District Projects

We continue to keep the best interests of our residents as a top priority as we work on their behalf to explore this opportunity and its potential benefits to the community. We will keep residents apprised as exploration and discussions progress. Information will be updated at nbparks.org/projects and through Northbrook Park District social media pages.

Northbrook Park District plans to make improvements to the tot playground 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.

Northbrook Park District plans to make improvements to the playground and amenities at Greenfield Park, 2950 Harbor Lane. This playground was installed in 2003 and is reaching the end of its life cycle. Currently, this 4.9 acre park offers T-ball fields, a softball field, a half basketball court, open space and a playground. Future plans include the installation of new playground equipment in the existing curbed space, installation of ADA access to the basketball court and seating area and the completion of color coating and further structural evaluation of the half basketball court.

Northbrook Park District is replacing the playground at Stonegate Park, 3425 Whirlaway Drive. This playground was installed in 1999 and is 23 years old, which is the end of its life cycle. The rubber surfacing is peeling, and the equipment is rusting and cracking. Soil borings, planning, and construction documents for the park improvements will be completed in 2022, and bidding and replacement is scheduled to be completed in 2023.

For more information about the Indian Ridge Park Basketball Court Replacement, contact us by email or call 847-291-2960.

– 0% Completion On August 24, the Board of Park Commissioners approved a resolution to support application for an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The Northbrook Park District was awarded a $600,000 grant for improvements to this park. Community Open Houses for Williamsburg Square …

Beginning Wednesday, August 10, an asphalt contractor hired by Northbrook Park District will begin the installation of a pathway extension at West Park, located at 1730 Pfingsten Road behind the Northbrook Sports Center. The engineering for this project was completed in 2017, in conjunction with the Village of Northbrook’s water detention project, with construction scheduled …

In 2019, the District asked the community for initial input regarding playground equipment and park neighbors were invited to vote on two potential playground designs in early 2022. The results of this input are depicted in the drawings on the other side of this postcard. The Park Board of Commissioners has approved the purchase and …

Northbrook Park District is replacing the playground at Countryside Park, 2075 Walnut Circle. This playground was installed in 2001 and is 21 years old.

– 0% Completion In 2019, the District started the community input process for improvements at Oaklane Park at 636 Berglund Place. An initial survey was made available to residents, concepts for the park were developed, and a community Open House was hosted at the park in August of that year to gather additional input from …