On September 18th, improvements to the playground at Goodrich School were completed and the playground was reopened for student and public use. The project included the installation of new playground equipment and swings selected in the spring by an online vote of the student body; replacement of existing wood timber borders with poured concrete barrier…
Hobson, Janes & Westminster Courts Open for Play
Updated September 18, 2025: Repairs and recoloring work at Hobson Corner Park tennis and pickleball courts; Westminster Park tennis courts and Janes Avenue basketball courts are complete and all courts are open for play. Original Post on August 29, 2025: Beginning September 2nd, the following courts will be closed for surface repairs and recoloring: Hobson…
Progress Continues at Jubilee Point Park
Construction of Jubilee Point Park is moving forward and remains on schedule, weather permitting, for completion in late 2025. This in spite of weather challenges in recent weeks. Throughout July, crews focused on mass grading work in the picnic grove and other areas of the site. Heavy rainfall in mid-to-late July and again in mid-August…
Goodrich School Playground Donated to Kids Around the World; New Playground Coming Soon
On August 5, the Woodridge Park District partnered with the non-profit organization Kids Around the World to remove the playground equipment at Goodrich School. With the help of volunteers, the equipment will be refurbished and shipped to a community where children have little or no access to play spaces. In its place, a brand-new playground…
Exciting Progress at Jubilee Point Park
On Wednesday, June 4th, the Park District held a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the project at the corner of Woodridge Drive and 71st Street. Woodridge Park District and Village Staff members were in attendance, in addition to elected officials, including State Senators John Curran and Rachel Ventura. Following the 40th annual Woodridge Jubilee Festival, the…
ARC Playground Renovations Begin March 31
The ARC playground will be closed for renovations starting Monday, March 31st. Originally opened in 2017, the playground featured two play structures with electronic gaming capabilities, a popular trend in commercial playground equipment at the time. However, District staff have since encountered ongoing issues with the electronic components. In 2023, the manufacturer announced it would…
Hobson Splash Pad Closing at 4 PM on Tuesday
The Hobson Corner Park Splash Pad is closing at 4 pm on Tuesday, August 13th for maintenance and will re-open at 9 am on Wednesday, August 14th.
Janes Avenue Park Entrance & Parking Lot Closed July 26-27
The Janes Avenue Park entrance and parking lot will be closed beginning Friday, July 26 for repair and sealcoating and will tentatively re-open on Saturday afternoon.
Jubilee Point Park Chosen as New Name for Town Centre Property
Subsequent to an internal process to brainstorm park name suggestions for the 44-acre Town Centre property, the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution at the October 17 Regular Board Meeting officially naming the property “Jubilee Point Park.” The new park name reflects on the property’s 40-year legacy and the community’s ongoing support of hosting the…
Portion on Lake Harriet Path Closed Through July 18
During the July 14th storms, a tree fell and is blocking a portion of the Lake Harriet path. The tree is scheduled to be removed on July 18 and the path is closed until the tree is removed. Please use caution around this area at Lake Harriet. …
