Margie Wilhelmi
Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District
630-510-4984 | [email protected]
Wheaton Park District Expands Public Safety Efforts with Accessible AED Program
WHEATON, IL – As part of its ongoing commitment to safety and emergency preparedness, the Wheaton Park District has recently installed publicly […]
Margie Wilhelmi
Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District
630-510-4984 | [email protected]
DuPage County Historical Museum has a full exhibit & event schedule planned for 2026
WHEATON— The DuPage County Historical Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 […]
Lily Medina
Assistant Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District
630-510-4987 | [email protected]
Wheaton’s Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary Continues with Fireworks & Drone Show on Sunday, July 12
WHEATON, Ill. – While communities across the region were forced to cancel Independence Day celebrations and […]
Margie Wilhelmi
Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District
630-510-4984 | [email protected]
Wheaton Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Independence Day Events and Summer Activities
Wheaton, IL – Wheaton will celebrate the United State’s 250th anniversary and Independence Day with a series of community […]
Margie Wilhelmi
Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District
630-510-4984 | [email protected]
There’s Something New Around Every Corner at Cosley Zoo
Cosley Zoo welcomed three mini-Nubian Goats, Mindy the Kaleidoscope, a Pollinator garden, and will be hosting a new Boots & Bandanas Event in July.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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]
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: 08/01/2024
Wheaton Park Board 2025 Election Announcement
Michael Benard
Executive Director
Wheaton Park District
630.510.4945 | [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beginning Tuesday, August 13, 2024, petitions for candidacy for the 2025 Wheaton Park District Park Board election will be available at the Wheaton Park District Administration Office in the DuPage County […]
