Woodridge Park District

What Woodridge Park District does

Woodridge Park District is an Illinois municipal corporation organized on October 21, 1969 under the Illinois Park District Code, serving as a political subdivision of the State of Illinois rather than a privately held business. It provides parks, recreation programs, and community facilities to approximately 35,500 residents within a 10.26-square-mile service area in Woodridge, Illinois, operating 70+ parks across 553-685 acres and 21 miles of paved bikeways connected to regional trails. Core facilities include the ARC (Athletic Recreation Center), Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, Fred C. Hohnke Community Center, and the under-construction Jubilee Point Park (42.5 acres, opening Summer 2026).

The district's core offering is a portfolio of 1,000+ annual programs covering youth sports leagues (soccer, basketball, baseball), KIDZ Squad before/after-school care, Tot School preschool, summer and winter camps, aquatic programming, fitness and active adult classes, special interest courses, and community events such as the annual Woodridge Jubilee festival, Summer Concert Series, Movies Under the Moon, and Haunted Forest Walk. Operational technology is built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: ACTIVE Net handles online registration, Eventbrite is used for ticketed events such as the Jubilee Ale Trail, TeamSideLine manages league schedules, the Rainout Line app and website provide weather notifications, and Foamstream delivers herbicide-free weed control across park grounds. Facility rentals (park shelters, indoor rooms, athletic fields, birthday party packages, and forthcoming community garden plots at Jubilee Point Park) round out the service catalog.

The revenue model is dominated by property tax collections from district residents, classified as a recurring revenue stream, supplemented by program registration fees, facility and venue rentals, aquatic park admissions and season passes, corporate and community sponsorships, and episodic grants (e.g., $3,000 Trees Forever grant). The district exited its 30-year Village Greens Golf Course lease effective November 11, 2025, signaling a strategic refocus on core parks and aquatics. Programs are accessed directly by residents via online registration, walk-in desks at the ARC and Fred C. Hohnke Community Center, and direct facility access. Governance is provided by a five-member Board of Park Commissioners, with a 40+ year-tenured commissioner (Jack Mahoney) and an executive team led by Executive Director Jenny Knitter, reflecting institutional continuity characteristic of long-established municipal park agencies.

Name

Woodridge Park District

Legal name

Woodridge Park District

Website

https://woodridgeparks.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Woodridge Park District is an Illinois municipal corporation serving approximately 35,500 residents with 70+ parks, three recreation facilities, and 1,000+ annual programs. Its revenue is primarily property tax-funded, supplemented by program fees, rentals, sponsorships, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal recreation services
• Community parks facilities
• Public aquatics programs
• Youth sports leagues
• Facility rental programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: As a municipal corporation, the Woodridge Park District receives funding through property taxes from residents within its boundaries, serving as the primary revenue source for operations and capital improvements.
2. Program Registration Fees: Fees charged for recreation programs including youth sports leagues, camps (KIDZ Squad, summer/winter camps), Tot School, fitness classes, aquatic programs, and special interest classes.
3. Facility and Venue Rentals: Revenue from renting park shelters, facility rooms, birthday party packages, outdoor athletic fields, and event venues. Park shelter rentals available at Castaldo Park, Echo Point Park, and 83rd Street Park.
4. Aquatic Park Admissions: Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park generates revenue through daily admissions and season passes during the summer operational season.
5. Grants and External Funding: The district pursues grant funding for specific projects including Trees Forever grants for tree plantings and other environmental improvement initiatives.
6. Sponsorships: Corporate and community sponsorships for special events and programs, with sponsorship opportunities available through the district's sponsorship program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Woodridge Park District is a municipal corporation that operates more than 70 community and neighborhood parks across approximately 553–685 acres, three primary recreation facilities (ARC, Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, Fred C. Hohnke Community Center), and delivers over 1,000 annual recreation programs including youth sports, before/after-school care, preschool, camps, aquatics, fitness, and community festivals. Its offerings are funded through property taxes, program fees, facility rentals, aquatic admissions, grants, and sponsorships, with all services available to residents within its 10.26 square mile service area.

