Spring is in the air and it's time to break out those baseball gloves, rollerblades and scooters that have been gathering dust in your garage. Wait, they're broken? They don't fit? You'll have to buy new ones? Darn.

This week, Patch is asking you where you go when you're in the market for sporting goods in Northbrook? What's the best place to pick up new wheels for those rusty roller blades, that shiny new scooter you've been coveting or a softball mitt for your daughter's first game? 

We rounded up a list of local sporting goods stores (we'll poll your opinions on bike shops at a later date). Tell us what makes your favorite spot so special by leaving a review on the business listing in Patch Places, our extensive business directory. That way future readers will benefit from your wisdom when searching the site for the best places to go. Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments.

• 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment
• Goodwill
• Play It Again Sports
• REI

Check back on Friday at noon, when we'll announce the winner. 

Editor's Note: Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, comments on this article and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. Voting ends at 9 a.m. Friday.