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Advertising Opportunities

Connect with Our Audience & Support Your Community:

Advertising and event sponsorship opportunities through the Glen Ellyn Park District are a great way to showcase your business and support your local community. The Glen Ellyn Park District offers a wide variety of advertising opportunities throughout the year. For more information on advertising opportunities, email [email protected]


Playbook Program Guide Advertising

Generate visibility for your brand, share your message, and connect with the community with a full-color advertisement that links directly to your website. Current copies of the Playbooks can be found at gepark.org/playbook.

  • Reach: Approximately 13,500 views per issue.
  • Frequency: Quarterly (Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter).
  • Pricing:
    • Half-page ad: $500 per issue. 8.5 inches width by 5.5 inches height.
    • Full-page ad: $750 per issue. 8.5 inches width by 11 inches height.
  • Discount: 20% off when booking four consecutive issues.
  • Note: Our Playbooks are available digitally only; they are not mailed to homes.
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Autumn 2025Apr. 15, 2025May 1, 2025July 16, 2025$500$750Form »
Winter 2026Aug. 1, 2025Aug. 15, 2025Oct. 22, 2025$500$750Form »
Spring 2026Nov. 1, 2025Nov. 15, 2025Jan. 21, 2026$500$750Form »
Summer 2026Feb. 1, 2026Feb. 15, 2026Apr. 22, 2026$500$750Form »

Email Advertising

Reach 13,000+ Engaged Glen Ellyn Residents Every Thursday!

Promote your business to a targeted audience through our highly engaged weekly email newsletter. It reaches over 13,000 Glen Ellyn Park District subscribers every Thursday, keeping them informed and interested in local happenings. 

  • Reach: 13,000+ subscribers with a 60.8% average open rate.
  • Placement: Above the “Captured Moments” section.
  • Ad Size/Format: 600px width x 250px height, linked to your webpage.
  • Cost: $100 per week.
  • Distribution: Thursdays.
  • Note: One advertisement is accepted per week, on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Email [email protected] to reserve your spot today!

Lobby TV at Ackerman SFC

Catch the Attention of Engaged Residents!

Boost your business visibility by reaching thousands of Glen Ellyn residents with our in-facility TV advertising on the 75″ screen in the lobby of Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn.

  • Reach: Approximately 11,000-14,000 patrons per month.
  • Ad Size: 1920px width x 1080px height.
  • Display: Approximately 6 seconds, repeated every 30-60 seconds.
  • Cost: $300 for three consecutive months.
  • Note: Only two total advertisements are accepted per month.
  • Email [email protected] to reserve your spot today!

Community Event Flyer Postings at District Facilities

The Glen Ellyn Park District will be happy to post an 8.5″ wide x 11″ tall flyer (no tear-offs) promoting a not-for-profit group on our designated Community Boards at Spring Avenue Recreation Center and Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center. Due to limited space, postings will be displayed on a first-come, first-served basis and prioritized at the discretion of the Glen Ellyn Park District.

  • Displayed flyers are limited to two weeks.
  • Two copies of the flyer must be delivered or mailed to the Spring Avenue Recreation Center c/o Marketing, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. The District does not print flyers on behalf of third-party organizations.
  • Glen Ellyn Park District reserves the right to refuse materials for any reason.
  • Handwritten signs will not be posted.
  • We regret that we are unable to post or distribute sales materials for businesses. The following types of messages are also prohibited: alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and candidates in any election.