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    Achieve your fitness goals at Ackerman SFC

    Start now with $0 joining fee, 65+ weekly group fitness classes, and budget-friendly membership options.
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    Achieve your fitness goals at Ackerman SFC

    Start now with $0 joining fee, 65+ weekly group fitness classes, and budget-friendly membership options.

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    Ready to run? Our free Turkey Trot awaits!

    Join us on Thanksgiving morning at 8 am to strut your stuffing and support the Glen House Food Pantry!
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    Ready to run? Our free Turkey Trot awaits!

    Join us on Thanksgiving morning at 8 am to strut your stuffing and support the Glen House Food Pantry!

    Learn more »

    Toys for Tots Toy Drive with Characters

    Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots on Sunday, December 7, and meet your favorite princesses, superheroes, and more!
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    Toys for Tots Toy Drive with Characters

    Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots on Sunday, December 7, and meet your favorite princesses, superheroes, and more!

    Learn more »

    Black Friday deals at Ackerman SFC

    Get fit for less! Achieve your fitness goals without breaking the bank by taking advantage of Ackerman SFC's Black Friday specials.
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    Black Friday deals at Ackerman SFC

    Get fit for less! Achieve your fitness goals without breaking the bank by taking advantage of Ackerman SFC's Black Friday specials.

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    Black Friday Fitness Specials at Ackerman SFC

    Treat yourself to the gift of health this Black Friday! New and returning members who join Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center on Friday, November 28, 2025, will receive one month FREE + a 60-minute personal training session! And that’s not all—all members enjoy 15% off personal training packages! Learn more »

    Santa’s Mailbox: Send Your Holiday Wishes Straight to Santa!

    Beginning Monday, November 24, 2025, children can drop off letters to Santa at our one and only official mailbox, located inside the Spring Avenue Recreation Center at 185 Spring Avenue. Read More »

    Toys for Tots Toy Drive (with Characters!) Event Returns on December 7!

    Join us in making a difference this holiday season! Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Ackerman SFC on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1-3 pm, and meet your favorite characters while supporting Toys for Tots. League of Enchantment will bring around 20 superheroes, princesses, and other characters, including Thor, Spider-Man, and Elsa. ðŸ§¸ Important: Toys for Tots cannot accept stuffed animals, even new ones. Learn more »

    2025 Thanksgiving Hours

    Glen Ellyn Park District facilities will be closed or have special hours from Thursday, November 27, 2025, through Sunday, November 30, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving. We wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday! View hours »

    Get Moving, Give Back This Thanksgiving: Turkey Trot and Turkey Burn

    Join us for a Thanksgiving morning of fitness, fun, and giving back on Thursday, November 27, 2025! Participate in the annual Turkey Trot 4-Mile Run at Lake Ellyn Park or the Turkey Burn group fitness classes at Ackerman SFC, both benefiting the Glen House Food Pantry. Read More »

    Refund Policy Update – A Message from Your Park District

    As part of our commitment to continually improving the programs and services we offer, the Glen Ellyn Park District has recently updated our refund policy, which can be viewed here. This updated policy will go into effect on January 1, 2026. Read More »

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