Permanent heated restroom in Eldridge Park

A brick restroom building with two dark doors, a water fountain, set against a grassy field and sky.
Eldridge Park year-round restroom building was completed in March 2026.
Groundbreaking on September 13, 2025
Groundbreaking on September 13, 2025.
Progress
Project Complete
Anticipated Completion Date
2025
Project Budget
$500,000
Project Summary

A permanent, heated restroom at Eldridge Park will give park users access to safe, clean restrooms year-round. 

This project falls under the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Priority of Invigorated Parks.

Project Progress

 

Latest Project Report

  • Ribbon Cutting held on April 11, 2026.

2026 Mid-Year Progress Report

The Eldridge Park restroom building was the first completed referendum project when it opened back in March! A celebratory ribbon cutting was held in April. Conveniently located along Spring Road near the playground and soccer fields, the facility provides access to safe, clean restrooms near some of the park’s most used amenities. 

Milestone Timeline (subject to change)

  • Summer 2025: Complete bid process and begin construction of Eldridge Park restroom building
  • Fall 2025: Complete construction of Eldridge Park restroom building

Project News

An aerial view of the Wagner construction site with various heavy machinery, trucks, and vehicles scattered across the cleared land.
Updated Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 12:14pm

Referendum Projects begin making an impact

The Elmhurst Park District is making substantial progress on the six remaining referendum projects and looks forward to maintaining momentum as the year continues. The projects, approved by a November 2024 referendum, are designed to meet growing community needs and enhance recreational opportunities for residents of all ages.

Eldridge Park Restroom Building ribbon cutting take place April 11 at 10am
Updated Monday, April 13, 2026 - 9:30am

Eldridge Park Restroom Building ribbon cutting

Join Elmhurst Park District in Eldridge Park on Saturday, April 11 at 10 am for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Park District’s first referendum project to break ground – a permanent heated restroom building at Eldridge Park.

A year of momentum: Advancing the referendum projects
Updated Monday, January 5, 2026 - 11:14am

A year of momentum: Advancing the referendum projects

The Elmhurst Park District’s voter-approved referendum in November 2024 launched a major investment in the future of parks and recreation in Elmhurst. Throughout 2025, the District advanced the six referendum projects designed to meet growing community needs and provide enhanced amenities for all ages. These include a new Wagner Community Center, four permanent heated restroom buildings, conversion of a grass field in Berens Park to artificial turf, and a new community bandshell in Wilder Park.

Together, these investments will shape the future of recreation and community gathering for decades to come.

Eldridge Park Restroom Building
Updated Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 11:50am

Eldridge Park Restroom Building Nearing Completion

Construction on the new Eldridge Park restroom building is nearly complete, marking an exciting milestone as the first project to reach this stage from the voter-approved referendum.

Eldridge Park Heated Restroom Building
Updated Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 1:49pm

Progress update - Eldridge Park Heated Restroom Building

Construction on the Eldridge Park Heated Restroom Building is moving along. Landscape restoration has been completed in areas where underground utilities were installed.

Park District referendum projects kickoff
Updated Monday, October 13, 2025 - 1:51pm

Park District referendum projects kickoff with groundbreaking at Eldridge Park Restroom Building

A rainy morning didn’t dampen the mood of those gathered at Eldridge Park last weekend.

Eldridge Park Restroom Building Groundbreaking
Updated Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 5:15pm

Eldridge Park Restroom Building Groundbreaking

Elmhurst Park District is breaking ground on the Eldridge Park Restroom Building. The project is part of the Elmhurst Park District Referendum, which passed in November 2024.