Don Ritter, Superintendent of Recreation & Deputy Director for the Woodridge Park District, was recently awarded the 2024 Employee of the Year as part of the Village’s Community Recognition Program. In 2025, Don will be celebrating 30 years with the Woodridge Park District. Don leads the Recreation Department, overseeing recreation supervisors who manage programs across…
Holiday Facility Hours
The following facilities have modified hours for the holiday season: ARC Fitness Center: Open 7 AM-12 PM on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Closed on Christmas Day ARC 1st Floor Registration Desk: Closed on Friday, December 20 for staff training Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New…
Woodridge Karate Instructor Wins Silver Medal in 2024 World Karate Championships in Spain
Sensei Skylar Lingl, an Illinois Shotokan Karate instructor who teaches at the Woodridge Park District, won a silver medal at the Karate World Cup in Spain on November 26. Skylar competed with the USA Karate Women’s Team, which included her sister and training partner Cirrus Lingl and two other women. According to USA Karate, they…
Turn Winter Break into an Adventure with Camps, Clinics and More
Give your kids an unforgettable holiday season with action-packed camps and programs at both the ARC and Fred C. Hohnke Community Center. From open play to structured sports clinics, we've designed exciting activities to keep your kids active and engaged during their school break. Winter Wonder Camp First through fifth graders can spend their winter…
Woodridge Park District Commissioner Jack Mahoney Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Jack Mahoney is celebrating an incredible 40 years as a commissioner for the Woodridge Park District, the longest tenure in the District's 55-year history. Commissioner Mahoney first got involved with the Park District in 1973 when he moved to Woodridge, just 4 years after the District was established. He initially attended meetings to advocate for…
Jubilee Point Park Documentary
Woodridge Cable Television Channel 6 volunteer Tim Jensen recently produced a 4-part video serries about Jubilee Point Park. Learn about the history of the site, the Phase 2 development of the site and what to look forward to in the coming years with interviews from current Woodridge Park District Executive Director Jenny Knitter, retired Woodridge…
Coach Bubba of All Star Sports to be Honored with Good Sportsmanship Award
The Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) will recognize Josh Williams, the Regional Program Director of All Star Sports Instruction, better known as “Coach Bubba,” with a statewide award at the IAPD 2024 Best of the Best Award Gala on Friday, October 25. Coach Bubba will be honored with the statewide “Good Sportsmanship” award for…
Community Center Front Desk Hours on September 4
The front desk at the Fred C. Hohnke Community Center will be closed from 12:00 – 2:30 PM on Wednesday, September 4 for a staff meeting. Register online 24/7 at www.woodridgeparks.org or in person at the ARC from 9 AM – 6 PM.…
Enjoy Cypress Cove & Hobson Corner Park Splash Pad through Labor Day
School is in session and summer is coming to end but there is still time to savor those sun-soaked moments at two of the best spots in Woodridge: Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park is open on the weekends only and Labor Day from 12-5 pm, with advanced entry at 11:30 am for season pass holders.…
Labor Day Facility Hours
The following facilities have modified hours on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day: Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park: Postseason hours of 12-5 PM with 11:30 AM early entry for season pass holders; last day of the 2024 season. Village Greens Golf Course: Normal hours - Last tee time is at 7:00 PM; course…
