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
    • 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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The Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex parking lot is closed today, Friday, May 16, for resealing and restriping. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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