With spring in the air and a spirit of giving back in full bloom, the Woodridge Park District hosted its annual Clean Up the Parks Day this past weekend. Approximately 200 registered volunteers of all ages stepped up to make a difference across the community, fanning out to tackle litter and debris at 17 local…
Waves of DuPage Coloring Contest
Waves of DuPage Coloring Contest Help us celebrate the unveiling of the Lake Harriet mural at Village Hall—a special part of the Waves of DuPage Public Art Project in partnership with College of DuPage. We're inviting artists of all ages to bring Lake Harriet to life with color! Download or pick up a printed copy…
Discontinuation of Woodridge Resident Brush Drop-Off and Free Mulch Program
The Village of Woodridge and the Woodridge Park District announce upcoming changes to the Brush Drop-Off and Free Mulch Program. Beginning in May 2025, these services will be discontinued as the Park District plans its redevelopment of Jubilee Point Park and will be repurposing both the 71st Street property, which houses the bush drop-off chipping…
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…
Vote for Your Favorite Woodridge Park District Facilities & Parks During Park Madness
Park Madness is an exciting bracket-style competition where Woodridge Park District residents vote for their favorite parks! This fun and interactive contest lets you participate by casting votes as parks go head-to-head in each round. Each vote brings you closer to winning awesome prizes, including WPD-branded basketballs, frisbees, portable speakers, and gift cards! Whether you're…
Woodridge Park District Earns 15th Consecutive Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Woodridge Park District has been honored with the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the calendar year ending December 31, 2023, which is the 15th consecutive year the District has received this distinguished award. This prestigious recognition is the highest award in the field of governmental…
Community Center Front Desk Closed for in-service training
The front desk at the Fred C. Hohnke Community Center will be closed from 11:30 am- 2 pm on Friday, February 21 for staff training. Register online 24/7 at www.woodridgeparks.org or in person at the ARC from 9 AM – 6 PM.…
Woodridge Park District Superintendent of Recreation Awarded Public Employee of the Year
Don Ritter, Superintendent of Recreation & Deputy Director for the Woodridge Park District, was recently awarded the 2024 Employee of the Year as part of the Village’s Community Recognition Program. In 2025, Don will be celebrating 30 years with the Woodridge Park District. Don leads the Recreation Department, overseeing recreation supervisors who manage programs across…
Holiday Facility Hours
The following facilities have modified hours for the holiday season: ARC Fitness Center: Open 7 AM-12 PM on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Closed on Christmas Day ARC 1st Floor Registration Desk: Closed on Friday, December 20 for staff training Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New…
Woodridge Karate Instructor Wins Silver Medal in 2024 World Karate Championships in Spain
Sensei Skylar Lingl, an Illinois Shotokan Karate instructor who teaches at the Woodridge Park District, won a silver medal at the Karate World Cup in Spain on November 26. Skylar competed with the USA Karate Women’s Team, which included her sister and training partner Cirrus Lingl and two other women. According to USA Karate, they…
