New Wagner Community Center

  • Wagner
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

  • WCC Project:
    • Dewberry presented and the Park Board approved the schematic design for new facility.
    • Park Board approved contract with McHugh+Nacional for construction management services.
    • Dewberry began developing draft elevation drawings, which will be presented to and reviewed by the Board on May 12.
  • WCC Relocation:
    • Investigating potential lease options for commercial space to accommodate the District’s gymnastics and dance programs is ongoing.

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 Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 10:21am

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.