Asphalt maintenance including crack repair and sealcoating will take place at numerous park sites and pathways throughout Woodridge beginning May 11 through July 1. Parking lot closures will occur during this time. Sites include: Hobson Corner Park Parking Lot: tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 12 and Friday, May 13 Orchard Hill Park Parking Lot &…
Mowing & Seeding Status
As the Park Maintenance division begins to ramp up seasonal maintenance and mowing practices this spring, the District respectfully asks for residents’ patience as crews strive to catch up on mowing throughout the parks and facility grounds. The ongoing rain events, extended chilly temperatures and minimal time of drying periods have resulted in many areas…
Castaldo Park Turf Restoration Begins April 18
Beginning April 18 through June 1, a large area of turf that is adjacent to the path will be fenced off for turf improvements at Castaldo Park. As a result of the heavy traffic and usage of the park and the compacted soil, the District will be aerating, seeding and fertilizing the turf to establish…
Playground Closures Begin March 28 for Safety Surface Replacement
The playgrounds at Willow Creek School, Falconridge Park and Somerset Park will receive new playground safety surface this spring. A contracted landscaping company will remove the existing safety surface and fabric and replace it with “Safe-T-Mat,” an engineered, ADA-approved wood chip. The playgrounds will be closed while work occurs. The estimated work schedule/closures are as…
The Town Centre Sled Hill Is Now Open!
The new sled hill, located just west of Jefferson Jr. High’s new athletic field complex, was closed last winter in order to properly establish the hillside turf, but it’s now ready for snow and sledders! The 22-foot hill will be open during daylight hours when conditions allow for sledding. Parking spaces are located immediately north…
Jefferson Junior High Track & Field Open 6-8 PM for Thanksgiving Walks & Pick-Up Games
Walk off the turkey and pie or put together a family soccer game under the lights at the Jefferson Junior High track & field this holiday week! The track and field lights will be on from 6-8 pm beginning Wednesday, November 24 through Saturday, November 27.
Work at Ide’s Grove West Park Begins Monday
Beginning on Monday, November 8th, Park District staff will begin hauling off organic debris remaining from this summer’s tornado clean-up efforts in preparation for native seeding and tree in spring 2022. The primary area impacted by this work will be the area north of the asphalt path extending from the Cedar Drive entrance to the…
Tornado Cleanup Continues in Woodridge with Help from Other Park Districts
Ten Woodridge Park District sites were impacted by the June 20th tornado and staff continues to remove debris and damaged trees from parks and paths and fix damaged property. With some initial clean up conducted, Park District staff will continue to assess tree conditions evaluating structural integrity and health, which may result in more removals.…
Ide's Grove West Playground & Paths and Boundary Hill Woods Closed Until Further Notice
The paths and playground at Ide's Grove West Park and Boundary Hill Woods are closed until further notice to allow staff to clean up the damage from the June 20th tornado.
Hobson Pickleball Courts Now Open
Now that the snow and ice has melted, the pickleball courts at Hobson Corner Park are open for the season.
