Elmhurst Park District News
Cloudy skies didn’t stop the neighborhood from coming out to play last Saturday during the ribbon cutting at Eldridge Park’s newly redeveloped ea
The following parking lots will experience closures the week of September 26:
Elmhurst Park District was honored to receive a 2022 Best of the Best Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) last week.
This year, the Park District has made addressing its registration software issues a top priority.
Elmhurst Park District joined other community organizations on Thursday, September 15 to sign a Pollinator Pledge and commit to raising awareness of the declining monarch butterfly population.
April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election for Park District Commissioner
Prospective candidates seeking the office of Park Commissioner for the Elmhurst Park District for the Consolidated Election to be held on April 4, 2023 may pick up packets at the Elmhurst Park District Administrative Office at 375 West First Street, Elmhurst, IL beginning September 19, 2022 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. for the office of Park Board Commissioner. Candidate packets are provided as a courtesy of the Elmhurst Park District. Each candidate is urged to seek legal counsel to determine individual requirements for running for elected office.
Potential candidates can begin circulating petitions on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
Candidate petitions or certificates of nomination will be accepted beginning December 12, 2022 through December 19, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
UPDATE: Our Name Contest is now closed.
Send us your ideas! What should we name the Glos Memorial Park Turtle?
Reset your fitness goals this fall and save this September.
Preschoolers - come and play with us at Elmhurst Gymnastics Center!
Come play with us as we celebrate the new playground at Eldridge Park!
From the youngest infant to the oldest great-grandparent, Music Together is a new program this fall perfect for family time.
The pump at East End Pool has been repaired, and the pool will open as scheduled tomorrow at 11 am!
Due to a pump failure earlier this morning, East End Pool is unable to open today. Staff is working to fix the issue and get it up and running.
Post-season hours begin on Monday, August 15. Smalley Pool closed for the season on Sunday, August 14 while East End Pool and The Hub will have updated hours.
At their August 8 meeting, the Park Board approved the planting of sixty trees this fall.
The Park Board and staff share in the frustration many experienced during Saturday’s registration. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience it caused residents.
In mid-August, construction will begin at Washington Park as Elmhurst Park District staff removes the south baseball field.
Join our team and make a difference in Elmhurst! Opportunities include:
Boys Competitive Gymnastics Head Coach (Part-Time)
Stop by Ben Allison's playground Wednesday, August 24, 6-7 pm to tell us changes you would like to see at the park in 2023!
In June, the Park District made the decision to hire an outside IT consultant to assist with reviewing and selecting a high performing registration software.
The Glos Memorial Park expansion project is finished and the park is reopened to the public.
Mark your calendars:
- Gymnastics Resident Registration: Saturday, July 30, 8 am
- Resident Registration: Saturday, August 6, 8 am
- Non-resident Registration: Tuesday, August 9, 8 am
Pack more fun into the last half of summer with a 10 Swim Punch Card - now on sale! Purchase at East End Pool, Smalley Pool, Wagner Community Center or Courts Plus.