Crafting for a Cause, a group of Woodridge Park District active adults, has been sewing, crocheting and knitting since 2015 and in 2021, they made and donated nearly 2,000 homemade items. These handmade blankets, scarves, hats, pillows, aprons, dolls and backpacks were donated to local groups and hospitals in need including the Woodridge School District…
Julie Rhodes Receives Village of Woodridge Mayor’s Spirit Award
The Village of Woodridge Mayor’s Spirit Award is all about the compassion, dedication, and courage shown by those supporting the Woodridge community. This year, the Mayor’s Spirit Award was given to all Woodridge volunteers, which included Woodridge resident and Woodridge Park District employee Julie Rhodes. As the Assistant Superintendent of Recreation and Safety Coordinator, Julie…
Holiday Hours at the ARC and Community Center
Please note the following modified holiday facility hours: ARC Fitness Center Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day: 7 am-12 pm Christmas Day: Closed ARC Registration Desk Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day: Closed Fred C. Hohnke Community Center Administrative Office & Registration Desk December 17: Closed for…
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…
Woodridge Park District Receives Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency Award
The Woodridge Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). The two statewide associations administer the Illinois Distinguished Accreditation program with the goal of improving the delivery of park and recreation services to Illinois residents. "Illinois…
12 Days of Christmas in Woodridge
Get into the holiday spirit with a variety of family and age-specific programs at the Woodridge Park District, Woodridge Library and Village of Woodridge. Make a Winter Wreath | Teens & Adults December 2 | 7 pm Woodridge Library LEARN MORE Santa Comes to Woodridge | Family December 4 | 11 am St. Scholastica Parish…
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.
Holiday Hours at the ARC and Community Center
Please note the following modified holiday facility hours: ARC Fitness Center | Thanksgiving Day: 7 am-12 pm ARC Registration Desk | Thanksgiving Day: Closed Fred C. Hohnke Community Center | November 25-28: Closed…
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…
Woodridge Soccer Association Seeking Nominations for Vice-President & Administrator
Use your skill-sets, expertise and experience to help shape the future of the Woodridge Soccer Association (WSA) by becoming the Vice-President or Administrator. In order to hold office on the Executive Council such person must be a parent, legal guardian, or coach having a player registered in the WSA program at any time during the…
