As they prepare to represent Team USA in Milan, Italy, Northbrook Park District’s Teams Elite Junior skaters are filled with gratitude for their community, families and coaches who have supported them along the way. “We’re so excited about this opportunity,” said Sofia Gisiner, a sophomore at Glenbrook North High School. “Through every competition, our coaches…
Northbrook Park District Skating Team to Represent Team USA in Italy
Less than a year into its formation, Northbrook Park District’s Teams Elite Junior Team is making synchronized skating history. The team has achieved one of the sport’s highest honors—representing Team USA at the Spring Cup in Milan, Italy. Twenty skaters will attend the international competition February 15-17, 2019 as the first new Junior-level team selected…
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CONSOLIDATED ELECTION: April 2, 2019
Candidates seeking election to the Northbrook Park District Board of Commissioners, at the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election, must file their Nominating Petitions between Monday, December 10 and Monday, December 17, 2018 at the Joe Doud Administration Building, 545 Academy Drive between 9am and 5pm. Please note that offices are closed on Saturday, December 15…
Activity Center Concept Designs Unveiled
The Park District and architects from Wight & Company unveiled concept designs at the Activity Center Open House November 5. To view the designs, click here.…
4 Tips to Get Your Garden Ready from our Grounds Crew
Although it hasn't felt like it as of late, it is spring! We sat down and talked with our Grounds crew about tips and things you can do now to get your yard and garden ready for summer. We expect to start mowing our parks by the end of the April or the beginning of…
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District Athletes to Watch in the 2018 Olympics!
The Northbrook Speed Skating Club, an affiliate of the Park District, has produced an Olympic skater every Winter Games since 1952. This winter two athletes will be representing the Club. Glenbrook South alum Brian Hansen, 27, is heading to his third straight Olympic Games. He finished seventh in the 1,500 meters at the 2014 Games…
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Northbrook Families Cover Hurricane Irma Evacuees in Friendship
A Story in the Park – September 12, 2017 Former Northbrook resident Karen Bersh and daughter, Olivia, had a wonderful playdate with old friends at Indian Ridge Park on Tuesday, September 12. The Bersh Family moved to Marco Island, Florida, two years ago and are back in Northbrook the first time due to Hurricane Irma.…
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A Story in the Park
Grant Golden, 50s tennis legend, and Geoff Gluck, hall-of-fame tennis coach, at Wood Oaks Green Park. It was a ‘golden’ afternoon at Wood Oaks Green Park when we happened upon Grant Golden practicing the game that made him famous. Golden was ranked in the U.S. top 10 in singles in 1953, 1956, and 1957, was…