Crestview Park Master Plan Phase 1 Implementation and Crestview Park Playground and Soft Surfacing Replacement (2026)

With Board approval of the Crestview Park Master Plan and proposed new restroom building construction in 2026, staff recommend implementing Phase 1 of the Master Plan for $1,326,500. The goal with developing a comprehensive master plan for this park was to incorporate the new restroom building and other renovations and prioritize and evaluate park needs based on community engagement. 

Phase 1 implementation consists of engineering, a new picnic area, walking paths (including the center spine path) and a shelter, and replacing the athletic field backstops since they are reaching the end of their expected useful life. The project includes adding other Master Plan amenities such as a pollinator garden and a shaded seating area for the outdoor sport courts. This project will improve park pedestrian circulation and user experience as well as create a more efficient use of park space. 

Per the District’s 20-year playground replacement schedule, staff recommend redeveloping the Crestview Park playground, which was last updated in 2005. The proposed project includes demolition and installation of new playground equipment, furnishings, paving, and landscaping as well as new safety surfacing. As part of the Master Plan, staff propose moving the playground from its current location in the southern portion of the park (adjacent to the pickleball courts) to slightly west of the new parking lot with landscaping buffers and fencing to enhance safety and separation. 

This project falls under the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Priority of Invigorated Parks
Tactic:  Begin Crestview Park Phase 1 Master Plan implementation, including replacing playground and constructing restroom building