Dog Park Construction (2024)

  • Dog Park Master Plan
    Dog Park Master Plan
Progress
Project Bid
Anticipated Completion Date
End of 2024
Project Budget
$2,200,000
Project Summary

In 2024, staff propose completing construction of a new dog park for $2,200,000 at 0S761 Old York Road based on the Board approved 2018 Master Plan. The master plan includes constructing and/or installing a dog splash pad, drinking fountains, waste bag dispensers, picnic shelters, pathways with seating, play areas, agility course, natural hill and tunnel, restroom and storage facility, shade pergola with bench seating, and a parking lot. Opening the District’s first dog park is a high priority in the Vision 2020 Plan based on community feedback and the park amenity level of service analysis. The park will expand park offerings and level of services provided to the community as well as provide a safe place for dogs to be offleash while reducing the number of off-leash dogs in parks. 

This project falls under the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Priority of Invigorated Parks
Tactic: Complete design development and engineering of dog park

Project News

State Representative Jenn Ladisch-Douglass successfully secured a $250,000 grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to support the development of Canine Corner.
Updated Monday, March 18, 2024 - 11:29am

State grant brings funding for Park District dog park

Construction on Canine Corner, Elmhurst’s first dog park, is approaching quickly! Work is expected to begin this spring. Anticipation for the park is high, with Elmhurst residents regularly voicing their interest in a dog park.

Elmhurst Park District now has more good news to report, as it was announced that State Representative Jenn Ladisch-Douglass successfully secured a $250,000 grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to support the development of Canine Corner.

Dog Park name
Updated Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 11:24am

Elmhurst Park District announces name of new dog park and expects to sell sponsorships in new year

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.

Dog Park naming
Updated Friday, February 9, 2024 - 12:57pm

Elmhurst Park District asks for community’s help to name first dog park!

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!

Elmhurst Park District
Updated Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 11:49am

Dog Park planning moves forward, Board approves equipment purchase

With an eye toward the future, the Park Board and District staff continue to work toward the opening of a dog park next year.