Future Focus

Centennial Park development moves forward with purchase of playground equipment

Posted July 30, 2021 - 1:23pm

At the July 26 Park Board meeting, the Board approved the purchase of playground equipment for Centennial Park. The Master Plan for the park was approved earlier this summer and staff intended to purchase equipment in October. However, equipment vendor Landscape Structures, announced an 8% increase in pricing effective the week of July 26, 2021. In light of this, staff recommended ordering equipment now, prior to the price increase.

Park Board approves Centennial Park and Glos Park Master Plans

Posted June 30, 2021 - 1:28pm

Master Plans for the expansion of Glos Memorial Park and the development of Centennial Park were approved at the June 28 Park Board meeting. Open houses and surveys were conducted in spring 2021 for both projects, requesting feedback from the community regarding initial concepts. Another round of open houses were offered to give the community a chance to see the Master Plans before they were presented to the Board.

In anticipation of Glos Memorial Park expansion and redevelopment, Park Board authorizes environmental services for 135 Palmer Drive

Posted April 27, 2021 - 2:49pm

Glos Memorial Park has provided open space and formal gardens in downtown Elmhurst, the community’s most densely populated area, since the 1970s. In 2017, the District acquired 135 Palmer Drive, a building adjacent to Glos Memorial Park. This year, the goal is to demolish the building and parking lot, which are in poor condition, and return the area to open space for the community.

Glos Memorial Park Open House

May 03, 2021 - 6:00pm
Posted April 27, 2021 - 9:28am

5/3/21 - Please note that this open house is being moved indoors to the History Museum annex due to the rain forecast this evening. Parking will be at the History Museum across the street from Glos Park.

We are working to enhance a park in your community and we need your help. Stop by our Open House at Glos Memorial Park from 6-7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 3 to give your opinion and ask questions about the development of the park. 

Customer Service Survey - Let us know what you think

Posted April 19, 2021 - 7:40pm

Update: This survey is now closed.

Over the course of the last year, the Elmhurst Park District, along with so many other businesses, has had to make significant modifications to programs and events to stay in compliance with the Restore Illinois guidelines. Due to the financial loss the District experienced related to the pandemic, a number of positions were eliminated resulting in a 20% drop in full time staffing levels.

Park Board discusses proposed 2021 Capital Projects, including demolition of 135 Palmer Drive building

Posted January 29, 2021 - 11:48am

Improvements at the newest District park and expansion of green space are just some of the proposed capital projects District staff is planning for in 2021.

Details about potential capital projects were presented at the January 25 Park Board meeting as part of an overview of the 2021 proposed budget.