Stories & News Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:52:15 -0500 https://nbparks.org en-us © 2026 Northbrook Park District yes Northbrook, IL, USA 9663ea7f-7752-59a6-adcf-279e4effd1cd Northbrook Park District episodic false Listen to the latest stories and news from Northbrook Park District — located in Northbrook, Illinois. Episodes are computer-generated audio versions of articles published by the District. Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Northbrook Park District, Local Stories, Local News, Recreation, Leisure Northbrook Park District https://storage.buzzsprout.com/gs4y6qpizsqgkyhqcykzmo2eltmz?.jpg Stories & News https://nbparks.org Activities, Specials and Prizes at Grand Opening for Northbrook Community Center Activities, Specials and Prizes at Grand Opening for Northbrook Community Center The Northbrook Park District is inviting the community to a grand opening celebration for the newly renovated Northbrook Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 23. 

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Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The Northbrook Park District is inviting the community to a grand opening celebration for the newly renovated Northbrook Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 23. 

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Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-19661432 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0500 266 full false Northbrook Park District Commissioner Appointed to Prestigious Board by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Northbrook Park District Commissioner Appointed to Prestigious Board by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Longtime Northbrook Park District board member Mary Ann Chambers was recently appointed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Natural Resources Advisory Board.

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Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Longtime Northbrook Park District board member Mary Ann Chambers was recently appointed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Natural Resources Advisory Board.

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Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-19626145 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0500 215 full false Afternoon of Wine, Music, Art and Games at 4th Annual Grapes on the Green Afternoon of Wine, Music, Art and Games at 4th Annual Grapes on the Green The Northbrook Park District and the Village of Northbrook are excited to present the 4th annual Grapes on the Green on Saturday, June 20. The event welcomes adults to gather for an afternoon of wine tastings, light snacks, art, games and live music in beautiful Village Green Park in the heart of downtown Northbrook.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The Northbrook Park District and the Village of Northbrook are excited to present the 4th annual Grapes on the Green on Saturday, June 20. The event welcomes adults to gather for an afternoon of wine tastings, light snacks, art, games and live music in beautiful Village Green Park in the heart of downtown Northbrook.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-19322922 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0500 258 full false 56th Annual Northbrook-On-Ice Will Light Up the Rink Over Mother’s Day Weekend 56th Annual Northbrook-On-Ice Will Light Up the Rink Over Mother’s Day Weekend The magic of colors and music will fuse in a stunning display at “KaleidoSkate,” the 56th annual Northbrook-On-Ice show over Mother’s Day weekend. This year’s production will feature four shows May 8 through May 10, with about 275 skaters from the Northbrook Park District’s skating school and freestyle ice programs.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The magic of colors and music will fuse in a stunning display at “KaleidoSkate,” the 56th annual Northbrook-On-Ice show over Mother’s Day weekend. This year’s production will feature four shows May 8 through May 10, with about 275 skaters from the Northbrook Park District’s skating school and freestyle ice programs.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-19118975 Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 286 full false Early Bird Discount Ends May 6 for 2026 Pool Passes Early Bird Discount Ends May 6 for 2026 Pool Passes Summer is around the corner and so is the last chance to save on the early bird discount for pool passes at the Northbrook Park District, which ends May 6. Pool passes are on sale now for individuals ages 2 to 64, seniors ages 65 and up, senior couples, and families (with option of one nanny pass per family).


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Summer is around the corner and so is the last chance to save on the early bird discount for pool passes at the Northbrook Park District, which ends May 6. Pool passes are on sale now for individuals ages 2 to 64, seniors ages 65 and up, senior couples, and families (with option of one nanny pass per family).


