Features Parks Maintenance Current Projects Playgrounds Risk Management and Safety Picnic Permits Memorial Benches and Trees Your Local Parks With a growing population, and 47 parks totaling 806.77 acres of land, the Wheaton Park District must constantly plan for park development and improvement. While few Wheaton residents are familiar with all 47 parks, many individuals and families know the neighborhood parks near their homes very well.
Some parks feature tot lots, with play equipment geared to small children.
Other parks are primarily open space with grassy expanses just right for independent play by all ages. And some parks feature athletic fields for baseball, softball, football and soccer. There are sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, ice skating areas, playgrounds, swimming pools, and even a designated in-line skating and hockey area. There are outdoor theatres, picnic areas, ponds and wetlands, and acres of natural area. There is a water park, a children's zoo, a teams course, a community center and a golf course.