July 4, 2022 - In response to the tragic mass shooting that took place earlier today in Highland Park, and consistent with the recommendation of the DuPage County Public Safety Committee and the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office to cancel all mass gatherings, the Villages of Downers Grove and Woodridge have made the decision to cancel…
Coming Soon: A New Playground Surface at Forest Glen Park
The Forest Glen Park playground is closed through mid-August as we work to replace the rubber playground surface. Thank you for your patience while we improve this park and be sure to check out the Woodridge Park District map for other parks and playgrounds to play.…
Tornado Aftermath Update
The Woodridge Park District extends our heartfelt sympathies to those impacted by last night’s tornado. Park District staff has been and will continue to assist Village of Woodridge crews with clearing streets in order to make them passible for neighborhood residents and EMS. Preliminary assessment of park property and facilities determined that there was no…
Prescribed Burns to Occur This Spring
The Woodridge Park District will be conducting prescribed burns in several parks and properties this spring. The burns will take place between now and April 30, when weather conditions are suitable. Prescribed burns are part of a natural areas management process and will be conducted by trained Park District staff or a contractor. All burns…
Woodridge Rotary Club Awards Totschool with Early Childhood Grant
The Woodridge Park District's preschool program, Totschool, was recently chosen as the $500 Early Childhood grant recipient from the Woodridge Rotary Club. Recreation Supervisor Kathi Wencewicz (left) and Recreation Coordinator Amelia Lozano (right) purchased supplies for Totschool students including games, paper, art supplies and more with the grant money.
Hobson Corner Park Splash Pad and Tennis/Pickleball Courts Are Now Open
The splash pad is open daily from 9 AM - 7 PM and the tennis and pickleball courts are open from sunrise until 10 PM with lights available for evening play.
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Woodridge Park District Active Adult Group Donates Over 5,000 Handmade Items to Local Charities
Crafting for a Cause has been sewing, crocheting and knitting since 2015 and in 2019 alone, they made and donated over 5,000 homemade items.
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Woodridge Park District Awarded Third Place in State-Wide Marketing Competition
The marketing department was awarded third place in the Information Print Communication category for the 2019 Popular Annual Financial Report.
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Nominate Your Favorite Coach for the Woodridge Park District Coach of the Year
Nominations for the annual award will be accepted through February 14.
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Woodridge Garden Club Grew and Donated 101 Pounds of Produce for the West Suburban Community Pantry
This summer, the Woodridge Park District�s Garden Club maintained a garden plot and donated 101 pounds of produce to the West Suburban Community Pantry.
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