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FREE Turkey Trot 5-Mile Predicto Race

Join us on Thanksgiving morning at 8am "sharp" for the annual Turkey Trot at Lake Ellyn Park. Thank you to this year's sponsor, 1776 Senior Care.

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FREE Turkey Trot 5-Mile Predicto Race

Join us on Thanksgiving morning at 8am "sharp" for the annual Turkey Trot at Lake Ellyn Park. Thank you to this year's sponsor, 1776 Senior Care.

Learn More »

Thanksgiving Break Student Fitness Special

Hey, students! Purchase a 1-week pass to Ackerman SFC from November 17 to November 25 for just $15.

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Thanksgiving Break Student Fitness Special

Hey, students! Purchase a 1-week pass to Ackerman SFC from November 17 to November 25 for just $15.

Stay Fit This Fall »

Black Friday Fitness Membership Special

Join Ackerman SFC on Black Friday and receive ONE MONTH FREE on your membership! Available November 23, 2018 only. Restrictions apply.

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Black Friday Fitness Membership Special

Join Ackerman SFC on Black Friday and receive ONE MONTH FREE on your membership! Available November 23, 2018 only. Restrictions apply.

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Sign Up Today for Winter 2019 Programs

Start planning your family's winter fun! Resident registration for programs and events in the Winter 2019 Activity Guide is open.

Sign Up Today for Winter 2019 Programs

Start planning your family's winter fun! Resident registration for programs and events in the Winter 2019 Activity Guide is open.

Latest News

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours: 2018

Glen Ellyn Park District will observe special hours of operation on Thursday, November 22 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, November 23. Be sure to join us at the Turkey Trot 5-Mile Predicto Race! Read More »

Skate Park Closed for 2018 Season

And another great season comes to an end! The Skate Park at Newton Park is now closed for the season. We will reopen the park in the spring as weather permits. See you on the ramps next year!

Winter 2019 Registration Dates

The Winter 2019 Activity Guide was delivered to resident homes on Saturday, November 3rd. Resident registration will begin on Sunday, November 18th at 10:00pm. Download and print a copy of our Online Registration Planning Sheet, designed to help you start planning your winter schedules right away! Read More »

New Signs Installed at Lake Ellyn Park

Glen Ellyn Park District has completed installation of new outdoor signs throughout Lake Ellyn Park. The signs, which were part of Phase III of the Lake Ellyn Park Improvement Project, were made possible thanks to a generous donation to the Glen Ellyn Park District from an anonymous donor along with a grant through the O.S.L.A.D. program. Read More »

Run the Park District’s 30th Annual Turkey Trot!

How often do you have an opportunity to participate in an event that (1) is a lot of fun, (2) helps increase your fitness level, (3) helps those who are less fortunate, and (4) encourages you to dress up in a crazy Thanksgiving-themed costume? The answer is: once a year, at the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Annual Turkey Trot! This year’s event is sponsored by 1776 Senior Care. Read More »

Plogging Offers Health Benefits, Reduces Litter

It’s hard to understand why some people make the choice to throw their trash on the ground rather than find a waste receptacle to dispose of it. Studies show that the main reason people litter is because they don’t have convenient access to a trash can, not because they don’t care about the environment. And if they’re in an area that already has a fair amount of litter, they’re more likely to add to it. Read More »