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 for project approved by Elmhurst Planning and Zoning Commission and forwarded to Development, Zoning, and Planning Committee of the City Council.
- Construction documents 95% complete.
- Elmhurst City Council approved a vacation of a portion of Crockett Avenue to the Park District to facilitate construction of the new facility.
- First two bid packages for the project, Demolition and Precast Concrete, issued for bid with a scheduled opening on October 10.
Wagner Community Center (WCC) Relocation
- 185 Industrial Drive Rental Property
- Rooftop HVAC units installed.
- Drywall installation for gymnastics and dance area nearly complete.
- Packing begun for move-out from existing community center.
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 WCC construction
- Move out of temporary spaces and into WCC
- WCC grand opening and begin offering programs
