Free outdoor concerts are coming to the Northbrook Park District’s Meadowhill Park Velodrome! Set for Tuesday nights August 11, 18 and 25, Music at Meadowhill concerts will take place at Meadowhill Park, inside the Ed Rudolph Velodrome, 1479 Maple Avenue. Seating begins at 6pm, with group seating every fifteen minutes and music starting at 7pm. …
History was made at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome on Tuesday, July 28 when cyclist Dan McGehee broke three World UltraCycling Association records. An optometrist and former Aurora native, McGehee, 57, rode for more than five hours, breaking the outdoor track record in the men’s age 50-59 solo category for 100 miles—finishing in 4 hours, 7 …
Whether you’re looking for live music, games or quality time with family, Northbrook Park District is delivering the fun all summer long! Live music, pop-up parties, athletics and family activities are among the exciting outdoor programs featured in the District’s new Play in the Parks summer events Guide. Private event packages are available with a …
The Northbrook Park District is currently accepting Hall of Fame nominations through August 21. Since 1978, the Northbrook Park District has been honoring volunteers and athletes in the community with its Hall of Fame and Sports Hall of Fame. More than 60 inductees currently have plaques displayed at the Northbrook Sports Center. The Northbrook Park …
On a sunny July afternoon at Northbrook Park District’s Village Green Center, Janet Brady was excited to sew and create with her fellow Crafty Ladies. The sewing group was meeting in person for the first time since March at the new temporary Senior Center location at 1810 Walters Avenue. While the Crafty Ladies haven’t been …
A portion of the east field at the Turf Fields at Techny Prairie Park and Fields has been closed due to vandalism over the Fourth of July weekend. A four-foot square section of the field sustained heavy damage from the launching of illegal fireworks on the turf. This has caused an unsafe condition, and a …
Celebrate Unplug Illinois Day by plugging into outdoor, overnight fun at Village Green Park! Set for 7pm Saturday, July 11 to 9am Sunday, July 12, the Family Campout features games, a campfire, s’mores and a movie at sundown. A continental breakfast will be served in the morning. Families must bring their own tents and sleeping …
A tradition of community pride and passion for public service remains as the Northbrook Park District Board of Commissioners changes leadership. The Board announced its 2020-2021 Officers, swearing in former Vice President Mary Ann Chambers as President during its regular Board meeting on June 24. Lisa, Chalem, a Park District Commissioner since 2016, was sworn …
