Dead Oak Tree in Village Green Park

Northbrook Park District Invites Community to Say Goodbye to Oak Tree

October 9, 2023

A celebration in honor of a centuries-old bur oak tree that has died will take place Sunday in Northbrook. The goodbye event will feature crafts and activities, along with a chance to learn about the tree’s history, from noon to 2pm on October 15 at Village Green Park.

Child in Pumpkin Patch at Northbrook Autumnfest 2022

Have Fall-Tastic Fun at Autumnfest on October 7 in Northbrook

October 4, 2023

Just as the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, the annual Northbrook Autumnfest will once again offer fall-tastic entertainment for kids and families. The free festival is sure to draw enthusiastic crowds from 2-5pm on October 7 at Meadowhill Park in Northbrook.

Oaklane Park - Courtesy of Google Earth

Oaklane Park Renovation Project

October 3, 2023

The Northbrook Park District is excited to announce the start of the upcoming renovation project at Oaklane Park, 636 Berglund Place. Construction began in April 2023 with project completion scheduled for late fall of 2023. This park is closed until construction is completed.

Woman taking photo of child in truck driver's seat at Northbrook Park District's Touch-A-Truck in 2022

Touch-A-Truck Will Be Back Saturday in Northbrook

September 21, 2023

If you want to see your child’s face light up, watch them touch and explore a variety of trucks and emergency vehicles during Touch-A-Truck in Northbrook, a longstanding family favorite. The free event, offered by the Northbrook Park District in partnership with UL Solutions, takes place 10am-12pm on September 23 at Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingston Road in Northbrook.

The Northbrook Park District celebrated the accomplishments of athletes, Brian Hansen, from left, J.T. Compher, Jesse Compher and Lana Gehring (not pictured), inducted into its Sports Hall of Fame, and baseball coaches Gus Locallo and Stuart Spiegel, inducted into its Volunteer Hall of Fame, during a ceremony Aug. 28 at Heritage Oaks Golf Club.

Northbrook Park District Hall of Fame Inductees Share Memories, Thank Community

September 13, 2023

Four accomplished athletes and two dedicated volunteers recently inducted into the Northbrook Park District’s Hall of Fame said they are proud to be from Northbrook and grateful for the sports-related opportunities afforded them locally. The six individuals made the remarks during an August 28 ceremony in their honor attended by relatives, friends and community members at Heritage Oaks Golf Club in Northbrook.

Executive Director Chris Leiner

Chris Leiner Appointed Executive Director of Northbrook Park District

September 13, 2023

Chris Leiner was Northbrook Park District’s director of parks and properties for 19 months before being selected by the board of commissioners to lead the district starting September 1. He previously worked for seven years as director of parks and planning for the Glencoe Park District, where he was part of the team that earned a 2019 National Gold Medal for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from the American Academy for Park and Recreation in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association.

Executive Director Molly Hamer (2016-2023)

Executive Director Molly Hamer Retires After 37 Years

September 8, 2023

Molly Hamer’s exceptional 37-year career in parks and recreation traces a direct line to the values her parents instilled in her: cherish family and treasure leisure. Hamer’s retirement comes in the wake of being named 2023 Professional of the Year by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, on whose board she served from 2014 to 2016.

2022 Northbrook Brewfest Attendees

Craft Beer and Entertainment Coming Back for Northbrook Brewfest

August 29, 2023

Brewfest is coming back with delicious craft beer tasting and great music at Northbrook Park District’s Village Green Park for the third year in a row. The event from 3-7pm on September 9 will feature 15 breweries along with food and live entertainment. It is presented by the Northbrook Park District and the Village of Northbrook.

Coach Debbie Stoery Honored with National Award - Courtesy of Professional Skaters Association

Figure Skating Coach Debbie Stoery Honored with National Award

August 26, 2023

Debbie Stoery has trained figure skaters who went on to compete in the Olympics and others who were the first in the world to perform technical elements in competition. And yet, Stoery says, her greatest achievement in her 53 years as a professional figure skating coach has been teaching life skills to hundreds of students, mostly at the Northbrook Sports Center.

Young Speedskater at Northbrook Sports Center

Young Ice Skaters Invited to Register for Classes

August 25, 2023

From their first tentative steps two years ago, siblings Tasso, 7, and Maria, 6, have had a great experience taking ice skating classes at the Northbrook Sports Center. Fall registration for ice classes is now. The Northbrook Sports Center is home to two year-round NHL-sized ice rinks, and also offers public skating, freestyle, cosmic evening skating, holiday skate and dance camps, synchronized skating teams, competitive figure skating teams, a speed skating club and special events.