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…
Turn Winter Break into an Adventure with Camps, Clinics and More
Give your kids an unforgettable holiday season with action-packed camps and programs at both the ARC and Fred C. Hohnke Community Center. From open play to structured sports clinics, we've designed exciting activities to keep your kids active and engaged during their school break. Winter Wonder Camp First through fifth graders can spend their winter…
Gear Up for Thanksgiving Fun at the ARC
Get ready for an action-packed Thanksgiving break at the ARC! We’ve got something for everyone, from fast-paced laser tag to creative LEGO® building, basketball skills camps and open gyms! Click on the links below to learn more about each activity. Youth Open Soccer & Basketball Wednesday, November 27 | 9:30-11:00 am | High School Monday,…
Woodridge Park District Commissioner Jack Mahoney Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Jack Mahoney is celebrating an incredible 40 years as a commissioner for the Woodridge Park District, the longest tenure in the District's 55-year history. Commissioner Mahoney first got involved with the Park District in 1973 when he moved to Woodridge, just 4 years after the District was established. He initially attended meetings to advocate for…
