At the end of fall, Northbrook Park District staff prepare the clay areas of our ballfields (the "skinned infields") for winter. The goal is to ensure excess water drains and dries out, so the fields are ready for safe use in the spring. But just because the weather might feel like spring, ballfields might not be ready for activity through the end of March (or later depending on conditions).…
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In March, the Northbrook Park District will bring back the Youth Punt, Pass and Kick Challenge, a football skills competition for children ages 6 to 14. The event on March 8 will give participants the chance to showcase their football abilities in a non-contact environment.…
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The weather might still be cold, but it’s time to start planning for spring and summer activities. The Northbrook Park District's Spring into Summer brochure outlines all upcoming options this spring and summer for children and adults.…
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The Northbrook Park District and its staff received awards and recognition from industry colleagues at the 2026 Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Parks and Recreation Association’s annual conference. This year’s conference took place in late January in Chicago.…
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The Northbrook Park District offers dozens of summer camp options for children ages 3 to 14, including arts, theater, dance, chess, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, skateboarding, ice skating, hockey and golf. Camps cover nine weeks of summer, with pre-season camps in early June and post-season camps through mid-August.…
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The annual Light Up the Night family dance will be back Friday, February 6 at a new high-end venue. The evening will feature dinner, DJ music, a photo booth, a variety of games and an ice cream bar at Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel in Northbrook. This memorable event welcomes children and their loved ones.…
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The Northbrook Park District was awarded a $600,000 grant through the state’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program for renovations at Techny Prairie Park and Fields. The grant will allow the Park District to upgrade many of the park amenities that were built in 2006 and are now reaching the end of their useful life.…
› Learn More aboutTechny Prairie Park and Fields Project Awarded $600,000 OSLAD Grant
Northbrook Park District continues to monitor weather and utility conditions closely to determine facility and program availability. Affiliate programming and rentals are running on a case-by-case basis. Check with your organization contact for additional information. See below for the most current information on facilities, registered programs and drop-in options.…
The Northbrook Park District’s vehicle fleet recently welcomed two unusual additions: a bright red Ford Model T replica with a calliope musical instrument, and an attachable antique-style popcorn wagon. These distinctive vehicles will be familiar to the Northbrook Community as they have been seen at a multitude of events, parades, block parties and fundraisers for nearly 20 years.…
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The Northbrook Park District mourns the passing of Judy Hughes, a devoted community leader and a great supporter of parks and recreation. A six-decade resident of Northbrook, Hughes was the longtime president of the Northbrook Historical Society, a former Northbrook School District 28 board member and the first president of the Village of Northbrook’s Arts Commission.…
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