Looking for active, outdoor volunteer opportunities for your friends, family or organization? Check out Adopt-A-Park!
Ten parks are currently available for 2024: East End, Golden Meadows, Jaycee Tot Lot, Maple Trail Woods, Marjorie Davis, Pick, Pioneer, Van Voorst, Wild Meadows Trace, and York Commons.
Attention all Wilder Park Conservatory visitors! We've noticed some rather "creative" uses of our beautiful plant beds lately, from impromptu picnics to mud pie making sessions to full on photography sessions. While we love seeing families and friends enjoying our space, we'd like to gently remind everyone that our plants prefer peaceful neighbors, not picnic pals.
Stop by, complete an application, taco 'bout our job opportunities and do a basic interview on the spot for our summer and part-time job openings.
It may only be mid-February, but it’s already been a year of memorable recognitions for Elmhurst Park District facilities and staff.
The redevelopment of Pioneer Park is moving along, with the Park Board approving construction of the park’s playground and safety surfacing at their February 12, 2024 board meeting.
Courts Plus has a passion for fitness and wellness and they want to share with you! Join Courts Plus now through Wednesday, February 14 at 7 pm with a joining fee of just $14.
Last month, Sugar Creek Golf Course was pleased to accept a Public Works Project of the Year Award from the American Public Works Association (APWA) Chicago Metro Chapter (Suburban Branch) in the Environmental category less than $5 million.
The Sunbeams & Rainbows Preschool program is play-based, developmentally appropriate, and respectful of social, cultural, and linguistic diversity.
Get creative and show us your snowman building skills. Join our snowman contest!
By next summer, families in the Pick Park neighborhood will have a new place to play! The Elmhurst Park District Board of Park Commissioners approved the construction bid for Pick Park’s development at its December 11 Board meeting.
With construction anticipated to begin next June, staff is getting ready for the redevelopment of Pioneer Park. The final concept for the park was approved last month and now the Park Board has approved the purchase of equipment for the park.
After a successful resident registration day on Saturday, December 7, Winter programs will soon be underway. The registration event was the first to take place in the Park District’s new software, ActiveNet.
New registration software is here! Beginning this Friday, December 1, the majority of the Park District’s registration processes will be switching to ActiveNet. This includes program registration, pass memberships and facility reservations. If you are a Park District user, make sure you have verified your account.
Dogs will have their day in Elmhurst soon! The Elmhurst Park District Board of Park Commissioners approved the name of the future dog park to be “Canine Corner” during their Monday, November 27 meeting, marking an important step for the project. Construction of the dog park is slated to begin in the spring.
Ask questions and learn about District projects, accomplishments and future plans at the upcoming State of the Park District Address at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 29 at Kies Recreation Center.
Get ready to sharpen your culinary skills! The Kies Recreation Center (155 E. St. Charles Road) is getting ready for several updates at the facility in 2024, including the renovation of its 1970s era kitchen. Demo work at the facility will begin the week of December 4.
Visitors might spot some new additions to their neighborhood park this week. Landscape crews recently planted 74 trees across 14 parks in the District. A variety of species were used, including canopy trees, such as Red Oak and Northern Catalpa, and smaller, understory trees, such as Sweet Bay Magnolias.
A new playground and other park updates are coming to Pioneer Park! The Park Board approved the final Pioneer Park Redevelopment Concept at its Monday, November 13, 2023 Park Board Meeting.
Thank-you to everyone who has provided feedback during the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Project! The District is finalizing its future goals and initiatives and has one final opportunity for you to let us know what you think.
Help us map the Elmhurst Park District’s future by participating in the final Elevate Elmhurst Parks feedback opportunities to update the District’s comprehensive and strategic plan.
Using the feedback collected from the Elevate Elmhurst Parks website interactive map and idea wall, in person engagement opportunities, and community needs assessment survey, the District identified future parks, facility and programming needs and now asks for your essential input to prioritize them.
Stop in at one of our facilities this November and get help verifying your ActiveNet Account before Winter Program Registration opens December 9!
The Elmhurst Garden Club presented a donation check of $5000 to Elmhurst Park District at the Monday, October 23 Park Board Meeting. The money was raised at the club's annual Garden Walk & Faire, which took place in July.
Please be on the lookout the next time you drive to Ben Allison Park on West Avenue. Drivers will notice new 'No Parking' signs on the east side of the street.
Stop in at Wagner Community Center today and get help verifying your ActiveNet Account before Winter Program Registration opens December 9!
TruGreen is scheduled to begin the annual fall broadleaf weed control applications on Thursday, October 5 at Berens Park with the remaining parks beginning on Tuesday, October 10.
Ben Allison Park playground made its official debut on Saturday, September 16.
This year, the Park District is engaging with the community to update the comprehensive and strategic plan.
