New Wagner Community Center | Elmhurst Park District

Progress

Project Started

Anticipated Completion Date

2027

Project Budget

$84,950,000

Project Summary

The new Wagner Community Center will accommodate more residents and feature:

Free three-lane walking/jogging track
Gymnasium for pickleball, basketball, volleyball and other sports
Artificial turf field for soccer, football, baseball and other sports
Larger spaces for dance and gymnastics programs
Flexible multi-purpose spaces for more programming and community gatherings
Indoor play area for children
Dedicated early childhood and preschool spaces with a secure entrance

This project falls under the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Priority of Vibrant Facilities.

Project Progress

Latest Project Report

Wagner Community Center (WCC) Project

Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept presentation at City of Elmhurst Development, Planning & Zoning Committee.
Board reviewed and approved interior finishes.

Wagner Community Center (WCC) Relocation

185 Industrial Drive Rental Property
- Mandatory pre-bid meeting held for the buildout of the warehouse space for gymnastics and dance with 21 contractors in attendance.
- Bid opening held and Board approved recommendation for buildout.
- Contractor scheduled to mobilize on site on August 11.

Milestone Timeline (subject to change)

Spring 2025:
- Complete WCC relocation plan
- Complete WCC design development and construction documents and Board approve design
Summer 2025
- Move out of WCC
Fall 2025
- Relocate WCC Programs
- Begin WCC abatement
- Demolish WCC
- Complete WCC bid process
- Begin WCC construction
2027
- Complete substantial WCC Construction
- Move out of temporary spaces and into WCC
- WCC grand opening and begin offering programs

Project News

Updated Monday, July 14, 2025 - 9:47am

Wagner Community Center Project moves forward with design and temporary relocation plans

At their June 9 Park Board meeting, the Elmhurst Park District Board of Park Commissioners approved the exterior elevations for the new Wagner Community Center, taking another big step forward in the realization of one of the District’s most significant redevelopment projects.

Updated Monday, August 18, 2025 - 11:35am

Wagner Community Center program relocation

We’re thrilled to share that construction at Wagner Community Center will begin soon as we take the next step in Elevating Elmhurst Parks!

To keep programs running smoothly during construction, most Wagner programs and services will be relocated to other Elmhurst Park District facilities this fall. We’re also excited to announce that dance and gymnastics programs will have a new home at a newly-leased space at 185 Industrial Drive in Elmhurst—just down the street from Mariano’s!

Updated Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 11:37am

With Wagner construction expected to begin this fall, Park District makes plans to temporarily move programs

Design development for the new Wagner Community Center is moving along at the Park District, but another key component of the project is also taking shape - where programs will move while construction takes place.

Updated Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 12:46pm

Plans for new Wagner Community Center taking shape

The Board of Park Commissioners reviewed and approved the schematic design for the new Wagner Community Center at their Monday, April 14 Park Board meeting.