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Featured Park Projects
Protective Netting Completed at Orchard Hill Park Baseball Fields |
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 New protective netting now shields spectators at Orchard Hill Park following the completion of a two-week construction project. The installation, finished on October 3rd, features an innovative network of cables and netting suspended from newly erected 25-foot support posts, seamlessly connecting to the existing backstop infrastructure.
The enhanced safety system spans the areas between the park’s three baseball diamonds and central shelter, creating a protective canopy to guard visitors against wayward balls from concurrent games. Despite the scope of the improvements, which began September 18th, the park maintained normal operations throughout construction, allowing teams and players to continue their regular practice and game schedules with minimal interference. |
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New RECREATIONAL TRAIL coming soon to HAWTHORNE HILL WOODS |
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 Updated December 13, 2024 – A scenic recreational trail is under construction at Hawthorne Hill Woods, designed to enhance residents’ connection with nature while expanding Woodridge’s existing pathway network. During construction sections of the existing path may be closed for public safety as a result of construction traffic. The 0.65-mile accessible trail will wind through the woodland’s natural landscape, linking the north and south sections of the Woodridge Comprehensive Multi-use Pathway System. The trail features a 9.5-foot-wide crushed limestone surface, with strategic asphalt sections where it connects to existing bike paths and crosses culverts in flood-prone areas.
The total project costs, estimated to be just under $550,000, received significant financial support through a $200,000 grant awarded from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Recreational Trails Program.. This development aligns with the community’s vision outlined in the 2014 Woodridge Town Centre Master Plan. Construction is expected to be completed in spring 2025, offering residents a new way to explore and experience the natural beauty of Hawthorne Hill Woods. Design for this path began when staff consulted with an Ecological Engineer, Living Waters Consultants (LWC), an expert in ecology and site sensitivity within diverse ecological environments similar to Hawthorne Hill Woods. LWC helped layout and design the path to minimize the disruption of wetlands and minimize tree removals as this pedestrian path was planned on this unique property. Any disturbed areas will be restored to native riparian species. Also, selective tree removal is now complete and has only occurred along the relatively narrow, proposed path route, in order to allow for the path installation. |
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Pond Maintenance at Ide’s Grove West Park |
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 Updated June 14, 2024 – Since receiving initial complaints about the pond at Ide’s Grove West Park this spring, District staff began regularly monitoring and evaluating the conditions and ultimately concluded that the pond warranted treatment. On Wednesday, May 15th, the District started a course of chemical treatments to address the filamentous algae. Since the algae was approaching 100% coverage of the pond’s surface area, District staff sought professional input from pond/aquatic management companies to ensure the District’s plan was effective and to identify other viable methods for expediting the process. Because of the extensive nature of the algae bloom, the solution recommended to most efficiently and effectively address the situation was the mechanical harvesting and disposal of the algae. The District has secured a contract with Integrated Lakes Management (ILM) for one day of mechanical removal of the algae from the pond for disposal off-site. This work was completed on June 12th, resulting in an immediate reduction of algae coverage of nearly 100% to less than 20% coverage. A key benefit to mechanically removing the algae is that the nutrients contained in the algae are also removed from the pond and not left to decompose on site. This method reduces the volume of organic material and nutrients in the pond reducing the risk of similar algae blooms in future years.
Check back for updates regarding the District’s efforts to address the algae issues at Ide’s Grove West Park. Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions related to these ongoing efforts. |
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park improvements at ide’s grove east & Summerhill parks |
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| May 28, 2024 – Improvements are coming this summer to Ide’s Grove East Park and Summerhill Park.
Improvements at Ide’s Grove East will include the replacement of damaged and failing pavement in the playground area with ADA-accessible concrete flatwork and asphalt paving to restore primary playground access points and accessible bench seating areas. The improvements will also include renovation of the existing pond overlook/fishing pier including: the replacement of ADA noncompliant paths with new accessible paths, replacement of damaged and degraded concrete flatwork, site grading, minor lighting modifications, and landscape improvements. Additionally, new benches will be installed throughout the park. At Summerhill Park, work will consist of replacement of existing modular block playground borders and the adjacent retaining walls with poured concrete playground borders and poured concrete retaining walls. Further site improvements will include the replacement of the existing ADA non-compliant seating area overlooking Prentis Creek with both accessible and stepped walks providing access to bench seating overlooking the creek. Additionally, new benches will be installed throughout the park. |
2023-2024 Capital Asset Replacement Projects & Purchases
ARC Elliptical Fitness Equipment Purchase |
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| ARC-CRP #23-01c| Project Completed | Project entailed the replacement of five elliptical fitness machines. |
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ARC Exterior Dimensional Sign Addition Project |
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| MSP #23-03pc | Project Completed | Project entailed the addition of “Woodridge Park District” signs to the north and west exterior facades of the facility. | 
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Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park Concessions Furniture Replacement Project |
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| ACRP #23-01-01 | Project Completed | Project entails replacement purchase of Trex® recycled plastic concession table and chair furniture. | |
Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park Buildings Roof Shingle Replacement Project |
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| ACRP #23-02c | Project Start: October 2023 | Project entails removal and replacement of asphalt roof shingles on the main bathhouse, filter and mechanical buildings. |  |
Hawthorne Hill Woods, Phase 1 – Culvert Replacements Project |
