Northbrook Park District's No Mow May Pilot Program

No Mow May Pilot Program

May 10, 2023

Northbrook Park District’s historical approach has been to actively cultivate native areas designed and optimized for “No Mow” instead of letting bluegrass cultivars remain un-maintained. By intentionally selecting plant material …

Leisure Center Wood Floor Replacement Project - Courtesy of Google Earth

Leisure Center Sealcoating Project

April 28, 2023

Parking lot sealcoating is scheduled to begin at Leisure Center between Monday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 10. Sealcoating work will be dependent on weather conditions. While work is underway, parking will be made available either around the Leisure Center or in the West Lot.

Wake Up, Brother Bear! (Production Still)

‘Wake Up, Brother Bear!’ Entertains Children 5 and Under at Northbrook Theatre

April 27, 2023

April showers bring May flowers, and the weather around Northbrook lately has kept many couped up indoors. Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences (NTYA), a professional theatre company, is offering an entertaining production for the parents and caregivers at home trying to keep kids busy during these rainy Spring months. Wake Up, Brother Bear! runs April 30 – May 13 at the Northbrook Theatre.

Northbrook Sports Center Pool

Early Bird Deals for 2023 Pool Passes End May 1

April 25, 2023

Make a splash at Northbrook pools this Summer! 2023 pool season passes are on sale now for the Northbrook Sports Center Pool and Meadowhill Aquatic Center. A special early registration fee is being offered through May 1. Daily passes and ten-visit splash passes will also be offered this season.

Wood Oaks Green Park Tennis Building Roof Replacement Project - Courtesy of Google Earth

Wood Oaks Green Tennis Building Roof Replacement Project

April 6, 2023

The Wood Oaks Green Park Tennis Building roof was installed in 1986, now 37 years old, and is scheduled for replacement. Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, April 10 with estimated completion Friday, April 14.

Leisure Center Wood Floor Replacement Project - Courtesy of Google Earth

Leisure Center Wood Floor Replacement Project

April 3, 2023

The wood floors in the Leisure Center Dance Studio and Wood Oaks Room, a total of 3,122 square feet, are due for replacement. Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, April 10 with estimated completion by the end May.

Meadowhill Park Pathway Improvement Project - Courtesy of Google Earth

Meadowhill Park Pathway Improvements Project

March 31, 2023

The Northbrook Park District is making improvements to the pathway connecting Meadowhill Park to Techny Prairie Park and Fields this spring. During the renovation, the pathway is a construction site, a portion of the path will be closed as noted below and access will not be possible between the two parks. The project is scheduled to begin Monday, April 17 with estimated completion by mid-May.

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‘Across the Sand: A Passover Theatrical Experience’ Debuts March 29 at Northbrook Theatre

March 28, 2023

Experience the story of Passover like never before with Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences’ (NTYA) upcoming production of Across the Sand: A Passover Theatrical Experience! The production will run between March 29-April 9 at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Avenue. Dates and times vary.

Young girl playing at aquatic center next to whale waterpark feature

Introducing Our ‘Spring Into Summer’ Sneak Peak Brochure

March 16, 2023

Northbrook Park District released the first ever ‘Spring Into Summer’ publication earlier this month detailing the upcoming season’s offerings for camps, pools, golf and more. Spring Into Summer was scheduled for mailing to residents the week of February 27 and released online on Tuesday, February 28.

Wescott Park - Courtesy of Google Earth

Wescott Park Playground Replacement Project

March 10, 2023

The Northbrook Park District continues the planning process for the replacement in 2024 of the play structure for 2 to 5 year olds at Wescott Park, 1820 Western Avenue. This playground was installed in 2005 and is reaching the end of its life cycle. Currently, this 4.1 acre park offers softball fields, a playground and walking path. Future plans include the installation of new tot playground equipment in the existing curbed space.