mo Willems, runs January 27 to February 11. The show tells the story of the endearing mole rat Wilbur, who discovers he’d much rather wear stylish clothing than run around naked like all his buddies. The audience’s suggested age is 3 and up.

Northbrook Park District continues to monitor weather and utility conditions closely to determine facility and program availability. Affiliate programming and rentals are running on a case-by-case basis. Check with your organization contact for additional information. See below for the most current information on facilities, registered programs and drop-in options.

For the past three years, Andrew Landau and his 8-year-old daughter Nora have looked forward to putting on their fancy clothes and boogieing the night away at the annual dance. This year, the father-and-daughter duo again will be among families making joyful, fun-filled memories at the Light Up the Night Family Dance. Previously known as the Daddy-Daughter Dance, the heartwarming event has been a community favorite for years. The name change reflects the park district’s desire to be inclusive and ensure all families feel welcome.

Northbrook Park District continues to monitor weather and utility conditions closely to determine facility and program availability. Most registered programs have been canceled through 4pm on Friday, January 12. Programs and facilities will be assessed at 2pm for afternoon and evening programming.