As cooler weather approaches, the Northbrook Park District is beginning its annual shutdown and winterization of park restrooms and drinking fountains. Winterization will start October 21. The shutdown is expected to be completed by November 11. “There are more than 18 sites in the parks system where the water supply needs to be shut off …
October is Oak Awareness Month in Illinois—also known as OAKtober—and a great time to enjoy the hundreds of majestic oaks located throughout the Northbrook Park District. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram all through October and watch for weekly OAKtober facts and OAKtrivia for a chance to win prizes. Northbrook …
Celebrate the season of pumpkin spice and everything nice with an afternoon of hayrides, entertainment and a variety of awesome autumn activities! Set for 2-6pm Saturday, October 12 at Meadowhill Park, 1479 Maple Avenue, the free Northbrook Autumnfest features hayrides, face painting, crafts, a pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating contest. Other activities include a bonfire …
Six new pickleball courts are open at Stonegate Park, 3435 Whirlaway Drive, allowing additional opportunities for the community to enjoy this increasingly popular paddle sport. Included in Northbrook Park District’s Capital Improvement Plan for 2019, the courts are the District’s first dedicated space for pickleball. Drop-in players and rentals are welcome, and pickleball clinics and …
Witness mischief, mayhem and plenty of laughs when the Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences presents Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat! The literary favorite runs October 12-November 3 at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Avenue. With the trickiest of tricks, The Cat in the Hat turns a rainy afternoon into a magical experience. The …
A $13,900 grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency will help Northbrook Park District’s Performing Arts program continue to provide high-quality productions and programming for the community. The grant will be used to support performing arts programming for all ages. To qualify for the grant, organizations must show their programs and activities have artistic, educational …
Score some points for great memories at Northbrook Park District’s new Father-Son Sports Night! Open to ages 4-9, the event is set for 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday, September 21 at Greenbriar Gym, 1225 Greenbriar Lane. Activities include basketball, floor hockey and soccer. Pizza and soft drinks will be served after the games. “We’ve had so much success …
$1.78 million grant from Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for high sustainability standards to fund energy efficient facility A generous $1.78 million grant to the Northbrook Park District ensures its new Activity Center will achieve Net Zero Energy building status, by generating as much renewable energy as the building needs to operate. The funding, from …
Board of Park Commissioners Regular Board Meeting President Randel’s Opening Statement – August 28, 2019 My name is Penny Randel and on behalf of the Northbrook Park District Board of Commissioners, I would like to welcome and thank you for attending tonight’s meeting. Before we hear your comments, I would like to make a brief …
Cook something yummy, learn a new language or create a masterpiece this fall at the Northbrook Park District! The District’s early childhood programs are designed to enrich the preschool experience through a variety of activities, including art, cooking, music, fitness, Spanish and science. “At Sunshine Preschool, our philosophy is learning through play and exploration,” said …