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-19113274 Sat, 02 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 253 full false MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Open to Ages 7-14 Back April 24 MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Open to Ages 7-14 Back April 24 The MLB Pitch, Hit and Run competition is a free event on April 24, 2026 for softball and baseball players ages 7 to 14 hosted by the Northbrook Park District. Local winners go on to compete at the regional level before a Major League Baseball game and regional winners get an all-expenses paid trip to compete in the finals during a World Series game.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The MLB Pitch, Hit and Run competition is a free event on April 24, 2026 for softball and baseball players ages 7 to 14 hosted by the Northbrook Park District. Local winners go on to compete at the regional level before a Major League Baseball game and regional winners get an all-expenses paid trip to compete in the finals during a World Series game.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-19047441 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0500 229 full false West Park Renovation Includes New Playground, Multi-Sport Court West Park Renovation Includes New Playground, Multi-Sport Court The extensive renovation of West Park in Northbrook is scheduled to begin in mid to late May with completion in fall. Construction staging will begin on the tennis courts at West Park beginning the week of April 27. The $1.9 million project is funded by the District’s capital reserve fund and a $600,000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The extensive renovation of West Park in Northbrook is scheduled to begin in mid to late May with completion in fall. Construction staging will begin on the tennis courts at West Park beginning the week of April 27. The $1.9 million project is funded by the District’s capital reserve fund and a $600,000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18990309 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500 174 full false ‘High School Musical 2 JR.’ Show for All Ages April 11-12 in Northbrook ‘High School Musical 2 JR.’ Show for All Ages April 11-12 in Northbrook For a high-energy show packed with friendship, big personalities and a little bit of summer chaos, come watch “High School Musical 2 JR.” from the Northbrook Park District at Field Middle School in Northbrook on April 11 and April 12. The hourlong production by Northbrook Theatre Youth Company is the stage adaptation of the hit 2007 Disney movie by the same name.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> For a high-energy show packed with friendship, big personalities and a little bit of summer chaos, come watch “High School Musical 2 JR.” from the Northbrook Park District at Field Middle School in Northbrook on April 11 and April 12. The hourlong production by Northbrook Theatre Youth Company is the stage adaptation of the hit 2007 Disney movie by the same name.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18984006 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 185 full false Enjoy Food, Spring Arts & Crafts and Egg Hunt at Brunch with the Bunny Enjoy Food, Spring Arts & Crafts and Egg Hunt at Brunch with the Bunny Always a springtime family favorite, the Northbrook Park District’s Brunch with the Bunny will be back on Saturday, April 11. This festive egg-licious event taking place at Techny Prairie Activity Center will include brunch offerings, spring-related arts and crafts, and one last chance for the season to meet and take pictures with the Spring Bunny.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Always a springtime family favorite, the Northbrook Park District’s Brunch with the Bunny will be back on Saturday, April 11. This festive egg-licious event taking place at Techny Prairie Activity Center will include brunch offerings, spring-related arts and crafts, and one last chance for the season to meet and take pictures with the Spring Bunny.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18922740 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500 148 full false Non-Contact Football Skills Competition for Ages 6 to 14 on March 8 Non-Contact Football Skills Competition for Ages 6 to 14 on March 8 In March, the Northbrook Park District will bring back the Youth Punt, Pass and Kick Challenge, a football skills competition for children ages 6 to 14. The event on March 8 will give participants the chance to showcase their football abilities in a non-contact environment.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> In March, the Northbrook Park District will bring back the Youth Punt, Pass and Kick Challenge, a football skills competition for children ages 6 to 14. The event on March 8 will give participants the chance to showcase their football abilities in a non-contact environment.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18759008 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0600 117 full false Plan for Spring and Summer by Registering for Northbrook Park District Programming Plan for Spring and Summer by Registering for Northbrook Park District Programming The weather might still be cold, but it’s time to start planning for spring and summer activities. The Northbrook Park District's Spring into Summer brochure outlines all upcoming options this spring and summer for children and adults.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The weather might still be cold, but it’s time to start planning for spring and summer activities. The Northbrook Park District's Spring into Summer brochure outlines all upcoming options this spring and summer for children and adults.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18716183 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 235 full false Northbrook Park District Accomplishments Recognized at 2026 IAPD/IPRA Conference Northbrook Park District Accomplishments Recognized at 2026 IAPD/IPRA Conference The Northbrook Park District and its staff received awards and recognition from industry colleagues at the 2026 Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Parks and Recreation Association’s annual conference. This year’s conference took place in late January in Chicago.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The Northbrook Park District and its staff received awards and recognition from industry colleagues at the 2026 Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Parks and Recreation Association’s annual conference. This year’s conference took place in late January in Chicago.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18678910 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0600 194 full false Register by February 18 to Save 10% on Most Summer Camps Register by February 18 to Save 10% on Most Summer Camps The Northbrook Park District offers dozens of summer camp options for children ages 3 to 14, including arts, theater, dance, chess, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, skateboarding, ice skating, hockey and golf. Camps cover nine weeks of summer, with pre-season camps in early June and post-season camps through mid-August.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The Northbrook Park District offers dozens of summer camp options for children ages 3 to 14, including arts, theater, dance, chess, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, skateboarding, ice skating, hockey and golf. Camps cover nine weeks of summer, with pre-season camps in early June and post-season camps through mid-August.