Nestled between the Prairie Path and Mitchell Avenue, Pioneer Park features a playground, soccer field and basketball court.
Features & Amenities
- Basketball Court
- Drinking Fountain
- Picnic Table
- Playground
- Soccer Field
Pioneer Park playground was recently replaced in 2024.
History
Named after the "Pioneer,” the first steam locomotive to operate in Elmhurst, the four acres of land were purchased in April 1974 for $270,000. A naming contest was held in August and a student at Bryan Junior High chose the name for two different reasons. Micky Kahler felt it reflected the upcoming Bicentennial by celebrating early settlers in Elmhurst, and its proximity to a former railroad would make it a good place to recognize the "Pioneer.” In 1986, the Holloway sisters donated an additional .37 acres of family land to the park, and recently a plot of land on Mitchell was donated as well. The park was most recently redeveloped in 2024.
