Park & Facilities Improvements

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.

We are working to enhance a park in your community and we need your help.

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.

This week, Elmhurst Community Unit District 205 and Elmhurst Park District finalized plans for the purchase and sale of the property at 407 W. St Charles Road, commonly known as The Abbey.

Berens Park ballfields received an upgrade this fall – two separate batting cages, which will provide a safe and efficient space for players to war

The District’s first dedicated pickleball courts were formally welcomed to Elmhurst last Saturday, September 26 with pickleball players, Park Board members and Park District staff coming together f

Water is vital to our parks - an important part of creating a vital, healthy environment for plants and park goers.

Plans are coming together for the redevelopment of Eldridge Park’s east playground, which Elmhurst Park District intends to replace in 2020.

The Elmhurst Park District is looking for your input on the replacement of Eldridge Park's east playground, located along Spring Road. This playground will be updated during the summer of 2020.

Installation of new playground equipment at Salt Creek Park began this week.

Pickleball fans - get ready! The redevelopment of Crestview Park's courts began this week!

Stop by Eldridge Park's playground off of Spring Road and tell us changes you would like to see at the park in 2020!

Playing pickleball in Elmhurst is about to get much easier. This summer, construction begins on six, dedicated pickleball courts in Elmhurst Park District’s Crestview Park.

With the roll out of Vision 2020, six key goals emerged including improved condition and maintenance of parks and amenities.

Progress on the Salt Creek Greenway Trail connector continues. This week, permanent sheet piling is being installed.

The Berens Sled Hill regrading project is underway. Please see the tentative construction schedule. The contractor is targeting to complete the job on or before April 26.

The Elmhurst Park District is seeking public comment on its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.

We are working to enhance the parks in your community and we need your help. Please join us at The Abbey (407 St.

On Monday, August 13, Elmhurst Park District and Elmhurst College representatives came together to celebrate the completion of the recently renovated turf fields at Berens Park.

The redevelopment of the sports courts at Conrad Fischer park is completed! Last resurfaced in 2005, the courts were also repainted and restriped to provide several sport opportunities.

Work continues at Conrad Fischer Park playground! Playground equipment is in and the concrete perimeter curb was poured last week. Surfacing has begun this week.

You've shared your feedback and told us what you'd want in a dog park, now it's time to see design concepts! Stop by the open house on Thursday, July 26 from 5-8 p.m.

Creating a memorable park experience at the Park District includes creating sustainable practices and ensuring the native plant and wildlife in the parks is conserved for generations to come.

The Berens Park Synthetic Turf Project is completed and the fields will reopen the week of July 9, allowing summer camps and team programs to again make use of the fields.

A recent internal review by Park District staff of environmental practices at the District shows a high level of commitment to positive environmental impact.