In 2024, staff propose updating the 1970’s era kitchen at the Kies Recreation Center to be an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible teaching kitchen, which would support serving luncheons during senior programs as well as provide additional recreational and instructional opportunities. Architectural work, design development, and asbestos abatement was done in 2023.
Staff also propose replacing the dining area/gymnasium flooring to provide a safer and fully ADA accessible surface and improve overall aesthetics. Both projects would provide opportunities for expanding adult and senior programming options in more functional spaces. Adult continuing education and fitness and wellness programming were two of the top three programming priorities in the Vision 2020 Plan based on community feedback.
This project falls under the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Priority of Vibrant Facilities
Tactic: Update the Kies Recreation Center kitchen and replace dining hall/gym floor