Boating on Lake Glenview - Season Open

Recreational boating is a wonderful way to exercise, enjoy nature, relax and spend time with friends and family. The Glenview Park District is excited to provide opportunities for non-motorized boating on Lake Glenview. The boating season runs May 1-Oct 1.

Public Input Meeting: Panning for Indian Ridge Park

The Glenview Park District continues to advance park improvements and planning goals defined in our Comprehensive Master Plan to maintain the high quality of park and recreation services for our community.

Parks master plans are essential to provide a road map for the Park District on future improvements to the parks. We would like your input on determining a plan to maintain and improve our parks!

Several parks have been identified for planning including Indian Ridge, Swenson, and Willow Parks. All three parks will be planned concurrently including staff design collaboration meetings, community input sessions, and Park Board review. The timeline and funding for these parks has not been determined yet and the Park District is just seeking input for the preliminary planning.

You can also provide input by completing our online survey.

Public Input Meeting: Planning for Swenson Park

The Glenview Park District continues to advance park improvements and planning goals defined in our Comprehensive Master Plan to maintain the high quality of park and recreation services for our community.

Parks master plans are essential to provide a road map for the Park District on future improvements to the parks. We would like your input on determining a plan to maintain and improve our parks!

Several parks have been identified for planning including Indian Ridge, Swenson, and Willow Parks. All three parks will be planned concurrently including staff design collaboration meetings, community input sessions, and Park Board review. The timeline and funding for these parks has not been determined yet and the Park District is just seeking input for the preliminary planning.

You can also provide input by completing our online survey.

Public Input Meeting: Planning for Willow Park

The Glenview Park District continues to advance park improvements and planning goals defined in our Comprehensive Master Plan to maintain the high quality of park and recreation services for our community.

Parks master plans are essential to provide a road map for the Park District on future improvements to the parks. We would like your input on determining a plan to maintain and improve our parks!

Several parks have been identified for planning including Indian Ridge, Swenson, and Willow Parks. All three parks will be planned concurrently including staff design collaboration meetings, community input sessions, and Park Board review. The timeline and funding for these parks has not been determined yet and the Park District is just seeking input for the preliminary planning.

You can also provide input by completing our online survey.

Earth Day Celebration

Join us for a day of family-friendly fun and environmental education! Explore ways to make a positive impact on our planet.

• Make recyclable newspaper seed pots and other crafts.
• Tour the Tyner Center and explore Fuller Air Station Prairie on a guided trail walk.
• Play in our augmented reality sandbox to see how topography shapes the environment.
• Bring your old fluorescent light bulbs and watch as they are quickly and safely recycled by our Bulb Eater lamp crushing system (10 am-1 pm).

Call 847-299-6096 for more information.

Grove Heritage Association Members' Evening

The Grove Heritage Association (GHA) is inviting a few close friends over- are you on the list? All current, new, and renewed GHA members are invited for an exclusive evening to explore The Grove after hours. This special time will include campfire with refreshments, guided night hike, afterhours access to the Interpretive Center with animal encounters, and more!

This event is free for GHA members with advance registration. To register call The Grove at (847) 299-6096.

Not yet a member? Become a member online or purchase your membership at The Grove’s Interpretive Center front desk to enjoy Members’ Evening, discounts at The Grove Museum Store, and more throughout the year!

Indoor Triathlon

Are you looking to challenge yourself and take your triathlon training to the test? Join Together We Tri for the yearly indoor triathlon which includes:

• 10 minute pool swim
• 20 minute ride on spin bikes
• 15 minute track run/walk

Plus a post-race expo with sponsors.

Spring Restoration Work Day at The Grove

For all ages
Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary—just bring your work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center. Email groverestoration@glenviewparks.org for more information including availability. Work parties may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.

Glenview Blades Open House

Love ice skating and performing? The Glenview Blades are a group of synchronized skating teams that have provided recreational and competitive opportunities for Glenview skaters for more than 35 years. The teams have won numerous district and national medals. Come to our Open House to learn more about the group and consider signing up for tryouts!

