The Wheaton Park District was incorporated in 1921. Today, the mission statement of the Wheaton Park District is "to enrich the quality of community life through a diversity of healthy leisure pursuits and heightened appreciation for our natural world."

Facilities and parks operated by the district in meeting the objectives of this mission statement include:

• Arrowhead Golf Club
• Clocktower Commons - Mini Golf and Skate Park
• Community Center
• Cosley Zoo
• DuPage County Historical Museum
• Lincoln Marsh Natural Area and Teams Course
• Memorial Leisure Center
• Northside Family Aquatic Center
• Parks Plus Fitness Center
• Rice Pool and Water Park
• 52 park sites, totaling more than 800 acres
• Safety City