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| CDP #22-02c-01 | Project Completed | Project entailed the replacement of 2 existing storm water concrete culverts under the maintenance access drive damaged from previous floods. |  |
Castaldo Park Picnic Table Replacement Purchase Project |
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| CRP #23-04pc | Project Completed | Project entailed the replacement purchase of 30 heavy-duty picnic tables with recycled plastic lumber. | |
Castaldo Park Shelter Roof Replacement Project |
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| CRP #23-05c | Project Start: October 2023 | Project entails removal of cedar shake shingles and replacement with polymer slate style shingles. |  |
Maintenance Facility Fence Replacement Project |
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| CRP #23-06c-R1 | Project Start: October 2023 | Project entails removal and replacement of maintenance yard 8’ high cedar wood fence and gates. | |
Multi-Site Park Improvements Project |
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| CRP #23-07-01 | Project Start: October 2023 | Project entails concrete flatwork, natural flagstone pavers, ADA accessible improvements, playground border concrete curbing, concrete retaining walls, park bench replacements and tree replacements at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, Ide’s Grove East Park, Summerhill Park, and Windy Point Park. | |
2023 Asphalt Resealing Project |
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| CRP #23-08c | Project In-progress | Project entails asphalt pavement resealing and line restriping of pathways and parking lots at Caddie Corner Park (Path – Completed), Lake Carleton (Path – Completed), Janes Avenue Park (Parking Lot – Completed), ComEd – Hobson Road to 71st Street (Path – Completed), Village Greens Golf Course (Parking Lot – October 2023), Ide’s Grove West Park (Path – Completed), Willowcreek Elementary School (Path – Completed). | |
Echo Point Park Drinking Fountain Replacement Purchase |
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| CRP #23-09pc | Project Completed | Project entailed the replacement purchase of an ADA accessible drinking fountain with dog bowl access. | |
Mending Wall & Summerhill Parks Railing and Post Replacement Project |
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| CRP #23-10-2pc | Project In-progress | Project entails removal and replacement of the custom metal safety railing and wood post system. |  |
63rd Street Park Basketball Court Surface Recoloring Project |
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| CRP #23-11pc | Project Start: May/June 2024 | Project entails the cleaning, preparation, crack refilling and recolor coating system to both the west and east basketball courts. | |
Recently Completed Projects
63RD STREET PARK BASKETBALL COURT SURFACE RECOLORING PROJECT
July 5, 2024 – On July 3rd the basketball courts at 63rd Street Park reopened for public use. A part of the District’s Capital Replacement Program, the repair and recoloring work on the courts began on June 28th. The project included the cleaning, preparation, crack refilling, and reapplication of the color coating system to both the west and east basketball courts.
Spring Landscape Plantings
In May and June, District staff completed spring landscape plantings throughout our parks. This work included tree and shrub replacement plantings and the addition of eight new memorial trees. This spring staff \also renovated select landscape beds at 63rd Street Park, the ARC, Cypress Cove and the Fred C. Hohnke Community Center. Through continued investment, the District ensures that our park landscapes remain beautiful, diverse, and healthy.
NEW SHADE STRUCTURES, PADDLE RACKING SYSTEM AND MORE INSTALLED AT HOBSON CORNER PARK
Updated November 20, 2023 –Improvements to the splash pad and pickleball courts at
Hobson Corner Park was completed in mid November. In the splash pad area, two 15’x15’ fabric shade structures were installed in the lawn area to improve the experience of splash pad users, in addition to a spectator/staging space for pickle ballers. The pickleball improvements include the development of an accessible walk and paved seating space along the eastside of the pickleball courts featuring a cantilevered 14’x30’ fabric shade structure; a paddle racking system for organizing pace of play; accessible seating; and a concrete seat wall with associated landscape and drainage improvements.
Woodridge Park District and School District 68 Collaborate to Replace Murphy and Edgewood School Playgrounds
August 31, 2023 –Construction at Murphy and Edgewood School playgrounds is complete and both parks are open for play.
Staff and volunteers from the Woodridge Park District, Woodridge School District 68 and Kids Around the World, a non for profit organization that recycles old playgrounds giving them new life in other countries, helped remove the old playground equipment at Murphy and Edgewood Schools in June. Thanks to Kids Around the World (KATW), the removed play equipment from both schools will be refurbished with new fittings and hardware, repainted and welded in their warehouse in Rockford, IL. KATW then connect with communities overseas to determine a need and an appropriate fit for each playground based on playground size and features and site assessments of possible playground locations. Once a site is identified for each unique playground and a rebuild date is coordinated, KATW ship the playground from their warehouse to the new overseas location and send their staff and volunteers to manage the safe rebuild of these refurbished playgrounds, often in communities where kids have never even been on a playground before. Upon completion, KATW then send photos and updates of the reinstallation efforts of all donated playgrounds so agencies can see what a great impact their donation has made to another community. Not only does partnering with KATW with playground donations give to underserved communities, but by donating these playgrounds and removing with KATW staff and volunteers, there are no costs for equipment removal. In fact, staff estimates it saves the Park District between $5,000 and $10,000 for each playground (the estimated cost a contractor would charge to remove and legally dispose of the playground equipment, which would likely end up in a landfill).
The demolition of the playground equipment was part of a playground replacement project at both schools which also includes the replacement of swings at Edgewood School, the replacement of existing wood timber borders with poured concrete barrier curbing and seat walls, replacement of engineered wood fiber playground safety surfacing, drainage improvements, the addition of accessible ramps, paving for accessible site amenities (benches and trash receptacles) and landscape plantings for increased shade.
Because of a long-standing intergovernmental partnership between the two agencies, the playground replacement costs will be funded cooperatively by both School District 68 and the Woodridge Park District. The sharing in costs also allows Park District staff to enhance the two playground areas in line with the District’s typical neighborhood park developments by incorporating site furnishings (benches and trash receptacles) and the planting of shade trees at these school playground locations.
