Formerly the Indian Ridge School, the Leisure Center serves as headquarters for recreation programs for children and adults in Northbrook. The Center hosts general recreation classes, Sunshine Preschool, special events, birthday parties and rentals. The building also contains the Senior Center, Northbrook Theatre and the Performing Arts Department, and The Ridge fitness space.

History

Due to declining enrollment, Northbrook School District #27 closed the Indian Ridge School in 1982. The Park District initiated a referendum for the community to approve the purchase of the 40,000-square-foot building and surrounding land, totaling 7.5 acres. Park District voters approved a referendum in 1984 for a purchase price of $1.2 million for the school and land. Renamed the Northbrook Leisure Center, the building became a center of recreational programming, adding a theatre in 1986. The Senior Center moved from Village Green to the Leisure Center in 1993.

National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Techny Prairie Activity Center 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook, IL

Join us in celebrating National Senior Health & Fitness Day with a variety of free health & fitness programming tailored for seniors. The day will include experts who will address …

Senior Chess

Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL

Drop-In Program
Membership Required
Ages 55+ | Join friends for an afternoon of chess at the Northbrook Senior Center!

Bocce Clinic

Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook

Ages 55+ Learn how to play this fun, low-impact, outdoor strategic game where you can relieve stress, improve coordination, sharpen your mind, get some light cardio and improve your flexibility. …

$10 – $15

Senior Center Trip: Lincoln Park Zoo

Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook

Ages 55+ Connect with nature and visit the home of over 200+ species. The Lincoln Park Zoo provides a warm and inviting atmosphere to learn everything you can about all …

$25 – $35

Meet the Author: Myron Glassenberg, M.D.

Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook

18 Years & Older Northbrook resident, Myron Glassenberg, M.D. recently published his second book of short stories and is presenting his second "Meet The Author" session at the Northbrook Senior …

Free

The Art of Shibori Workshop

Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook

Learn the art of Shibori dyeing! In this workshop you will learn about 5 different Shibori techniques and be able to make two items. There are infinite numbers of patterns …

$35 – $45

Lunch & Learn: Making the Move to Senior Living

Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook

Ages 55+ Research shows that people who move into senior living communities live longer, healthier, happier lives. But considering such a move can be terrifying. Like any major decision, it …

Free

Heritage Oaks Golf Club Tips & Simulators

Heritage Oaks Golf Club 3535 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL

Ages 55+ Calling all senior golfers! See what the Heritage Oaks Golf Club has to offer, see a demo of our state-of-the-art Full Swing Pro Indoor Golf Simulators and try …

Free

Paint, Lunch & Learn

Heritage Oaks Golf Club 3535 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL

Ages 55+ Spend a relaxing summer day in the Brook Room at Heritage Oaks Golf Club enjoying lunch and an afternoon of painting in this professionally-led class where you will …

$35 – $45

Renewal Energy News You Can Use

Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook

18 Years & Older Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for a presentation on solar and the benefits of clean energy. Listen to a CUB expert explain different solar programs and …

Free