ENVIRONMENT

Sustainable Facilities

Four key Park District facilities operate with a host of sustainability features achieving the highest sustainability rankings while serving our planet by reducing our carbon footprint. Read more about each facility and sustainability features below. 

austin gardens exterior

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center

ridgeland common exterior

Ridgeland Common Recreation Center

    • Gold LEED Certification
    • Solar panel system
    • High efficiency HVAC system
    • Native landscaping
    • Reuse of existing, original roof structure
carroll community center exterior

Carroll Center

    • Passive House Design/Certification
    • Source Zero Energy Certification
    • Geothermal system (see how geothermal systems work here)
    • Super insulation
    • Solar panel system
    • Electrical load monitoring
    • Rain garden
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Community Recreation Center

    • All-electric
    • High efficiency VRF/heat pump HVAC system
    • Solar array and battery backup system
    • High efficiency building envelope
    • Rain garden
    • Permeable pavers
    • Electric load monitoring
    • Daylighting and occupancy lighting and outlets

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