In October 1947, a survey was made of Park Ridge residents to determine the need for a Presbyterian Church in the city.  Favorable response led to the beginning of organizing a church in July 1948.  The Rev. Dr. Robert Lee Sawyer was appointed organizing minister, and took up his duties the same month.  In September 1948, Sunday School met with 33 pupils.  On October 10, 1948, Winslow Hall of Lincoln School became the first home of Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, following a worship service with communion.  The congregation began with 77 members, and elected 6 Elders and 6 Deacons.

After the building of the Manse in the Fall of 1952, The Rev. John A. Bellingham was called as the first full time pastor on February 1, 1953.  Shortly after this, on September 12, 1954, the congregation met for the final time at Winslow Hall and processed across the street to the newly completed chapel.  In 1959 the parking lot was completed, and the Rev. Larrimore K. Wickett joined the growing staff as the first Associate Pastor.  On September 10, 1962 the congregation dedicated the new sanctuary and church school building.  In July 1968, the Rev. Donald Cooper joined the staff as the new Associate Pastor.

 In September 1973, the congregation celebrated the 25^th anniversary of the church by finishing the Family Center and dedicating its use for the fellowship of the church. The Rev. Paul Mueller was called as Associate Pastor on February 18, 1973, as was joined on the Pastoral staff in 1974 by The Rev. Brian Dill as a second Associate Pastor.  On October of 1976, Dr. Bellingham ended his service at PRPC, and was replaced  by new Senior Pastor Rev. Louis S. Lunardini on July 17, 1977.  The Rev. David Kingsley was hired as the new Associate Pastor.   On the departure of Rev. Lunardini in 1982, the Rev. Gordon N. Butcher was called to be the third Senior Pastor on July 10, 1983.  Rev. Butcher served the  congregation well for ten years.  The Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald was called as the fourth Senior Pastor on July 9, 1995.

 The fifth Senior pastor was called on November 1, 2000 with the arrival of the Rev. James P. McCracken.  With the position of Associate Pastor no longer filled, the professional staff positions are now completed by Mrs. Amy Schaetzlein as Director of Sunday School, Mr. Aaron Higashi as Director of Youth and Family Ministries, Dr. Roger Scanlan as Director of Music, and Mr. Bert Adams as Organist.