Park Board Meeting
Held at the Community Center at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August 23rd
Monday, September 27th
Monday, October 25th
Monday, November 15th
Monday, December 13th
Northfield State Fair & Ribfest
Saturday, September 11th
6:00-9:30 p.m. at Clarkson Park
401 Wagner Road (Willow and Wagner Roads)
Willow Park is the District's largest outdoor facility. The site was just recently renovated and re-opened June 7th, 2008 and includes the following amenities: Four lighted ball fields, two lighted soccer fields, four tennis courts, a 1/2 mile pathway system with fitness stations and a picnic shelter which can hold up to 75 people. The shelter does have electrical outlets and large gas grills available for rent. Groups larger than 15 must make a reservation.
Please see the Amenities & Rental Opportunities page for more details on rental opportunities at Willow Park.
1950 Willow Road (Willow Road & Bristol Street)
Clarkson Park is a 3-acre park named after Jim Clarkson, a Northfield resident and one of the pioneers in the development of the Northfield Park District. The park includes the Clarkson Lodge, Cavallari Pavillion, and a children’s playground. New amenities, thanks to the 2004 renovations, include The Lodge, which has indoor and outdoor fireplaces, concession stand, gazebo, and meeting/party area, as well as a new outdoor playground.
The Cavallari Pavilion is our open-air shelter that has a number of picnic tables underneath it making it perfect for small outdoor gatherings. The seasonal ice rink will continue to be at the park and will typically be open from December through January, weather permitting. Clarkson Park is also home of many of our Special Events such as the State Fair, Kid’s Dog Show, Halloween Trick or Treat, Movie Nights, Family Campout and Chidren’s Summer Concert Series.
Please see the Amenities & Rental Opportunities page for more details on rental opportunities at Clarkson Park.
444 Fox Meadow Drive (South side of Willow Road)
Fox Meadow is a 9 acre park that is owned jointly by the Northfield Park District and New Trier Township High School. The park houses 3 full size soccer fields, and a tot playground. A park permit is required to utilize the soccer fields.