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25 Things To Do This Spring with the Glen Ellyn Park District

Posted on: April 9, 2019

No winter lasts forever. Say “Hello Spring!” with the Glen Ellyn Park District by browsing this Top 25 list.

1. The 2019 season of mini golf is underway at Holes & Knolls! Come play for just $5 on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

2. Visit Lake Ellyn Park on April 28 for a dose of nature at our Earth Day Fair, presented in partnership with SCARCE. Expect environmental groups, guided tours, kids’ activities, food trucks, live music, and more!

3. Travel Soccer Tryouts begin in early May. Take on some of the best local competition by joining our elite Lakers and Midwest FC teams.

4. Putt your way to the top in the Parent/Child Mini Golf Tournament on April 28 to win a 2019 season pass to Holes & Knolls. Entry includes 18 holes of mini golf, hot dog, chips, and a beverage after your round.

5. Grab your paddle or borrow one of ours and learn the game of Pickleball outdoors at Village Green Park. Stick around for light refreshments and Pickleball League information.

6. Both Touch-A-Truck and the Bike Rodeo are perfectly catered to your little ones! Explore all sorts of specialty vehicles and meet their drivers at Touch-A-Truck, then join us for bike safety, BMX demonstrations, and giveaways at Bike Rodeo.

7. Hit your mark by registering for our Adult Archery Clinic at Maryknoll Park. Taught by certified archery instructors, we’ll aim for targets and improve technique through exciting drills and games.

8. Don’t miss your chance to witness brief spring-blooming flowers guided by our Naturalist at Lake Ellyn Park. No registration is required for these Free Spring Wildflower Walks happening in mid-May.

9. Head to Ackerman SFC and get a great workout in with family and friends. Drop-in fees are just $5 for residents or $7 for non-residents for all of May.

10. Improve your lettering techniques with one of our adult lettering courses. Step-by-step instruction in watercolor and calligraphy skills will make your birthday cards, scrapbooking and other projects stand out!

11. Spend the afternoon fishing off the Boathouse deck and piers at Lake Ellyn and Lake Foxcroft. Don’t forget that anglers ages 16 and up are required to carry a valid Illinois fishing license and fishing is catch-and-release only.

12. Visit Prairie Path Park on May 11 for the Glen Ellyn Public Library’s grand reveal of its next StoryWalk book and meet Pete the Cat.

13. Kids grades 3-8 will love playing in our Youth Dodgeball League, starting June 13. League play includes a 6-game season and post-season tournament.

14. Soak up the sun and rock an exclusive 100 Year Anniversary towel by being one of the first 100 families at Sunset Pool on opening day (May 25).

15. Watch classic family-friendly films at Movies in the Parks: Throwback Edition. The Muppet Movie plays on June 12 at Spalding Park to kick off this retro summer series.

16. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will have Sunset Pool all to themselves for Teen Splash Bash, our annual middle school pool party featuring a live DJ, poolside games, and more.

17. Swim Lessons will keep your kids engaged all summer long while learning an essential life skill. New sessions run every two weeks to suit your schedule!

18. Have you visited the Maryknoll Park Disc Golf Course? Play 9 holes with your own disc or rent one of ours inside the Maryknoll Clubhouse for just $3 this spring.

19. Register for a Summer Camp and make memories that last a lifetime. Check out this short read on the benefits of summer camp.

20. Timeless music returns for another summer at our Jazz in the Park series. The first evening of jazz will be June 19 at Maryknoll Park.

21. Our Commissioner Meet & Greet won’t disappoint! We hope to see you there for free food, good company, raffles, and giveaways for the first 100 attendees.

22. Row, paddle, or pedal at Boating in the Park. Witness Lake Ellyn’s beauty at our first boat rental date on June 9. See all upcoming boating dates here.

23. Sprint, run, jog, or walk through Newton Park during our Monday Miles Running Series beginning June 3. Register for all 9 Mondays or drop-in for just $3 per night.

24. If you haven’t climbed the Ackerman Alps with your little one yet, you’re missing out! Stop by on Monday and Tuesday mornings for Adult/Tot Open Climb, running now through late August.

25. Bring your pup or old-timer to run and play with other furry friends at the Spring Avenue Dog Park this spring. Dog park permits are issued at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center.