Margie Wilhelmi
Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District
630-510-4984 | [email protected]

Wheaton Park District Launches New Weather Monitoring and Lightning Detection System

WHEATON, IL, June 2, 2026 – The Wheaton Park District is expanding its commitment to community safety with the launch of new weather monitoring and lightning detection […]

Margie Wilhelmi
Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District
630-510-4984 | [email protected]

Wheaton’s Favorite Summer Festival Is Back

WHEATON, IL – A beloved community tradition returns this summer as the Wheaton Park District and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce welcome back Cream of Wheaton, taking place June 4–7, 2026, at Memorial Park […]

Margie Wilhelmi
Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District
630-510-4984 | [email protected]

Wheaton Park District receives Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency Award

WHEATON— The Wheaton Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation […]

Publication Date: 10/07/2025 NEW Hale Family Education Pavilion is Open at Cosley Zoo

Contact: Margie Wilhelmi
Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District
630.510.4984 | [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHEATON – Cosley Zoo recently completed the construction of the new Hale Family Education Pavilion. This new pavilion allows for expanded […]

Publication Date: 07/28/2025

Shakespeare in the Park returns to Wheaton’s Memorial Park Aug. 28-30 Margie Wilhelmi
Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District
630-510-4984 | [email protected]

WHEATON—Wheaton College Arena Theater and the Wheaton Park District are proud to present “THE WINTER’S TALE” the 2025 production of the celebrated Shakespeare in […]

Publication Date: 02/19/2025

Michael Benard Receives Robert Artz Lifetime Achievement Award

Margie Wilhelmi
Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District
630.510.4984 | [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHEATON — Michael Benard, Executive Director, of the Wheaton Park District was honored at the IAPD/IPRA Conference with the Robert Artz Lifetime Achievement Award.

Amongst fellow […]

Publication Date: 02/03/2025 Welcome NEW Zoo Director, Greg Bockheim

Cosley Zoo welcomes Greg Bockheim as our new Zoo Director, following the retirement of Susan Wahlgren.

Greg comes to us from the Virginia Zoological Park, where he served as Executive Director. His leadership there led to extensive expansions of animal habitats, conservation […]

Publication Date: 09/20/2024 Pumpkin Fest returns to Cosley Zoo Oct. 1-31

Christine LaFave Grace
Marketing and Communications Assistant
Wheaton Park District
630-510-4987 | [email protected]

Favorite family tradition features seasonal treats and decor, kiddie rides and all the fun of a visit to the zoo!

WHEATON—Thousands of pumpkins will line the front […]

Publication Date: 08/28/2024

Shakespeare in the Park returns to Wheaton’s Memorial Park Aug. 29-31

Christine LaFave Grace
Marketing and Communications Assistant
Wheaton Park District
630-510-4987 | [email protected]

WHEATON—Wheaton College Arena Theater and the Wheaton Park District are proud to present “AS YOU LIKE IT,” the 2024 production […]

Publication Date: 05/15/2024 Instantly Iconic exhibits open at DuPage County Historical Museum in June

Margie Wilhelmi
Director of Marketing
Wheaton Park District
630.510.4984 | [email protected]

WHEATON—The DuPage County Historical Museum is presenting three new exhibits for 2024. All three fit into the Instantly Iconic umbrella to celebrate […]

Publication Date: 05/01/2024

THERE’S A NEW EVENT BREWING..

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 1-5P | MEMORIAL PARK

All the fun of Wheaton Brew & Seltzer Fest is moving to the fall for our new event, HOPtober Fest! Join us at Memorial Park for fall beer, seltzer and cider sampling, live entertainment, food […]

Publication Date: 01/31/2024

Wheaton Park District Commissioners Seek Applicants to Fill Board Vacancy

Michael Benard
Executive Director
Wheaton Park District
630.510.4945 | [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Wheaton Park District Board of Park Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a Board vacancy that was created by the passing of Ray Morrill who served […]

Publication Date: 01/29/2024 Wheaton Park District receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Margie Wilhelmi
Marketing Director, Wheaton Park District
630-510-4984 | [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHEATON — Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in […]

Newly renovated Wheaton Park District fitness facility now open!

CONTACT: Margie Wilhelmi
Marketing Director, Wheaton Park District
630-510-4984 | [email protected]