Wilder Park Community Bandshell with Permanent Heated Restroom

  • Bandshell
  • Wilder Park
    Community Bandshell Location
Progress

Not Started

Anticipated Completion Date
2027
Project Budget
$2,500,000
Project Summary

A community bandshell with restroom in Wilder Park will provide a backdrop for music or theater performances and serve as a community gathering place.

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

Project Progress

 

Latest Project Report

  • On November 6,425 postcards announcing the November 20 open house mailed to homes in the vicinity of Wilder Park and communicated on social media and website.
  • Open House held November 20 at Wilder Mansion to coincide with launch of Wilder Park South Concept Plans survey (approx. 60 attended).
  • Sent targeted e-blast to District database, included in December District e-newsletter and distributed press release to the newspapers.
  • Survey closed on December 1.

Milestone Timeline (subject to change)

  • Fall 2025: Begin design development for Wilder Park bandshell with restrooms and Board approve design
  • 2027: Complete construction of Wilder Park bandshell with restrooms

Project News

Updated Monday, December 1, 2025 - 8:27pm

Wilder Park South Concept Plans survey now available

Update: This survey is now closed.

Updated Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 8:59pm

Wilder Park South Concept Plans Open House

Join us for the next step in shaping the future of Wilder Park! The Elmhurst Park District invites the community to an open house to review two concept plans for the Wilder Park South Master Plan. These new concepts were developed based on feedback from the first open house held in July, results from a community survey, and input from the Park Board.

Updated Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 11:03am

Elmhurst Park District seeks input on Wilder Park South Master Plan through online survey

Update: This survey is now closed. The Elmhurst Park District is developing a master plan for the southern portion of Wilder Park and is seeking community feedback through several avenues including open houses, engagement at community events and an online survey, which is now available to complete.
Updated Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 11:43am

Wilder Park South Master Plan Open House

Come provide your input about Wilder Park's next chapter, as we look to honor its legacy while planning for the future.