Elmhurst Park District
Recreational FacilitiesIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
Elmhurst Park District is a regional recreational organization based in Elmhurst, Illinois, established in 1920. It manages a sizable park system spanning 468 acres across 28 parks, offering extensive amenities including numerous playgrounds, picnic areas, athletic fields, and trails, as well as operating several facilities such as fitness centers, pools, a community hub, and a conservatory. The district also oversees a cooperative arrangement to operate Sugar Creek Golf Course with the Village of Villa Park, providing a broader range of leisure options to residents and visitors. Its work centers on creating and maintaining spaces for community recreation and wellness, serving a diverse audience that seeks accessible parks, athletic facilities, and programming across the suburbs of Chicago. In recent years, it has enhanced its operations with the implementation of ActiveNet for registrations and invested in community assets like the Centennial Adult Center and park expansions, reflecting ongoing efforts to expand services and facilities while receiving recognition for its contributions to the field of park districts.