Woodridge Park District

About Us

Don Ritter
Superintendent of Recreation/Deputy Director


Don is primarily responsible for planning, promoting, and administering a comprehensive recreation program for the entire community. He oversees approximately 1,000 recreation programs annually and guides the recreation staff to consistently provide quality programming and events. As the Deputy Director, Don acts as a community liaison and is responsible for the preparation and implementation of park
and recreation policies, plans, and programs.

 Education

  • Southern Illinois University, B.S. in Recreation Administration

Memberships & Accreditations

  • Aquatic Facility Operator – National Recreation and Park Association
  • Certified Park & Recreation Professional
  • Indiana University Executive Development Program – National Recreation and Park Association
  • Illinois Park and Recreation Association
  • National Alliance For Youth Sports
  • National Recreation and Park Association
  • Suburban Park and Recreation Association
  • Woodridge Lions Club – Past President

My favorite movie isSandlot

The best piece of advice I was ever given was…"Treat others the way you would like to be treated."

My favorite food is…fajitas

My favorite leisure activity is…coaching/watching my kids play sports and riding my bike

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