Elmhurst Parks Foundation
People for Elmhurst Parks (P.E.P.) is an independent group of concerned individuals working in partnership with the Elmhurst Park District to provide opportunities for lifetime enjoyment of present and future generation.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (founded 1915) manages more than 24,000 acres and 59 forest preserves for the purpose of conservation, education and recreation.
Our Parks and Facilities
Following is a partial list of the 28 parks and 21 facilities managed by the Elmhurst Park District.
Elmhurst Park District
The Elmhurst Park District (founded 1920) provides residents with opportunities for lifetime enjoyment through its management of 28 parks covering 468 acres and 21 facilities.
A.C. Buehler Library
Serving the academic needs of Elmhurst College students and the greater community for reading and study, A.C. Buhler Library is one of the finest small-college libraries in the Midwest.
Elmhurst Public Library
Situated in the center of our community, the Elmhurst Public Library offers resources, public meeting space and an atmosphere to study, work and create.
History of Elmhurst
The Elmhurst Historical Museum is housedin the Glos Mansion (built in 1892), the home of Henry Glos, Elmhurst's first Village...Edward-Elmhurst Health
The 2013 merger of Elmhurst-based Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare and Naperville-based Edwards Hospital and Health Services laid the groundwork for the “Healthy Driven” institution recently renamed as Edward-Elmhurst Health. The merger created one of the...Townships
Elmhurst residents are served by two township governments, York and Addison, which provide services mandated by the state and approved by their board of trustees
State
Illinois became a state on December 3, 1818, was the 21st state to enter the Union and is now the fifth most populous state in the country with almost 12.9 million people.
Federal
The United States of America is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories and various possessions.
Police Department
Elmhurst residents enjoy their community with a low crime rate thanks to the efforts of full-time and part-time sworn officers, K-9 unit, community service officers and civilian support staff.
