The El Dorado Civic Center opened in May of 2000, and has been full of activity ever since. The Civic Center has already hosted banquets, meetings, receptions and trade shows. This addition to downtown promises to bring more events to the city. The Civic Center features a staging (kitchen) area, two break out rooms for meetings with each room accommodating approximately 40 people, and a main room which currently seats 350 banquet style, and approximately 450 theater style. For booking information and rental fees, contact the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce at 316-321-3150, or email to eldoradochamber@powwwer.net.

The capital campaign to build an El Dorado YMCA is underway! The campaign seeks to raise $3 million of the estimated $4.5 million needed to build the facility. Last November the City of El Dorado pledged $1.5 million toward the project for property acquisition and construction. The campaign will fund construction of a 35,000 square foot facility which includes a family pool, gym, walking track, cardiovascular center, strength center, racquetball courts, locker rooms and other support areas. The facility will be located in the 300 block of North Main in El Dorado, just east of the current El Dorado Health Club. Pledges toward the campaign may be structured over a 5-year period and are tax deductible. Anyone wishing to make a gift or inquire about the project should contact campaign chairman Bob Lane at 316-321-3310.

Be the first to break ground in the developing business park located on the west side of El Dorado, near the Kansas Turnpike exit and Highway 254. The park is platted for viewing, the layout is complete and construction of streets, water and sewer will begin in a few months. For more information, contact El Dorado City Manager Stan Stewart at 316-321-9100, or email to sbscmgr@eldoks.com.

The El Dorado Industrial Park has many available sites, as well as a 50,000 square foot building and a 5,000 square foot building for sale or lease. Call El Dorado, Inc. at 316-321-3150, Larry Powell, Butler County Economic Development at 316-733-0693, or email info@eldoradokansas.com.

El Dorado Artscape

The Artscape program is in full swing with six sculptures sold. These are placed on the sculpture bases in downtown El Dorado, Main and Central area. Only three sculpture bases are available. Sculptures may be purchased to enhance the community with a lasting memorial, recognize your business or organization, or honor a loved one. A bronze plaque with the donor and/or memorial names will be attached to the base. For more information contact El Dorado Main Street at 321-3088 or email to eldomain@powwwer.net.