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. 

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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
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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
    • ILFI Net Zero Certified
    • 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

Terms & Conditions

Hedges Administrative Center, 218 Madison, Oak Park, IL 60302

© Park District of Oak Park. All Rights Reserved.

Customer Service & Registration Hours

  • P: (708) 725-2000

Community Recreation Center

229 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Fri: 5:30am-10:00pm
    Saturday: 6:00am-7:00pm
    Sunday: 7:00am-5:00pm

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex

415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000 F: (708) 725-2301
  • Mon - Sat: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm

Gymnastic and Recreation Center

21 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Thurs: 12:00pm-7:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm
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