Product overview

The Woodridge Park District operates a comprehensive parks and recreation system serving approximately 35,500 residents across 10.26 square miles. The core offerings include three main facilities: the ARC (Athletic Recreation Center) with fitness, gymnasium, and turf facilities; Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park with pools and water amenities; and the Fred C. Hohnke Community Center serving as administrative headquarters. The district delivers over 1,000 recreational programs annually including youth sports (Woodridge Soccer Association), camps, KIDZ Squad before/after-school care, Tot School preschool program, and special events such as the annual Woodridge Jubilee festival. Facility and park rentals including shelter rentals, room rentals, athletic field rentals, community garden plots, and birthday party packages provide additional services. The district maintains 70+ community and neighborhood parks across 553-685 acres, including the new Jubilee Point Park (42.5 acres), and 21 miles of paved bikeways. Programs and facility access are managed through online registration via the ACTIVE Net third-party system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park: Family aquatic park operated by the Woodridge Park District featuring pools and water activities.
• ARC (Athletic Recreation Center)
• Fred C. Hohnke Community Center
• Woodridge Jubilee

Products and services

• ARC (Athletic Recreation Center) The ARC is the primary indoor recreation facility offering a fitness center, gymnasium, turf fields, sports programs, camps, and before/after-school KIDZ Squad care. It is open to Woodridge residents and the broader community for recreation, fitness, and youth programming.
• Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park An outdoor family aquatic center featuring pools, water slides, and splash pad facilities open seasonally through Labor Day. Generates revenue through daily admissions and season passes, serving families and individual aquatic-park visitors.
• Fred C. Hohnke Community Center Community center facility serving as the administrative headquarters and hosting various recreation programs and room rentals. Used by residents for programs, meetings, and event rentals.
• KIDZ Squad Before and after-school child care program for school-age children, providing structured care during the school year. Registration for new participants occurs in person at the ARC.
• Tot School Preschool learning program for young children offered through the Recreation Department, providing early childhood education experiences for resident families.
• Summer and Winter Camps Full-day camp programs offering games, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips for children in grades 1-5 during summer and winter school breaks.
• Woodridge Soccer Association Youth soccer league program operated in partnership with the park district, offering recreational and competitive soccer opportunities for children and youth in the community.
• Woodridge Jubilee Annual community festival featuring free admission, live music, carnival rides, food, drinks, and family activities. Hosted jointly by the Woodridge Park District and Village of Woodridge.
• Park Shelter Rentals Rental program for covered pavilions at Castaldo Park, Echo Point Park, and 83rd Street Park, available by permit for family celebrations, reunions, and company picnics with full-day (9 AM to dusk) reservation windows.
• Facility and Room Rentals Rental options for indoor facilities and meeting rooms at the ARC and Fred C. Hohnke Community Center for events and gatherings open to residents and community groups.
• Birthday Parties Party packages and venue options available for children's birthday celebrations at park district facilities.
• Outdoor Athletic Field Rentals Rental options for outdoor sports fields and courts for leagues, tournaments, and group sports activities.
• Community Garden Plots Garden plot rentals available for residents to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers at designated park locations, with Jubilee Point Park plots opening in 2026.
• Jubilee Point Park New 42.5-acre community park featuring a sled hill, walking/biking trails, community garden, multi-sport court, pickleball courts, playground, picnic areas, and a park shelter, slated for Summer 2026 opening.
• Hobson Corner Splash Pad Free public splash pad facility open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM through Labor Day during summer season, available to community members at no charge.
• Woodridge Bikeways System 21 miles of paved off-road bikeways with connections to regional trails throughout the park district, available for public recreational use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 35,500 residents across 10.26 square miles with more than 1,000 annual programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Village of WoodridgeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 1969The Village of Woodridge and Woodridge Park District are co-hosts of the annual Woodridge Jubilee festival and collaborate on numerous community initiatives including road closures, shared facilities, joint planning efforts, and community events. The park district is a separate municipal corporation but works closely with the village on parks, recreation, and community services.
• Woodridge School District 68coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnerships with School District 68 for shared facilities, joint activities, community programming, and intergovernmental cooperation. The district leverages school facilities and coordinates programming with the school calendar.
