Elmhurst Park District might ask voters for funding to replace Wagner center

Elmhurst Park District officials are reviewing the results of a voter survey as they weigh whether to ask taxpayers to fund the construction of a new Wagner Community Center and other potential projects.

To place a referendum question on November election ballots, the park board must adopt a resolution no later than Aug. 19.

After collecting responses from more than 1,000 registered voters, a research firm presented the findings to board members July 22.

The district developed its Elevate Elmhurst Parks plan after gathering community input. Proposed projects include building a Wilder Park band shell, installing year-round, heated restroom buildings at four sites and converting a grass field to artificial turf in Berens Park.

In addition, the district has proposed building a new Wagner Community Center with an indoor walking track, indoor courts for pickleball, basketball and volleyball, larger gymnastics and dance spaces and more multipurpose rooms.

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