Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality in Park Ridge. We are currently experiencing “Very Unhealthy” air-quality levels according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index. The Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) advises us to follow Air Now’s Air Quality and Outdoor Activity Guidance for Schools recommendations for each Air Quality Index category, and to modify our outdoor activities as indicated. The current recommendation is to "move all activities indoors or reschedule them to another day."
Effective immediately, the following facilities are closed:
Program modifications and cancellations:
We have moved our campers indoors, and all outdoor activities for the rest of the day are cancelled. If your program has been cancelled, you will be notified.
MONITORING CONDITIONS:
We will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day today and tomorrow and make adjustments as needed. We will send an update regarding outdoor facilities and programs later this evening.
We encourage all park users to remain safe and avoid outdoor activities until the air quality improves.
Thank you for your understanding!
In compliance with Public Act 103-0976, which regulates the use of pesticides in municipalties, please note that there will be fertilizer and pesticide application at Brickton, Centennial, Cumberland, Francis, Hinkley, Jaycee, Maine, NiRidge, North, Northeast, Northwest, Prospect, Ridge, Rotary, South, Southwest, and Woodland Parks between July 14-31, 2026. Click here for details.
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Fri | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Fri | 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Jul 18
Sat | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jul 19
Sun | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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