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.
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.
Woodridge Police Seek Information on Suspicious Incident
Woodridge, IL (October 23, 2020) – As previously stated in prior New Release posted on October 12, 2012, nothing is more important to the Woodridge Park District than making sure park patrons are safe when visiting and using parks, playgrounds and pathways. It is a responsibility that we continuously take very seriously. That’s why we…
Ide's Grove West Development Project Underway; Park is Closed During Construction
When it opens this fall, the new Ide's Grove West Park will include 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old composite playgrounds with swings, a zip line, hillside slides, a shelter, seating areas, a drinking fountain, accessible walks connecting neighborhoods to the park and existing bike paths.
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COVID-19 Updates: Playgrounds Are Open & ARC Reopening on July 6
Hello Phase 4! We are excited to welcome our community back to our playgrounds and to the ARC.
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Park Mowing Status: Record Rainfall (AGAIN) Continues to Hinder Maintenance Operations
For the fourth year in a row we've experienced record rainfall. The District respectfully asks for residents' patience as Maintenance Crews strive to catch up on mowing, weeding and various maintenance tasks throughout the parks.…
