Lake Management Improvements Project
Last Updated: June 9, 2026
In an effort to maintain and improve our existing amenities, the Park District is starting a Lake Management Plan for Lake Shermerville at Wood Oaks Green Park and Anetsberger Pond at Anetsberger Golf Course. Learn more
Athletic Fields Improvements Project
Last Updated: April 17, 2026
As part of the Park District’s long-range planning, a Field and Court Assessment was accepted by the Board of Commissioners in September 2024. From the report’s recommendations, along with input received from our athletic affiliate partners, Park District staff have identified a series of improvements for fields and courts throughout the inventory. These efforts are ongoing as we continue to take care of what we have. Learn more
Techny Prairie Park and Fields Renovation
Last Updated: April 2, 2026
Techny Prairie Park and Fields is a 113 acre public park located at 1700 Techny Road. This busy community park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including baseball and softball fields, batting cages, turf athletic fields, fishing, golf, shelters, picnic areas, a playground, restrooms, a sled hill, naturalized areas and 2.4 miles of walking paths. With the assistance of a $600,000 OSLAD grant awarded by the IDNR, planning for park improvements is planned for 2026, with construction slated for 2027. Learn more
Outdoor Fitness Station Replacement Project
Last Updated: March 6, 2026
Fitness stations at Crestwood Park were installed in 2013 and through continuous use by the community had reached the end of their useful life in 2026. New equipment and a new artificial turf safety surface were installed in June 2026 and are now available to the public! Learn more
Lightning Detection System Replacement Project
Last Updated: March 6, 2026
Northbrook Park District is replacing the existing Strike Guard lightning detection system, which is 11 years old and no longer functions consistently, with a new lightning detection and monitoring system provided by Perry Weather. In addition to lightning alerts, the Perry Weather system offers weather forecasting. Learn more
Northbrook Community Center Renovation Project
(formerly Leisure Center)
Last Updated: March 4, 2026
Northbrook Community Center is now open to the public, offering new and improved recreation spaces for all ages! This impactful renovation offers a new main entrance, expanded seating areas, updated program rooms, and new spaces including the Corner Kitchen and the Studio Theatre. Stop by today to see all that this newly renovated facility now offers! Learn more
West Park Improvements Project
Last Updated: February 26, 2026
Northbrook Park District has been awarded a $600,000 OSLAD grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to fund improvements at West Park. Construction is now in progress, including the renovation of three tennis courts, one sand volleyball court and segments of existing trail and the playground, as well as the addition of a picnic shelter, segments of trail to create a two-thirds mile continuous loop within the park near the parking lot, a multi-use sport court and native plantings. Construction is scheduled to be completed in Autumn 2026. Learn more
Wood Oaks Green Park Improvements Project
Last Updated: February 8, 2026
As part of the Park District’s ongoing maintenance efforts, several projects will be taking place at Wood Oaks Green Park in the summer of 2025. Signage will be placed in the park and project updates will be posted to this webpage. Walking path repairs are scheduled for June 2 to 3 and should only take a few days. Learn more
Oaklane Park Renovation Project
Last Updated: February 8, 2026
Following a thorough evaluation, the Northbrook Park District determined that the existing infrastructure in the Oaklane Park neighborhood can no longer support the increased traffic, congestion and parking demands caused by the growing popularity of pickleball at this location. To address these concerns and prioritize public safety, new amenities including basketball and playground games will replace the pickleball courts in 2026. Learn more
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2021 Update
The Board of Commissioners approved the Comprehensive Master Plan: Moving Forward 2026 in February 2017, which provides direction shaped by the community to guide Northbrook Park District facility and program development for ten years. In March 2022, the Board of Commissioners approved an update noting the progress made and provides detail for the remaining five years of the plan.
The process for the updated plan began in Spring 2021 with revisions to the inventory and analysis of park and open space assets, indoor facilities, and community demographic makeup. Staff, stakeholders, the Park Board of Commissioners, and the community then shared their opinions about the District’s parks, facilities, programs, and needs.
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Fiscal Year 2026
The Capital Improvement Plan is Northbrook Park District’s forecast of facility and park improvements including the repair and replacement of existing equipment and vehicles. With the completion and adoption of the District’s 2016-2026 Comprehensive Master Plan, a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan has been developed with community input and will be updated annually to serve as our road map to define priorities and projects.
The process begins with the submission of project requests by each Division. These projects are reviewed and evaluated by members of the Senior Leadership Team with input from knowledgeable staff members. Projects are prioritized based on the District’s overall goals and anticipated funding. All project costs are estimates based upon quotes provided by contractors and consultants for specific equipment or the scope of the project as defined at the time of this publication. The final compilation of project requests is presented to the Board of Commissioners based on consensus agreement of the Executive Director and Division Directors.