| Address |
3323 Walters Avenue
Northbrook IL 60062 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 847-291-2995 |
| Hours |
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm |
| Location Type | Facility |
| Amenities | Art Room, Community Room, Gym, Party Rooms, Vending Machines |
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.
[Canceled] Meet the Author: Myron Glassenberg, M.D.
Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook**This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled for the fall!** 18 Years & Older Northbrook resident, Myron Glassenberg, M.D. recently published his second book of short stories and …
The Art of Shibori Workshop
Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, NorthbrookLearn 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 …
Lunch & Learn: Making the Move to Senior Living
Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, NorthbrookAges 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 …
Heritage Oaks Golf Club Tips & Simulators
Heritage Oaks Golf Club 3535 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, ILAges 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 …
Paint, Lunch & Learn
Heritage Oaks Golf Club 3535 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, ILAges 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 …
Renewal Energy News You Can Use
Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook18 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 …
Stars & Stripes Bingo
Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, NorthbrookAges 55+ Celebrate the ole red, white and blue while trying to win some great prizes. Enjoy some holiday themed treats. Registration required. Sponsored by COMPASS – Betsy Phillips, Real …
Magic Class with Gary Kantor
Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, NorthbrookAges 5-11 Children learn an assortment of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks from the Magic Team of Gary Kantor. They can amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, …
Ice Tie-Dyeing Workshop
Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook18 Years & Older Learn how to ice tie-dye for a cool tie-dye technique that yields beautiful results every time. Create your own custom tie-dye prints with ice dyeing! All …
Know Your Public Transit Options
Northbrook Leisure Center 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook18 Years & Older Accessible Metra, Pace and CTA buses and trains are easy to use, and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) would love to show you how! We welcome …
