Age group

Food option available

Pool

Infirmary

Playground

Internet Access

Indoor/Outdoor Playground

Sports Court/Field

In 1957, Jim Clarkson founded the Northfield Park District with a mission to meet the recreational needs of the community. Mr. Clarkson, who was also teaching Physical Education at Sunset Ridge School, began his park district work as a part-time proposition. 

Today, the Park District continues to serve the residents of Northfield, supervising the usage and maintenance of park resources and providing a variety of facilities, programs, and activities. Whether it's a game of pickup basketball or a nature walk in the woods, the Park District is dedicated to helping residents of all ages make the most of their leisure time.

STEM/STEAM

Math

Dance

Water activites

Swimming

Nature

Sportsfield activities

Music

Writing

Biking

Basketball

Football

Reading

Soccer

Trampoline

Yoga

Field Trips

Art & Crafts

Playing Instrument

Sensory Play

Drawing/Sketching

Music Therapy

Track and Field

Aerobics

This program is tailored for families enrolled in Afternoon Pre-K at the Northfield Community Nursery School.

Pre-K Before School Care Program

Before and After Care will be available for Middlefork School students in kindergarten through 3rd grade.  

Club Dolphin Child Care Program

Camps for ages 3 years old - 8th grade. Counselor in Training Program for kids entering grades 6th - 9th.

2023 Summer Camps

Coed

Toddlers

Preschool

Kids

Tweens

Northfield Park District

The end-of-summer gala at Clarkson Park, which features the Ribfest, pie baking competitions, and fireworks, is for many people THE social event of the year. I really enjoy going!

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