Celebrate the 4th of July with a run through the parks! The 12th annual Liberty Loop 5K Run/Walk is set for 7:30am, Thursday, July 4 at Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1750 Techny Road. Participants ages 6 and older are invited to walk or run on a certified 5K course through Techny Prairie Park and …
Enjoy the outdoors with your four-legged friend! Northbrook Dog Park offers the only park area where dogs can run and play off-leash. Located at Coast Guard Park, 2490 Dundee Road, the park features an enclosed 2-acre area for all dogs, an enclosed .5-acre area for small dogs under 26 pounds, shelter, tables and benches and …
Join friends in the heart of Northbrook on Tuesday Nights! Northbrook Park District’s Tuesdays in the Park Summer Concert series kicks off June 11 at 6:30pm at Village Green Park, located at Shermer and Meadow Roads. The first event features a preview performance from Northbrook Theatre’s Community Musical Newsies, followed by the band Soda performing …
For many cast members in the Community Musical Newsies, singing and dancing on the Northbrook Theatre stage is a family affair. “It’s really nice to be able to find something we can do together and an experience we can share,” said Kristin Moran, who works as a speech pathologist and teaches a children’s improv class …
As a child, Michael Wenzel spent many summer days tagging along with his father to their local golf course. “He was my first coach,” said Wenzel, a PGA Certified Teaching Professional and Director of Golf Instruction for Northbrook Golf Academy. “He taught me the basics of playing the game. At the end of our first …
Spy some shadows, hang with a hedgehog and explore the deep blue sea this summer at the Northbrook Theatre! Northbrook Theatre is teaming with Sea Beast Puppet Company to present a summer Puppetry Series featuring a variety of creative performances and storytelling. Audiences will enjoy entertaining twists on classic and original tales that are appropriate …
Grab a helmet, hop on your bike and pedal your way through the Northbrook Park District! May is National Bike Month and a great time to celebrate the many bicycle-friendly amenities and activities offered throughout the Park District. The District’s Ed Rudolph Velodrome—a unique cycling track featuring steeply banked curves— is located at Meadowhill Park, …
Choosing your summer adventure has never been easier! Included in our exciting camp lineup are a variety of athletic camps promoting fitness, sportsmanship and active fun. Sports-themed camps include Little Champions for ages 5-7, where children will learn about teamwork, while also enjoying swim lessons and visits to our scenic parks. Sports Mania, available to …
There’s still time to save for summer at Northbrook Park District Pools! Purchase or renew your pass at a discounted rate through May 6. Passes allow unlimited admission to Meadowhill Aquatic Center, 1501 Maple Avenue and the award-winning Northbrook Sports Center Pool, 1730 Pfingsten Road, during pool hours for the 2019 season. Passes also provide …
The Sanders Road entrance to Wood Oaks Green Park, 1150 Sanders Road is closed as repairs are done to the culvert and driveway. Wood Oaks Green Park will remain open throughout the project. Patrons should use the entrance off Walters Avenue to access the south parking lot. The main entrance will be closed for up …
