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
- Dewberry, McHugh+Nacional and staff conducted the first of the weekly Owner Architect Contractor (OAC) preconstruction meeting.
- Park Board reviewed and approved exterior elevations for new facility.
- WCC abatement project package was issued for bid; mandatory pre-bid meeting held on-site and bids opened on May 27.
- Notice of June 11 neighborhood meeting sent to property owners within 500 feet of WCC as part of Planned Unit Development process.
- Wagner Community Center (WCC) Relocation
- Completed negotiations on terms and attorneys drafted lease agreement for proposed location at 185 Industrial Drive.
- Board approved three-year lease.
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