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18638238 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0600 149 full false New Venue for Light Up the Night Family Dance New Venue for Light Up the Night Family Dance The annual Light Up the Night family dance will be back Friday, February 6 at a new high-end venue. The evening will feature dinner, DJ music, a photo booth, a variety of games and an ice cream bar at Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel in Northbrook. This memorable event welcomes children and their loved ones, including parents, grandparents, relatives or other important adults in their lives.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The annual Light Up the Night family dance will be back Friday, February 6 at a new high-end venue. The evening will feature dinner, DJ music, a photo booth, a variety of games and an ice cream bar at Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel in Northbrook. This memorable event welcomes children and their loved ones, including parents, grandparents, relatives or other important adults in their lives.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18567289 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600 125 full false Techny Prairie Park and Fields Project Awarded $600,000 OSLAD Grant Techny Prairie Park and Fields Project Awarded $600,000 OSLAD Grant The Northbrook Park District was awarded a $600,000 grant through the state’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program for renovations at Techny Prairie Park and Fields. The grant will allow the Park District to upgrade many of the park amenities that were built in 2006 and are now reaching the end of their useful life.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The Northbrook Park District was awarded a $600,000 grant through the state’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program for renovations at Techny Prairie Park and Fields. The grant will allow the Park District to upgrade many of the park amenities that were built in 2006 and are now reaching the end of their useful life.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18559419 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600 194 full false Families Can Win a Free Week of Camp at Summer Camp Open House Families Can Win a Free Week of Camp at Summer Camp Open House Families are invited to a Summer Camp Open House from 5:30 to 7pm on January 15 at Techny Prairie Activity Center, located at 180 Anets Drive in Northbrook. Camp supervisors will share information and answer questions, and participants can receive giveaways and enter a drawing for a free camp week and other prizes. Children are welcome.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Families are invited to a Summer Camp Open House from 5:30 to 7pm on January 15 at Techny Prairie Activity Center, located at 180 Anets Drive in Northbrook. Camp supervisors will share information and answer questions, and participants can receive giveaways and enter a drawing for a free camp week and other prizes. Children are welcome.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18510900 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0600 219 full false Northbrook Invited to Sunshine Preschool and Early Childhood Open House Northbrook Invited to Sunshine Preschool and Early Childhood Open House The community is invited to attend a Sunshine Preschool and Early Childhood Open House on Sunday, January 11 where parents can meet the teachers and learn about the preschool curriculum for 3- and 4-year-olds. Additionally, early childhood instructors will be available to share the rich variety of programs offered for children up to age 5.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The community is invited to attend a Sunshine Preschool and Early Childhood Open House on Sunday, January 11 where parents can meet the teachers and learn about the preschool curriculum for 3- and 4-year-olds. Additionally, early childhood instructors will be available to share the rich variety of programs offered for children up to age 5.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18477858 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0600 169 full false Community Invited to Celebrate Techny Prairie Activity Center’s 5th Anniversary Community Invited to Celebrate Techny Prairie Activity Center’s 5th Anniversary To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Techny Prairie Activity Center is offering a month filled with special events, including an anniversary party open to the public on January 10. The initiative is a way to thank members for helping make TPAC such a special place, as well as an opportunity to showcase the facility to the larger community, according to Superintendent of Athletics and Fitness Meri Shea.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Techny Prairie Activity Center is offering a month filled with special events, including an anniversary party open to the public on January 10. The initiative is a way to thank members for helping make TPAC such a special place, as well as an opportunity to showcase the facility to the larger community, according to Superintendent of Athletics and Fitness Meri Shea.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18464222 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0600 223 full false ‘A Christmas Chaos’ Theatre Production Coming to Northbrook ‘A Christmas Chaos’ Theatre Production Coming to Northbrook For a unique and hilarious way to celebrate the holiday season, the community is invited to the upcoming performances of “A Christmas Chaos,” Northbrook Theatre’s latest Community Theatre production. The production includes 36 actors, with one cast performing on December 13 and another cast performing on December 14.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> For a unique and hilarious way to celebrate the holiday season, the community is invited to the upcoming performances of “A Christmas Chaos,” Northbrook Theatre’s latest Community Theatre production. The production includes 36 actors, with one cast performing on December 13 and another cast performing on December 14.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> Northbrook Park District Buzzsprout-18322787 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0600 233 full false Park District Honored for Commitment to Arts and Green Practices Park District Honored for Commitment to Arts and Green Practices The Northbrook Park District was recently awarded two prestigious “Best of the Best” awards from the Illinois Association of Park Districts, including the Arts in the Park award for enhancing the quality of life in the community through the arts and the Best Green Practices award for taking initiatives to incorporate environmentally friendly business practices and policies.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

]]> The Northbrook Park District was recently awarded two prestigious “Best of the Best” awards from the Illinois Association of Park Districts, including the Arts in the Park award for enhancing the quality of life in the community through the arts and the Best Green Practices award for taking initiatives to incorporate environmentally friendly business practices and policies.


Established in 1927, Northbrook Park District’s Mission is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

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