Indoor Sports Facility Study Draft Report Presented to Park Board and City of Elmhurst
Posted October 24, 2016 - 3:45pm
Planning & Budget
2020 Vision – Focus on the Future
Posted September 20, 2016 - 2:06pm
The Board of Park Commissioners has approved engaging The Lakota Group to conduct a community needs assessment to be completed in fall of 2016 and the development of a comprehensive and strategic plan with completion by late May 2017. Using a qualifications based selection process, the Board interviewed two professional service firms with experience conducting surveys and facilitating Comprehensive and Strategic Plan processes.
Park Board Approves Acquiring New Property
Posted September 20, 2016 - 2:05pm
The Elmhurst Park Board has approved the purchase of the property at 135 Palmer Drive, adjacent to Glos Memorial Park, near downtown Elmhurst. The District’s strategic objectives include acquiring property to increase open space in the community, and property adjacent to existing park property is identified as particularly desirable in the District’s strategic plan. The purchase price of $1.75 Million for the Palmer Drive property was approved with Resolution NO. R-03-16 at the Monday, September 12, 2016 Park Board meeting.
Park District to Hold "State of the Park District" Address
September 29, 2016 - 7:00pm
The Elmhurst Park District invites you to attend its first ever “State of the Park District” address Thursday, September 29 at 7 p.m. at The Abbey.
This presentation to be given by Park Board President Vince Spaeth and Executive Director Jim Rogers aims to provide a look at Elmhurst Park District projects, accomplishments and future plans, while also serving as an overview of how the Park Board and District strive to serve the recreational needs of the entire Elmhurst community.
Park District Administrative Office to Receive Exterior Improvements
Posted June 21, 2016 - 8:59am
At their May 25, 2016 meeting, the Park Board approved a bid of $63,800 from Professional Paving and Concrete Co., Inc. of Glen Ellyn, Illinois to redesign the front entrance stairway at the Park District Administrative Office in order to increase accessibility and safety, and to repair the sidewalks and driveway entrances on First Street. This improvement project will also include paving the visitor parking spots directly across from the front entrance along the train tracks.