Nationally, 66% of households own a pet, and if you take a walk through any area of town, it’s not hard to see that many four-legged, furry friends call Elmhurst home. And soon...the Elmhurst Park District will give dogs their own place to play!
In honor of National Dog Day, the District is asking for the community’s help to name the first-ever dog park!
Wilder Park Conservatory will be closed Tuesday, September 5 through Thursday, September 7 for maintenance projects. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Update: This survey is now closed
Reconnect with nature and explore local trails while meeting new people at Elmhurst Park District’s Park Meet Ups scheduled for September and October.
Each week, we’ll meet at a new park to go for a walk as part of the Take a Hike Challenge. Bring a lunch if you’re interested in sticking around after the walk. Walks are self guided and go at your own pace.
Come play with us as we celebrate the new playground at Ben Allison Park on Saturday, September 16 at 10 am! The park was redeveloped this summer and will be ready to make its debut. Attend our ribbon cutting and be one of the first to try out the new playground!
The demolition of the former Lizzadro Museum building in Wilder Park will begin this month. On Monday, August 7, fencing will go up around the building. Demolition work, beginning with the interior, will begin August 14, approximately.
Congratulations to Elmhurst Youth Baseball’s 12U Little League! They won the State Championship and will now play on ESPN+ in the Regional Tournament in Whitestown, Indiana on August 5 at 6 pm (CT).
Paving and most of playground equipment installation is complete at Ben Allison Park. In the coming weeks, safety surfacing will be installed as well as the teeball backstop.
Stop by Pioneer Park's playground Tuesday, July 18, 5-6:30 pm to tell us changes you would like to see at the park in 2024! Plus - bring the kids and enjoy a mini Party in the Park, with classic backyard games like hula hoops and bubbles.
Looking for your next night-out activity with friends? Look no further. Elmhurst Park District is thrilled to reoffer our hit event Bags, Brew, and BBQ on July 22 from 6–9 pm on the back lawn of Wilder Mansion!
The first phase of engagement for Elevate Elmhurst Parks has resulted in a tremendous amount of community feedback! Thank you to everyone who has contributed ideas on the project website.
Please note that the idea wall and interactive map will close for comments on Friday, June 30 so that we can begin reviewing the feedback provided. The next phase of the project will then include a community survey. Keep an eye out for more details on our website and social media.
Parks staff will begin spot treatments with herbicide for weed control Districtwide the week of June 26 and continue through mid-July. Treatment areas include tree rings, landscape beds, paver paths, fence lines, and parking lot areas.
This year, the Elmhurst Park District is mapping its future by updating its comprehensive and strategic plan. Part of this process is hearing from the whole community, including those who are not active users of its facilities and programs.
For the seventeenth year in a row, the Elmhurst Park District has earned the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2023 Budget.
This year, the Elmhurst Park District is mapping its future by updating its comprehensive and strategic plan. Part of this process will be hearing from the community and giving residents the opportunity to share their insights and ideas through a website, surveys and in-person events.
This year, the Park District is mapping its future by updating its comprehensive and strategic plan. Part of this process is hearing from the community and giving residents the opportunity to share their insights and ideas. Join us to learn about the planning process and share your feedback. Look for the Elevate Elmhurst Parks booth.
Date and Time: Saturday, June 3, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Berens Park by The Hub and baseball fields (493 N Oaklawn Ave)
This year, the Park District is mapping its future by updating its comprehensive and strategic plan.
The Park District's Adult Center, KRC, is 1 year old and you're invited to join us at a Birthday Bash celebration!
Wilder Park’s Horticulture Complex is a vital part of the Park District. Many residents are familiar with the Conservatory, which hosts flower shows throughout the year.
With an eye toward the future, the Park Board and District staff continue to work toward the opening of a dog park next year.
Park Board members, Park District staff and the communities of Elmhurst and Villa Park came together last Saturday at Sugar Creek Golf Course to celebrate the restoration of Sugar Creek, which included a creek shoreline restoration and pond renova
At the Monday, May 8 Annual Board Meeting, incumbent Tim Sheehan was sworn in along with newly elected Commissioner, Susan Smentek.
Board Elections were held for the year during the meeting, with Commissioner Kevin Graf elected Board President and Commissioner Sheehan elected Board Vice President.
Celebrate your next special occasion at the pool! The Park District is now booking 2023 Pool Rentals. Both East End and Smalley are available after hours for private rentals to meet all your party needs.
Make your visit to the spray ground a breeze with a punch card!
Wilder Park’s open green space will grow following the approval to demolish the former Lizzadro Museum building later this summer. The Park Board approved the project at its Monday, April 10 meeting.
Gear up for the best on-the-road biking camp around!
