The Board of Park Commissioners reviewed and approved the schematic design for the new Wagner Community Center at their Monday, April 14 Park Board meeting.
Referendum
Since the passage of the Park District referendum in November 2024, staff has focused on design development and planning for the approved referendum projects. These projects include a new Wagner Community Center, a community bandshell with permanent heated restroom in Wilder Park, permanent heated restrooms in Eldridge and Crestview Park and along the Prairie Path and the converting of a grass field to artificial turf at Berens Park.
Community engagement and education has been a foundational piece of the Park District’s referendum process. Continuing this approach, Elmhurst residents are invited to keep up-to-date on referendum project progress by visiting epd.org/referendum.
What’s in store for the future of Crestview Park? That is what Park District staff are working to define as plans are made to enhance the north side park and its amenities beginning in 2026. A Master Plan Open House at Crestview Park’s Recreation Building (245 E Crestview Ave) will give the neighborhood an opportunity to express their vision for the park and its future. The Open House is planned for Thursday, March 20, 5:30-7:30 pm.
With the Crestview Park playground set for replacement in 2026, we’re planning now for even more potential improvements in the future! Help us shape the future of your neighborhood park.
In an effort to enhance the community’s park amenities and space, the Elmhurst Board of Park Commissioners approved several planning projects during their Monday, January 13, 2025 meeting.
The 2024 State of the Park District Address is now available to view online. The address was presented on Zoom on Thursday, November 14, 2024 by Park Board President Kevin Graf and Executive Director Jim Rogers. It highlighted District projects and future plans, including an update on the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Plan.
Ask questions and learn about District projects, accomplishments and future plans at the upcoming State of the Park District Address at 6 pm on Thursday, November 14 on Zoom.
As of November 5, 2024, unofficial results indicate that a majority of Elmhurst Park District voters answered “yes” to the bond referendum request to raise revenue to improve, equip and maintain parks and facilities throughout the District, including replacing the Wagner Community Center; building a community bandshell at Wilder Park; adding permanent, heated restrooms at three parks and along the Prairie Path; and converting a grass field to artificial turf at Berens Park.
On October 30, Executive Director Jim Rogers and Park Board Vice President Claire Kubiesa hosted a Live Q&A about the referendum.
On the November 5, 2024 ballot, the Park District is giving residents the choice to fund high-priority projects identified by the community through a referendum.
Learn more about the referendum at a Live Q&A presented by Park Board Vice President Claire Kubiesa and Executive Director Jim Rogers. The Live Q&A will take place on Wednesday, October 30 at 6pm on Zoom. Those interested in attending, please email marketing
epd.org (marketing[at]epd[dot]org) for a link to the session.
On September 25, Executive Director Jim Rogers and Park Board President Kevin Graf hosted a Live Q&A about the referendum.
On the November 5 ballot, Elmhurst Park District is giving residents the choice to fund high-priority projects identified by the community through a referendum.
Interested in learning more about the Elmhurst Park District referendum? On the November 5 ballot, Elmhurst Park District is giving residents the choice to fund high-priority projects identified by the community through a referendum. Several upcoming Open Houses at the Park District’s Wagner Community Center will allow residents to view the proposed projects and renderings, ask questions and take a tour of Wagner Community Center, which would be replaced if the referendum was approved.
To ensure residents receive accurate and timely information, the Park District is providing several resources, including tax impact details and FAQs, which can be found at epd.org/referendum.
Interested in learning more about the Elmhurst Park District referendum? Stop by our Open House on Tuesday, October 22, 6-8pm to view the proposed projects and renderings, ask questions and take a tour of Wagner Community Center, which would be replaced if the referendum was approved.
Interested in learning more about the Elmhurst Park District referendum? Several upcoming Open Houses at the Park District’s Wagner Community Center will allow residents to view the proposed projects and renderings, ask questions and take a tour of Wagner Community Center
The Elmhurst Park District Board of Park Commissioners voted unanimously to give residents the choice to fund high-priority projects identified by the community through a referendum on the November 5, 2024 ballot.
This evening, the Elmhurst Park District Board of Park Commissioners voted unanimously to give residents the choice to fund high-priority projects identified by the community through a referendum on the November 5, 2024 ballot.
