An estimated 1,500 patrons turned out for the Northbrook Park District’s free event Party on the Green at Village Green Park in downtown Northbrook on Aug. 17.

Tickets are on sale for Northbrook Brewfest, featuring beer and other adult beverages, music, and food on Sept. 7 at Village Green Park in Northbrook. (Northbrook Park District) ...

This fall will mark the start of the $12.1 million renovation of the Northbrook Park District’s Leisure Center. This ...

Adult and senior programs, including drop-in programming, events and wellness, will be held at other Northbrook Park District facilities, including Village Green Center, Techny Prairie Activity ...

The annual Northbrook Park District event is planned for Saturday at Lake Shermerville in Wood Oaks Green Park.

A land swap means the district will be able to build if it needs to and the village has more park space available.

Specifically, the Northbrook Park District will be receiving a $600,000 grant, part of $55.2 million intended to help communities acquire land and develop recreational opportunities.

San Diego’s East Village neighborhood is in the midst of a long-discussed green makeover and as part of it, the city is repurposing a handful of parking spots into a new, small-scale park.