Adults ages 21 and up are invited to join in a friendly competition at a recreational bags tournament fundraiser to benefit the Elmhurst Parks Foundation! Don’t want to compete?
Today Governor Pritzker announced the Elmhurst Park District was a recipient of an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant in the amount of $340,300 to be used to fund half the cost of the planned $680,000 development of a brand-new park in the Pick Subdivision called Pick Park. The Park District anticipates completing design development and engineering this year with construction beginning and the new park opening in 2024.
Park Board Commissioner, Carolyn Ubriaco, was recently elected to the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Board of Trustees.
Registration for Summer Camps and Aquatics is coming up this Saturday, February 11 at 8 am. The Park District is especially excited this year to get summer underway, as 2023 brings expanded summer camp offerings for the community!
Elmhurst Park District was thrilled to receive the 2022 Outstanding Park and Facility Award from the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) for Centennial Park. The award was presented at the IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference in Chicago on Friday, January 28.
The pandemic took a toll on a lot of businesses, and the Elmhurst Park District was no different. Due to a $6 million loss of revenue in 2020 and a lack of work for various departments due to mandated shutdowns, a number of positions had to be eliminated. But as the country has now come out of the pandemic and residents locally flock to programs and events, the District has budgeted to add several new positions that will help grow programs and allow staff to better manage parks and facilities.
Horticulture Staff will be working on a February flower display at Wilder Park Conservatory during the week of January 23. The Conservatory will be open for regular hours at this time, but staff requests no walk-in photoshoots Monday-Friday, as the Conservatory will be a bit messy during the rebuild.
After an extensive review of software solution options, the Park Board approved ActiveNet as the District’s new registration software provider during its December 18 meeting, and last week, District staff finalized the contract with the new vendor.
Plans for a dog park in Elmhurst are coming together. The Park Board approved hiring Upland Design to complete dog park architecture and engineering services at their Monday, December 19 meeting.
We’re hitting ‘refresh’ at epd.org! Visitors to the website will likely notice some subtle changes due to the Park District upgrading its platform for the website, epd.org.
Improvements are coming to Ben Allison Park next year, including a new playground. The Park Board approved the park’s Master Plan at their Monday, November 14 meeting.
Learn about District projects, accomplishments and future plans.
Presented on Wednesday, November 16 by Park Board President, Kevin Graf and Executive Director, Jim Rogers, the address highlighted District projects, accomplishments and future plans.
Sugar Creek Golf Course held a ground breaking ceremony for the Sugar Creek restoration project on Saturday, November 5.
A new park is on the horizon for Elmhurst Park District. Located at 151 Monterey Avenue in the Pick Subdivision neighborhood, the Park District has applied for an OSLAD grant which could fund 50% of the park’s development.
At the Monday, October 24 Park Board Meeting, the Elmhurst Garden Club presented a check for $5,000 to the Park District. The money was raised during the club’s annual Garden Walk & Faire, held in July.
Sugar Creek Golf Course invites the community to a ground breaking ceremony for the Sugar Creek restoration project on Saturday, November 5 at 10:30 am.
Ask questions and learn about District projects, accomplishments and future plans at the upcoming Virtual State of the Park District Address at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16.
This month, 160 native Bur Oak saplings made their debut as they were planted near the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie’s northern tree line.
Elmhurst Park District staff is currently working on the Winter Brochure and planning out Winter Registration.
The Sugar Creek restoration project at Sugar Creek Golf Course will begin Monday, October 3. During the project, the golf course will be closed and unplayable. The project is currently scheduled to be completed in spring 2023.
Some little boys want to be a firefighter or a police officer when they grow up. But 6-year-old Patrick “Paddy” Payne has another profession in mind. He wants to be a Director of Parks just like his dad!
Cloudy skies didn’t stop the neighborhood from coming out to play last Saturday during the ribbon cutting at Eldridge Park’s newly redeveloped east playground.
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.
April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election for Park District Commissioner
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.
Park District staff and Board Members joined Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition (ECCC) on Tuesday, September 6 for a ribbon cutting celebrating the new native garden located on the north side of Wilder Park Conservatory.
The Park District had a special delivery this week, with the arrival and installation of exterior doors for the newly redeveloped Centennial Recreation Center, located at 155
Come play with us as we celebrate the new playground at Eldridge Park! The park's east playground, along Spring Road, was redeveloped this summer and ready to make its debut.
At their August 8 meeting, the Park Board approved the planting of sixty trees this fall. Fall is a great time of year for planting because it gives plants a long time to establish their root systems before the hot summer returns.
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.
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! Plus - bring the kids and enjoy a mini Party in the Park, with classic backyard games like hula hoops and bubbles.
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. The expansion nearly doubled the size of the downtown park, located at 142 E. Park Avenue.
