Construction of Jubilee Point Park is moving forward and remains on schedule, weather permitting, for completion in late 2025. This in spite of weather challenges in recent weeks. Throughout July, crews focused on mass grading work in the picnic grove and other areas of the site. Heavy rainfall in mid-to-late July and again in mid-August…
Woodridge Park District Announces Lease Termination for Village Greens Golf Course, Village of Woodridge to Begin Evaluating Options
The Village of Woodridge received formal notice from the Woodridge Park District this week of its intent to terminate its lease and operation of Village Greens Golf Course, effective November 11, 2025. The Village has owned the Village Greens property since 1972, when it purchased the course from a private owner. The Village operated the…
Goodrich School Playground Donated to Kids Around the World; New Playground Coming Soon
On August 5, the Woodridge Park District partnered with the non-profit organization Kids Around the World to remove the playground equipment at Goodrich School. With the help of volunteers, the equipment will be refurbished and shipped to a community where children have little or no access to play spaces. In its place, a brand-new playground…
Community Survey Open Through October 31st for Resident Input
The Woodridge Park District hired the ETC Institute to conduct a statistically valid survey this summer to help determine park and recreation priorities for the community. The survey was mailed to a random sample of households within the Park District, with an option to complete it online. A total of 389 surveys were completed. While…
Woodridge Park District Adopts Safer, Herbicide-Free Weed Control
The Woodridge Park District is taking a major step toward protecting the health of its community, employees, and environment by switching to a safer, herbicide-free solution for weed control. This year, the Parks Department invested in a Foamstream weed control system—a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical-based methods. Foamstream is the world’s leading commercial herbicide-free weed…
Summer Concert and Programs Cancelled Due to Extreme Heat
The following outdoor events/programs have been cancelled due to the excessive heat forecasted for this week: Wednesday, July 23; Summer Concert at Seven Bridges Park. If rescheduled, a new date will be posted to the website. Wednesday, July 23; Pickleball Leagues at Hobson Corner Park. If rescheduled, participants will be contacted directly. Thursday, July 24:…
Exciting Progress at Jubilee Point Park
On Wednesday, June 4th, the Park District held a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the project at the corner of Woodridge Drive and 71st Street. Woodridge Park District and Village Staff members were in attendance, in addition to elected officials, including State Senators John Curran and Rachel Ventura. Following the 40th annual Woodridge Jubilee Festival, the…
Fourth of July Hours
The following facilities have modified hours on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day: Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park: Modified hours of 12-5 pm; with 11:30 am early entry for season pass holders ARC: Closed Fred C. Hohnke Community Center & Administrative Offices: Closed Village Greens Golf Course: Last tee time is at 2…
Commemerative Jubilee T-shirts Available at the Fest While Supplies Last
The Jubilee is your last chance to snag a commemorative Jubilee anniversary t-shirt! When & Where: Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights: t-shirt launcher during live music - get ready to catch! Saturday, June 14: starting at 12pm in the Beer Tent while supplies last …
Cypress Cove Main Pool to Open on June 9
UPDATE: The main pool will re-open on Monday, June 9. Pool Leak Found & Repair Scheduled In early May, Park District staff discovered a leak in our main pool after noticing flooding in the landscape beds while filling the pool. After weeks of working with a leak detection company using underground cameras and pipe testing…