Spring Restoration Day at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie

Assist in the restoration efforts at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie by helping with a variety of restoration activities such as removing non-native invasive plants or collecting seed. Bring work gloves if you have them. For families and individuals Ages 8+. Volunteers under 15 must participate with an adult. Volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. To receive an application/ waiver in advance please contact grove.volunteers@glenviewparks.org. Work days may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Reusable Bag Decorating

Drop in to celebrate Earth Day! Reduce the impact of plastic bags on the environment and decorate your own reusable bag to take and use all summer long going to our pools, carrying library books, or shopping at the Farmers Market.

All supplies provided. $5 per bag, payable at the event.

Gardening with Native Plants

For ages 16+

Join The Grove for a special presentation Gardening with Native Plants by Meredith Suangka, Grove Natural Resource Manager, as she discusses the benefits of native vegetation and explains how to select the right plants for different environmental conditions and turn landscaping into a haven for pollinators and other wildlife. This program is free, but reservations are required. Please e-mail Meredith.Suangka@glenviewparks.org to RSVP.

Lake Glenview Fish Release Day

In partnership with Sunrise Glenview Rotary Club and the Village of Glenview

Help make a splash by restocking Lake Glenview with fish this spring! Live fish and buckets will be provided and all ages are welcome. Dress for the weather and wet conditions.

Call 847-299-6096 for more information.

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Reusable Bag Decorating

Drop in to celebrate Earth Day! Reduce the impact of plastic bags on the environment and decorate your own reusable bag to take and use all summer long going to our pools, carrying library books, or shopping at the Farmers Market.

All supplies provided. $5 per bag, payable at the event.

Glenview Blades Tryouts

Love ice skating and performing? The Glenview Blades are a group of synchronized skating teams that have provided recreational and competitive opportunities for Glenview skaters for more than 35 years. The teams have won numerous district and national medals. Register by April 14 to attend our tryouts!

Glenview Resident Open House

Representatives from the Village of Glenview, Glenview Park District, Glenview Public Library, Glenview Chamber of Commerce, Northfield Township, Cook County, Endeavor Health, mental health services and other community organizations will be available at this free event!

Plenty of activities:

• Meet a police officer, firefighter and 9-1-1 telecommunicator
• Meet Village trustees
• Blood pressure checks
• Crafts and balloon animals for kids
• Get your library card

Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by:
Village of Glenview & Glenview Park District

Coordinated by:
Glenview Communicators

Glenview Clean Energy Fair & EV Show

Celebrate sustainability and learn about clean energy solutions! Explore a wide range of products that support clean energy, including rooftop or community solar, battery storage and generators; home energy audits/assessments/weatherizing; electric products such as induction stoves, EVs, heat pumps (HVAC and/or water heater), lawn care equipment; energy conservation measures such as triple-pane windows.

Talk with vendors who sell and service those products and residents who use them. Learn from several utilities and nonprofits with expertise in the transition to clean energy and conservation. Check out electric vehicles in the parking lot directly adjacent to the gym and talk with auto retailers and EV owners.

Wildlife Heroes - How to Help Animals in Need

Ages 8+

Join The Grove’s Animal Care Team as they teach us about wildlife rehabilitation and how to provide aid to injured, orphaned, displaced, or distressed wild animals we may find in and around our homes. This program is free, but reservations are required. Please e-mail diane.michalski@glenviewparks.org to attend this program.

This event is SOLD OUT.

GHA Plant Sale Preorder Deadline

This year’s plant sale features a great selection of hardy native plants from Midwest Groundcovers, including forbs, grasses and sedges, suitable for a variety of soil, moisture, and light conditions. These perennials are both beautiful and beneficial for pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Pre-order plants by April 29 for pick up at the Plant Sale. See the order form for details and join us at the Plant Sale at The Grove on Sa, May 18 and Su May 19, 2024.