Community Needs Assessment Report Now Available!

In the winter of 2023, the Wildwood Park District conducted a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment Survey to gain insight into the needs within our community, strengths and areas of improvement of the Park District, and otherwise gather ideas, interests, and opinions from our residents. Download the report here.

Summer 2025 Employment Opportunities

Available positions include Camp Counselors, Swim Instructors, Boat Ramp Monitors, and more!

Old Plank Park Ribbon Cutting Dedication Ceremony and Grand Opening

Old Plank Park Grand Opening! You are invited! Come out on April 11, 2025 at 6:00pm for a ribbon cutting/dedication ceremony (weather permitting) with remarks from the Wildwood Park District and Gagewood Lions Club. Light refreshments will be available.

Spring Tea Party- 4/5 from 10-11:30am

You are cordially invited to dress in your best tea party attire and sip coffee, tea, and lemonade while enjoying tasty pastries at our elegant tea party! There will be a photo op area and spring tea party craft where each child will get a keepsake photo! Disney Princess Belle from Beauty and the Beast will be making a special guest appearance! All ages welcome. Click here to register or learn more. 

Family Storytime- 4/9 (Free)

Families and tots age 2-5 are invited to join us for this age-appropriate storytime led by Warren-Newport Public Library. Storytime helps children with early language, pre-reading, focus, social, and motor skills through stories, rhymes, songs, and fun! Click here to register or learn more.

Basic Dog Obedience Class- Begins 4/23

Get your pup ready for summer and dog-friendly patio season! In this eight-week basic introduction to on leash obedience skills class, we provide you with the tools and knowledge to teach your dog to be a well-mannered companion. We will cover heel position, sit, sit stay, down, down stay, and come. The goal of this class is to teach your dog to be calm and neutral around other dogs and distractions. Classes are taught by Katie Delafont- dog trainer, owner of Noble K-9 Dog Training, and Wildwood resident. Click here to register or learn more.

Easter Egg Hunt- 4/26 at 11am

Hop on over to Rule Park for an egg hunt eggstravaganza for kids and dogs! Hunt areas will be divided by children’s age and dog’s size. Find the lucky golden egg and win a special gift basket prize! Event is rain or shine so please dress for the weather. Don’t forget to bring a basket! We respectfully ask that you limit children to 10 and dogs to 5 eggs each. Kids must be with an adult and dogs must be friendly and leashed. Click here to learn more.

Press Release: Boat Launch Key and Pavilion/Room Rental Changes Take Effect March 2025

Effective March 1st, 2025, the Wildwood Park District will be implementing board-approved changes regarding boat launch keys and pavilion and room rentals. Click here to learn more.

2025 Consolidated Elections

PUBLIC NOTICE: Wildwood Park District Board of Commissioners 2025 Consolidated Elections. The Wildwood Park District will have three (3) board commissioner seats up for election in the 2025 Consolidated Elections. The election for office will take place on April 1, 2025 when potential candidates can vie for three seats, including two full six-year terms and one unexpired two-year term. Click here for more information.

Special Events

Please click here to get more information about our special events!

Youth Programs

Learn more about Wildwood Park District’s youth programs!

Early Childhood & Tot Programs

Learn more about Wildwood Park District’s early childhood and tot programs!
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Adult / Senior Programs

Learn more about Wildwood Park District’s Adult programs!

Schoolhouse Adventures Community Preschool

For over 30 years, Schoolhouse Adventures Community Preschool has provided children with a developmentally appropriate, fun, and safe environment to learn and socialize. Click here to learn more about preschool.

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A Word from the Executive Director, Summer Edition

Dear Wildwood Residents, As the weather warms and the days grow longer, Wildwood’s 11 beautiful parks spanning 27.22 acres come to life with summer fun. Playgrounds, beaches, walking paths, pavilions, […]

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Community Needs Assessment Report

Purpose The purpose of this community study was to obtain input from Wildwood residents on all areas of WPD operations including use, condition, evaluation, and open feedback of: 1) WPD […]

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Old Plank Park Grand Opening Dedication Ceremony Update 3.21.2025

PRESS RELEASE: OLD PLANK PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT    March 21, 2025:  Old Plank Park Grand Opening! You are invited! Come out on April 11, 2025 at 6:00pm for a […]

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Upcoming Events

Apr 02
4/5 PreK Class 9:00am - 12:00pm
Apr 03
3's Preschool Class 9:00am - 11:45am
Apr 03
Yoga Winter Session 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Apr 04
4/5 PreK Class 9:00am - 12:00pm
Apr 05
Spring Tea Party 10:00am - 11:30am
Apr 06
Room Rental 11:00am - 3:00pm
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Current Park & Beach Conditions

Old Plank Park anticipated to fully re-open for use on Friday, April 11 2025 – post ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:00pm.