Subsequent to presentation of the proposed ‘Draft’ of the Jubilee Point Park Natural Area Improvement Plan by staff to the Board of Commissioners at the December 19, 2023 Regular Board Meeting, the Board directed staff to proceed in finalizing details of the “Plan” and to make available for public review. The final “Plan” shall also…
Board To Review Draft of Jubilee Point Park Natural Area Improvement Plan & Approve Woodland Invasive Species Bid/Contract
The District’s Park, Planning & Development staff and Natural Resource Manager are scheduled to present highlights of the proposed ‘Draft’ Jubilee Point Park Natural Area Improvement Plan (“Plan”) to the Board of Commissioners at the December 19, 2023 Regular Board Meeting. The primary goal of the Plan is to recommend best management practices and improvements…
Superintendent of Finance, HR & IT Awarded Employee of the Year
Chris Webber, Superintendent of Finance, Personnel and IT at the Woodridge Park District, was recently awarded the 2023 Employee of the Year as part of the Village’s Community Recognition Program.He joined the District in 2017 as the new Superintendent of Finance, Personnel and IT to manage and audit the District’s net assets of $24 million,…
Woodridge Park District Preschool Program Donates to Local Charity
‘Tis the season for giving! Thank you to the Woodridge Park District Totschool families who donated 264 items to the Family Helping Families organization for the holidays. The grassroots neighborhood organization provides mentoring, tutoring, housing and job assistance for homeless families in DuPage county. Donations included a variety of paper towels, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste,…
Woodridge Garden Club Donates Over 1,700 Pounds of Food to West Suburban Community Pantry in 2023
The Woodridge Park District’s Garden Club grew and donated 1,735 pounds of produce to the West Suburban Community Pantry in 2023. 1,462 pounds were grown on the club’s garden plots and 273 pounds were grown on club member’s Kenneth Consoer plot at the Woodridge Community Garden site. The Woodridge Garden Club is a club for…
November Board Meeting to Include Jubilee Point Park Design Update and Ecologist Overview of Tree Inventory Assessment and Draft of Natural Areas Habitat Management Plan
Representatives from Hitchcock Design Group (Landscape Architecture Consultant) are scheduled to update the Board of Commissioners on the Jubilee Point Park Phase 2 design development plans currently at 30% completion at the November 21, 2023, Regular Board Meeting. Also, representatives from the Conservation Foundation (natural areas assurance program consulting), an ecologist from Graf Tree Care,…
Thanksgiving Facility Hours
The following facilities have modified hours the week of Thanksgiving: ARC Fitness Center: Open 7 AM-12 PM on Thanksgiving Day ARC Registration Desk: Closed on Thanksgiving Day Fred C. Hohnke Community Center & Administrative Offices: Closed Thanksgiving Day through Sunday Village Greens Golf Course: Golf course closed on Thanksgiving Day | Clubhouse open 8 AM-4…
Ide’s Grove West Park Path Closed November 8th for Tree Removals
The path at Ide’s Grove West Park will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, November 8th for tree removals.
Executive Director Mike Adams Announces Retirement; Board Appoints Current Director of Parks, Planning & Development Jenny Knitter as Incoming Executive Director
Mike Adams, Executive Director of the Woodridge Park District, announced his scheduled retirement effective June 30, 2024 to the Board of Commissioners at the August 2023 Regular Board Meeting. Mike has proudly served the Woodridge Park District and Woodridge community, which he lives in, for over 34 years. He started his employment in 1990 as…
Jubilee Point Park Chosen as New Name for Town Centre Property
Subsequent to an internal process to brainstorm park name suggestions for the 44-acre Town Centre property, the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution at the October 17 Regular Board Meeting officially naming the property “Jubilee Point Park.” The new park name reflects on the property’s 40-year legacy and the community’s ongoing support of hosting the…
