Formed in 1927 with a budget of $1,800, the Northbrook Park District is an Illinois Municipal Corporation operating under State of Illinois statutes and providing a wide variety of programs and facilities. The Park District employs about 70 full-time staff and hundreds of part-time/seasonal staff. The Northbrook Park District is well known for sports and cultural and leisure activities. A comprehensive year-round schedule of classes, programs, tournaments, theatrical productions and special events is designed to serve residents.