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Based on the feedback we've received over the past few days, we understand there are still questions about the move of the Northbrook Days festival and we want to respond with additional background information. We share our neighbors' disappointment that Northbrook Days will move to a new location. We want to be clear that limiting…

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The Northbrook Park District is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents and has been a proud supporter of Northbrook Days at Village Green Park for more than 60 years. As you may know, the festival, which runs from July 31 - August 4, will be held at Northbrook Court this year instead of…

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Grab a workout buddy and head to Northbrook Park District’s group fitness classes! From high energy dance classes that have you moving to the latest music to low-impact workouts, a wide range of activities are available to meet your fitness needs. Registration for fall fitness classes is underway. Among the benefits of group fitness are…

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Setting sights on a future of active play, health and fitness for the community, Northbrook Park District officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, July 10 for the new Activity Center at Techny Prairie Park and Fields. Incorporating the Northbrook Park District’s Mission of environmental stewardship, the Activity Center will be constructed as a Net Zero…

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Head out and play in July with the Northbrook Park District and the National Recreation and Park Association. July is National Park and Recreation Month and we have plenty of ways to enjoy active fun at our parks and facilities. With “Game On!” as the theme for 2019, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)…

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The turf fields at Techny Prairie Park and Fields are now closed to replace the existing turf. The turf, installed in 2006, had an expected life-span of ten years which has been exceeded by three years. This Capital Improvement Project was budgeted for in 2019. This new high-quality, durable turf will provide an outstanding facility…

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Spend your summer with the Northbrook Park District! Second sessions of camps are starting soon, offering plenty of options to fill your summer schedule. Most camps offer flexible registration, allowing families to choose the weeks they want. New sessions begin on July 15. “There is still plenty of time to have fun this summer,” said…

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Enjoy the outdoors with your four-legged friend! Northbrook Dog Park offers the only park area where dogs can run and play off-leash. Located at Coast Guard Park, 2490 Dundee Road, the park features an enclosed 2-acre area for all dogs, an enclosed .5-acre area for small dogs under 26 pounds, shelter, tables and benches and…

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Join friends in the heart of Northbrook on Tuesday Nights! Northbrook Park District’s Tuesdays in the Park Summer Concert series kicks off June 11 at 6:30pm at Village Green Park, located at Shermer and Meadow Roads. The first event features a preview performance from Northbrook Theatre’s Community Musical Newsies, followed by the band Soda performing…

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For many cast members in the Community Musical Newsies, singing and dancing on the Northbrook Theatre stage is a family affair. “It’s really nice to be able to find something we can do together and an experience we can share,” said Kristin Moran, who works as a speech pathologist and teaches a children’s improv class…

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