Kies Recreation Center Kitchen Upgrade and Dining Hall/Gym Floor Replacement (2024)

  • Kies Recreation Center
    Current Kies Recreation Center Kitchen
  • Updated Kies Recreation Center gym floor
    New gym floor, completed Winter 2024
  • Updated Kies Recreation Center kitchen
Progress
Project Complete
Anticipated Completion Date
Early 2024
Project Budget
$317,000
Project Summary

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

Project News

Pickleball at KRC
Updated Monday, March 18, 2024 - 11:28am

New programming arrives to Kies Recreation Center with completion of gym floor

Kies Recreation Center is ready to play! New gym flooring was installed this winter, increasing the programming options the center can offer for adults, senior citizens, and participants of all ages. Park District staff took advantage of the updated gym space quickly and on March 4, the facility offered its first pickleball class.

Kies kitchen
Updated Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 9:11am

Updated amenities bring opportunity for new programming 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.