• Woodridge Cable Television Channel 6minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChannel 6 volunteer Tim Jensen produced a 4-part documentary series about Jubilee Point Park, featuring interviews with park district leadership and community partners.
• Concept One MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for professional photography and video production showcasing parks, facilities, and programs using aerial drone footage and on-the-ground cameras.
• Hitchcock Design GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationHDG has provided design development plans, design option considerations, and cost estimates for Jubilee Point Park Phase 2 development. Collaboration continues on park design refinement.
• Davey Tree Expert CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor performing natural area restoration work at Jubilee Point Park including non-native brush removal and tree assessment. Also partnered for Arbor Day tree planting events.
• Trees ForeverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrees Forever awarded a $3,000 tree planting grant per the Illinois Recover, Replant & Restore program for Jubilee Point Park tree plantings.
• PDRMAcoreOthersProud member since 1986 of the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA), a cooperative risk management pool providing insurance and risk management services to Illinois park districts.
• Jewel-Osco PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Village of Woodridge to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the ARC facility during the pandemic response.
• The Conservation FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured in Jubilee Point Park documentary series. Brook McDonald, President/CEO, interviewed about conservation efforts and restoration work at the site.
• SEASPARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Associations for Special Parks and Recreation provides recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Woodridge Park District participates in SEASPAR programming and assistance.
• Woodridge Athletic AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity athletic organization coordinating youth sports including baseball and basketball. Volunteer work with WAA sparked commitment to community service.
• Woodridge Soccer AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity soccer organization operating under the park district umbrella. Parents and families actively participate through coaching and leadership roles.
• All Star Sports InstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Program Director Josh Williams ('Coach Bubba') provides sports instruction programming at the Woodridge Park District, nominated for IAPD Good Sportsmanship Award.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Naperville Park District: Adjacent DuPage-Will County park district serving a comparably affluent suburban community with extensive park acreage, recreation centers, aquatic facilities, and 1,000+ annual programs. Closest structural match to Woodridge Park District within the Chicago southwest suburbs.
• Carol Stream Park District: Small DuPage County park district offering parks, sports leagues, and community recreation programming with a comparable resident base size and Illinois Park District Code governance.
• Plainfield Park District: Will/Kendall County park district with active recreation programming, sports leagues, and aquatics in a fast-growing suburban Chicago exurb; comparable operations and family-program focus to Woodridge Park District.
• Downers Grove Park District: Nearby DuPage County park district operating community centers, aquatic facilities, sports leagues, and special events in a similar suburban residential tax base. Directly comparable program mix (youth sports, camps, fitness, parks) at overlapping scale.
• Wheaton Park District: DuPage County park district operating community centers, athletic facilities, and parks in a similar residential setting; directly relevant peer for staffing scale, property-tax dynamics, and program breadth in a Chicago suburb.
• Fox Valley Park District: Aurora-area Illinois park district serving a larger population (~250,000) across multiple municipalities with extensive facilities, sports complexes, and aquatics. Useful benchmark for how a larger park district scales programming and capital planning beyond Woodridge-sized communities.
• Bolingbrook Park District: Will County park district serving the adjacent Bolingridge-Suburb with similar municipal-corporation funding model, multi-facility operation, and dual indoor/anchored aquatic park offering. Most directly comparable suburban Chicago park district peer to Woodridge.
• Lisle Park District: Neighboring DuPage County park district (Lis​le/Woodridge border) operating recreation centers, sports programs, and aquatics under the same Illinois Park District Code, sharing facility partnerships and overlapping resident draw.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Park District: Largest municipal park district in Illinois, operating 600+ parks, lakefront beaches, conservatories, and large recreation centers. Sets the macro benchmark for Illinois park district operations, accreditation standards, and political/budget dynamics that affect suburban peers.
• DuPage County Forest Preserve District: Regional forest preserve district covering DuPage County with large-scale natural area management, trail networks, and conservation programming. Complementary to (not competitive with) Woodridge but relevant for environmental-management practices and partnership potential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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