Elmhurst Park District
Updated April 2024
Garden plots. Roller hockey court. Canoe launch. Poolside cabana rentals.
You can't help but notice Elmhurst's many well-maintained playgrounds, athletic fields, and trails, but even many of our long-term residents are surprised to discover some of the more unique amenities and features of our Elmhurst's safe, clean, family-friendly parks.
Visit the parks page on the Elmhurst Park District website for a list of each park's location, amenities, and features.
In this guide:
- Field & trail maps (Links to maps of every Elmhurst Park District athletic field and trail)
- Sports & courts (Listing of which parks have which fields, courts, and more)
- Water Parks... in a way (Listing of parks with swimming pools, spray grounds, fishing, and more)
- Parks with playground and without (Listing of parks with playgrounds and open space parks)
- Picnics and parties (Listing of parks with picnic areas and reservable space)
- Butterflies, chess, dogs & more (Listing of parks with butterfly gardens, chess tables, dog runs, and more)
Field & Trail Maps
Athletic Fields
| BERENS | ELDRIDGE | SALT CREEK |
|---|---|---|
| BUTTERFIELD | GOLDEN MEADOWS | VAN VOORST |
| CONRAD FISCHER | MARJORIE DAVIS | WASHINGTON |
| CRESTVIEW | PIONEER | WILDER |
| EAST END | PLUNKETT | YORK COMMONS |
QUICK TIP: Bookmark this post for quick access when rushing to find the right field just before kick-off.
Trails
| BERENS | ILLINOIS PRAIRIE PATH | SALT CREEK GREENWAY* |
|---|---|---|
| BUTTERFIELD | MARJORIE DAVIS | WILDER |
| ELDRIDGE | PLUNKETT |
* The Salt Creek Greenway Trail can be accessed through several Elmhurst parks, including Eldridge Park, Pick Park, and Maple Trail Woods.
Sports & Courts
| BASEBALL DIAMOND | BASKETBALL | BATTING CAGE | PICKLEBALL | SOCCER | TENNIS | MORE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN ALLISON | x | ||||||
| BERENS | Lights | x | x | x | Lights | Football Sand Volleyball |
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| BUTTERFIELD | x | x | x | Lights | Lacrosse | ||
| CONRAD FISCHER | x | 1/2 Courts | x | x | Fustal | ||
| CRESTVIEW | x | x | x | x | |||
| EAST END | x | Lights | x | x | Lights | ||
| ELDRIDGE | x | x | x | x | Roller Hockey | ||
| GOLDEN MEADOWS | x | ||||||
| MARJORIE DAVIS | x | x | x | ||||
| PIONEER | x | x | |||||
| PLUNKETT | x | x | x | ||||
| SALT CREEK | x | x | x | ||||
| VAN VOORST | x | x | |||||
| WASHINGTON | x | x | x | ||||
| WILDER | x | ||||||
| YORK COMMONS | x | x | Skate Park |
Water Parks... in a way
Whether you want to swim, skate, splash, or fish, Elmhurst has just the water park, of sorts, for you.
- Canoe launch: Eldridge (with access to Salt Creek Water Trail)
- Fishing: Eldridge
- Ice skating: Eldridge (check park website for details)
- Splash areas: The Hub at Berens Splash Ground and Centennial Park's geyser fountain
- Swimming pools: East End and York Commons
Winter Fun
When winter hits and snow covers the picnic tables and playground equipment, head over to one of Elmhurst's 4 sled hills or Eldridge Park's Eldridge Lagoon for sledding and skating. You can find sledding at Berens, Crestview, and Eldrige (lighted). If you're sledding with smaller children, consider the junior sled hill at Ben Allison Park.
Parks With Playgrounds ... And Without
For a fun adventure with the kids, try out every one of Elmhurst Park District's 20 playgrounds. Not in the mood for the joyful yet chaotic experience of a playground? Elmhurst is also home many parks without playgrounds: peaceful opportunities to explore our area's many trails, enjoy a picnic, or enjoy a good book outdoors on a park bench.
| PLAYGROUND | PARK WITHOUT PLAYGROUND |
|---|---|
| Ben Allison | Crescent |
| Berens (2) | Elmhurst Great Western Prairie |
| Butterfield * Playground for Everyone (inclusive, accessible) |
Glos Memorial |
| Centennial | Golden Meadows |
| Conrad Fischer | Illinois Praire Path |
| Crestview | Kiwanis |
| East End | Maple Trail Woods |
| Eldridge (2) | Salt Creek Greenway Trail |
| Jaycee Tot Lot (2) | Sleepy Hollow |
| Marjorie Davis *Pesticide free |
Van Voorst *Pesticide free |
| Pick (under construction) | Wild Meadows |
| Pioneer | Wild Meadows Trace |
| Plunkett | |
| Salt Creek | |
| Washington | |
| Wilder | |
| York Commons |
Picnics & Parties
Elmhurst parks are perfect for a simple picnic. Just pack up a blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy the beautiful scenery at any Elmhurst park. If you'd prefer a bit more distance from pesky ants, visit one of the many Elmhurst parks with picnic tables. Some even have covered pavilions, including Berens, Centennial, East End, and Plunkett.
Some pavilions and picnic areas can be reserved for special events. Check out all the Elmhurst Park District rentals, including renting the swimming pools, splash grounds, and indoor space at Wilder Mansion, Berens, Sugar Creek, and Courts Plus.
And if you'd prefer not to pack your own picnic, Berens, East End, and Plunkett have concessions stands with limited hours.
Butterflies, Chess, Dogs & More
Picnic tables. Playgrounds. Soccer fields. You can find these typical park amenities at many of Elmhurst's parks. And you can also find many unique features that you won't find at most parks, including:
| BUTTERFLY GARDENS | CHESS GAME TABLE | CONSERVATORY |
|---|---|---|
| Eldridge Kiwanis Marjorie Davis Wilder |
Marjorie Davis | Wilder |
| DOG PARK | HORSESHOE PITS | LANDMARKS |
| Canine Corner to be completed in 2024 |
Salt Creek Park | The Depot—Wild Meadows Trace Bicentennial Fountain—Wild Meadows Trace Wilder Mansion—Wilder Park |
| MEMORIALS | MINI-GOLF | STORY WALK |
| 9/11 at Wild Meadows Trace Veteran's Memorial at Wilder Park |
The Hub at Berens closed for course improvement |
Eldridge |
Elmhurst park improvements and developments are underway at Pioneer Park, Pick Park, Butterfield Park (baseball field), Berens (The Hub's minigolf course), and Canine Corner Dog Park. And with the Elevate Elmhurst Parks campaign, we cannot wait to see what our park district has planned next.
