Subsequent to Board approval of a contract with Davey Expert Tree Company at the January 16, 2024 Board meeting, the contractor under the supervision of ISA® Certified Arborists will begin on February 5th removing woody stemmed invasive brush throughout the natural areas on the Jubilee Point Park property. The non-native woody invasive plants scheduled to…
PEER REVIEW SUPPORTS DISTRICT’S PROPOSED JUBILEE POINT PARK NATURAL AREA IMPROVEMENT PLAN & PROPOSED BOARD ACTIONS
In advance of the Board of Commissioners consideration to accept the proposed Jubilee Point Park Natural Area Improvement Plan (“Plan”), the District received letters of support of the Plan subsequent to peer review by The Conservation Foundation and Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management. The Conservation Foundation President /CEO Brook McDonald stated, “While the initial non-native…
Totschool and KidzSquad programs are cancelled due SD#68’s E-learning day for Tuesday, Jan. 16
Weather Update: Totschool and Kidzsquad programs are cancelled due to SD#68’s E-learning day for Tuesday, Jan. 16. All other District facilities will remain open and programs held as scheduled.
Winter Storm Update
Due to Winter Storm Warning in effect, programs are cancelled today. The ARC, Fred C. Hohnke Community Center (FHCC) and Village Greens Golf Course Clubhouse will be closed Friday, Jan. 12. Status of evening ARC rentals and programs will be determined later today. Check back for updates before visiting. Stay SAFE!
Totschool & Kidz Squad Programs are cancelled on Friday, January 12th due to SD#68’s e-learning day
Totschool & Kidz Squad Programs are cancelled on Friday, January 12th due to SD#68’s e-learning day. We will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. If the District makes the decision to cancel additional programs and/or close facilities, an announcement will be posted on the website & RainOut Line, and participants/renters will be…
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ILLINOIS PARK DISTRICT HABITAT IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPROVED FOR JUBILEE POINT PARK
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources recently notified the Woodridge Park District that the application for an Illinois Park District Habitat Improvement Grant for $2,000 was approved. The program provides grants to park districts to purchase native plant material and to partner with students (grades prekindergarten through 12 in Illinois) or with a local youth group…
Board Reviews Jubliee Point Park ‘Draft’ Natural Area Improvement Plan, Park Improvement Design Development Plans at 50% Completion & New $225,000 DCEO Grant Announcement
Subsequent to presentation of the proposed ‘Draft’ of the Jubilee Point Park Natural Area Improvement Plan by staff to the Board of Commissioners at the December 19, 2023 Regular Board Meeting, the Board directed staff to proceed in finalizing details of the “Plan” and to make available for public review. The final “Plan” shall also…
Board To Review Draft of Jubilee Point Park Natural Area Improvement Plan & Approve Woodland Invasive Species Bid/Contract
The District’s Park, Planning & Development staff and Natural Resource Manager are scheduled to present highlights of the proposed ‘Draft’ Jubilee Point Park Natural Area Improvement Plan (“Plan”) to the Board of Commissioners at the December 19, 2023 Regular Board Meeting. The primary goal of the Plan is to recommend best management practices and improvements…
Superintendent of Finance, HR & IT Awarded Employee of the Year
Chris Webber, Superintendent of Finance, Personnel and IT at the Woodridge Park District, was recently awarded the 2023 Employee of the Year as part of the Village’s Community Recognition Program.He joined the District in 2017 as the new Superintendent of Finance, Personnel and IT to manage and audit the District’s net assets of $24 million,…
Woodridge Park District Preschool Program Donates to Local Charity
‘Tis the season for giving! Thank you to the Woodridge Park District Totschool families who donated 264 items to the Family Helping Families organization for the holidays. The grassroots neighborhood organization provides mentoring, tutoring, housing and job assistance for homeless families in DuPage county. Donations included a variety of paper towels, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste,…
