The Elmhurst YMCA (founded 1952), an affiliate of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, strives to develop strong children and families in the Elmhurst community through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living.
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.
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.
Following is a partial list of the 28 parks and 21 facilities managed by the 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.
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.
Situated in the center of our community, the Elmhurst Public Library offers resources, public meeting space and an atmosphere to study, work and create.
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
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.
The United States of America is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories and various possessions.