Beautify the Parkway

The Northfield Township Road District will share with residents and businesses the cost of approximately 25 new parkway trees in 2026. Trees will range between 3 to 3 1/2″ inches in diameter and a property owners share will be $300 per tree ordered, regardless of variety or size. There is a limit of two trees per property, providing there is adequate room within the public right-of-way. (Sorry, no trees may be ordered for private property.)

The trees will be planted during May, June and if necessary, early October as weather permits. There is a 15-month one-time replacement guarantee for each tree. Guarantees do not cover tree death due to obvious owner neglect, including over or under watering. The Northfield Township Road District will provide property owners with tree-care instructions.

Trees must be planted equidistant from curb and sidewalks, at least 35′ from any other parkway tree, at least 10′ from a driveway or street light and at least 45′ from an intersection to ensure unobstructed sight lines. Locations must be at least 5′ from manholes, fire hydrants and b-boxes.

Instructions

  • Download the 2026 Annual Parkway Tree order form
    ** The printable form will download in a PDF format and you must have Adobe Acrobat to read the file. Click Here to download the free version of Adobe Acrobat.
  • Indicate the number and type of 3 to 3 1/2″ diameter trees (limit of two at $300 each) on the Tree Guide.
    No trees are available for planting on private property. Should your first choice be unavailable by the time your application is processed, Northfield Township Road District staff will call you to select an alternative.
  • Orders must be submitted by MONDAY, MAY 1, 2026 and will be processed in the order received.
    Northfield Township Road District funds and tree quantities are limited so PLEASE ORDER EARLY!

Freeman Maple

  • Crown: Moderately oval
  • Height: 50′
  • Width: 30′
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Size: Large
  • Summer Foliage: Light green to green
  • Fall Foliage: Red
  • Fruit: Seedless

Swamp White Oak

  • Crown: Oval
  • Height: 60′
  • Width: 50′
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
  • Size: Large
  • Summer Foliage: Emerging purplish green changing to dark green
  • Fall Foliage: Golden yellow brown
  • Fruit: Acorn with long stem

Triumph Elm

  • Crown: Upright symmetrical
  • Height: 55′
  • Width: 45′
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Size: Large
  • Summer Foliage: Dark green
  • Fall Foliage: Yellow
  • Fruit: None
Lush green tree with bright leaves under a blue sky with clouds.
Parkway tree offer in Northbrook, Glenview and Northfield — a new shade tree in the parkway

Parkway Tree Offer for Northbrook, Glenview & Northfield

The Annual Parkway Tree Offer gives Northfield Township residents an affordable way to plant a new shade tree in the parkway — the strip of land between the sidewalk and the street. It is one of the most popular programs the Road District runs each year in Northbrook, Glenview, and Northfield.

What the Parkway Tree Offer Includes

Through the parkway tree offer, residents can request a quality shade or ornamental tree suited to local conditions, planted in the public parkway adjoining their property. The District selects hardy, appropriate species and handles proper planting so the tree has the best chance to thrive.

Why Plant a Parkway Tree

Parkway trees cool streets and sidewalks, raise property values, filter stormwater, and beautify the neighborhood. A healthy tree canopy is one of the best long-term investments a community can make, and the parkway tree offer makes it easy and inexpensive to add to it.

How to Participate

The offer runs on an annual schedule, and quantities can be limited. To request a tree or ask which species are available this year, contact the Road District early in the season.

Request a tree by calling the Road District at 847.724.7055, or contact us here. Related: Tree Trimming, Why Prune, and Parkway Services. Learn more about tree care from the Arbor Day Foundation.