Athletic Fields Improvements Project
Last Updated: April 17, 2026
As part of the Park District’s long-range planning, a Field and Court Assessment was accepted by the Board of Commissioners in September 2024. From the report’s recommendations, along with input received from our athletic affiliate partners, improvements have been made at several locations. Projects completed by Parks Department staff have included the installation of over 22 tons of field conditioner and 63.8 tons of infield clay while $82,500 was utilized for contractual work at Meadowhill Park Baseball Field #4 and Techny Prairie Park and Fields Softball Field #27.
Practice Range Shade Structures Project
Last Updated: March 4, 2026
Shade structures will be installed at the Heritage Oaks Golf Club Practice Range to enhance comfort and safety for range patrons and Northbrook Golf Academy participants. The shade structures will offer 99% UV protection, reduce temperatures by 15-20 degrees, and improve visibility of phone and tablet screens for TrackMan Range app use. The enhanced user experience is expected to drive further engagement and revenue growth.
West Park Improvements Project
Last Updated: February 26, 2026
Northbrook Park District has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to fund improvements at West Park. The grant from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program will help fund a project that will include the renovation of three tennis courts, one sand volleyball court and segments of existing trail and the playground, as well as the addition of a picnic shelter, segments of trail to create a two-thirds mile continuous loop within the park, a multi-use sport court and native plantings.
Wood Oaks Green Park Improvements Project
Last Updated: February 8, 2026
As part of the Park District’s ongoing maintenance efforts, several projects will be taking place at Wood Oaks Green Park in the summer of 2025. Signage will be placed in the park and project updates will be posted to this webpage. Walking path repairs are scheduled for June 2 to 3 and should only take a few days.
Oaklane Park Renovation Project
Last Updated: February 8, 2026
In April 2025, following a thorough evaluation, the Northbrook Park District determined that the existing infrastructure in the Oaklane Park neighborhood can no longer support the increased traffic, congestion and parking demands caused by the growing popularity of pickleball at this location. To address these concerns and prioritize public safety, the Park District has developed several concepts for recreational opportunities in this space.
Techny Prairie Park and Fields Renovation
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
Northbrook Park District is considering improvements to the existing amenities at Techny Prairie Park and Fields, a 113 acre public park located at 1700 Techny Road. Many of the park amenities were built in 2006 and are now reaching the end of their useful life. This busy community park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including baseball and softball fields, batting cages, turf athletic fields, fishing, golf, shelters, picnic areas, a playground, restrooms, a sled hill, naturalized areas and 2.4 miles of walking paths.
Northbrook Community Center Renovation Project
(formerly Leisure Center)
Last Updated: August 4, 2025
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 project will enhance the Leisure Center with a variety of new and exciting areas. Spaces that will be renovated or reconfigured include multi-purpose rooms, the demonstration kitchen, the costume shop/programming space, the early childhood center and the dressing rooms.
Comprehensive Master Plan
2021 Update
The Board of Commissioners approved the Comprehensive Master Plan: Moving Forward 2026 in February 2017, which provides direction shaped by the community to guide Northbrook Park District facility and program development for ten years. In March 2022, the Board of Commissioners approved an update noting the progress made and provides detail for the remaining five years of the plan.
The process for the updated plan began in Spring 2021 with revisions to the inventory and analysis of park and open space assets, indoor facilities, and community demographic makeup. Staff, stakeholders, the Park Board of Commissioners, and the community then shared their opinions about the District’s parks, facilities, programs, and needs.
Capital Improvement Plan
Fiscal Year 2025
The Capital Improvement Plan is Northbrook Park District’s forecast of facility and park improvements including the repair and replacement of existing equipment and vehicles. With the completion and adoption of the District’s 2016-2026 Comprehensive Master Plan, a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan has been developed with community input and will be updated annually to serve as our road map to define priorities and projects.
The process begins with the submission of project requests by each Division. These projects are reviewed and evaluated by members of the Senior Leadership Team with input from knowledgeable staff members. Projects are prioritized based on the District’s overall goals and anticipated funding. All project costs are estimates based upon quotes provided by contractors and consultants for specific equipment or the scope of the project as defined at the time of this publication. The final compilation of project requests is presented to the Board of Commissioners based on consensus agreement of the Executive Director and Division Directors.