It is named for its location in a wooded area above a steep hillside, locally known as "The Ridge," which overlooks the DuPage River's East Branch and the Des Plaines Valley.

Woodridge is a young community with the vast majority of its homes, businesses, and churches constructed after the 1950s.

Woodridge was founded by a housing developer, Albert Kaufman,[3] who was largely responsible for the creation of the village.

[7] Woodridge is bordered by Naperville to the west, Downers Grove to the northeast, Darien to the east, Lemont to the south, Bolingbrook to the southwest, and Lisle to the northwest.

Two interstates run through Woodridge: the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) and the Stevenson Expressway (I-55).

Commuter passenger rail service[8] between Chicago and Aurora can be accessed in nearby Lisle or Downers Grove.

Bus service is provided by Pace,[9] under the coordination of the Regional Transportation Authority.

The Village Clerk is Joseph Heneghan and the Village Trustees are Jennifer Anteliz, Mary Anne Blair, Joseph Kagann, Mike Krucek, Magin "Mike" Martinez, and Kaleshia "Kay" Page.

The Woodridge Police Department contracts with DuPage Public Safety Communications to provide dispatch services.

Woodridge was one of the first communities nationwide to adopt aggressive legislation against underage tobacco use, and the Woodridge Police Department was one of the first to conduct regular "sting" operations using young teens hired by the department to check compliance for tobacco and alcohol sales.

[10] The Building and Zoning department monitors construction permits, land use, up keep, and other considerations.

Public Works is responsible for the streets and other village infrastructure, including the water supply.

Woodridge lies within three fire protection districts, the boundaries of which were drawn before the incorporation of the village.

Some students also attend the nearby parochial schools St. Scholastica (K-8),[21] St. Joan of Arc (PK-8)[22] and Benet Academy (9–12) and Montini Catholic Nearby higher education opportunities are Benedictine University (Lisle),[23] North Central College (Naperville),[24] Lewis University (Romeoville),[25] College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn),[26] Joliet Junior College (Romeoville and Joliet)[27] and University of St. Francis (Joliet).

[28] The Woodridge Park District[29] maintains a well distributed group of local parks and open spaces, offering facilities for picnicking as well as sports like baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer, cricket and newly added for 2008, Frisbee golf.

Woodridge is home to two multi-screen movie theaters, most notably the Cinemark Seven Bridges (which features an IMAX screen) and Hollywood Boulevard,[37] as well as dining options ranging from fast food to formal banquets.