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September 2, 2025 🎉 FREE WEEK is happening at Ackerman SFC from September 8-14! Enjoy unlimited access to our group fitness classes and fitness center—all at no cost! This is the perfect chance to explore our facilities and discover how Ackerman SFC can help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Click here to check out the group fitness class schedule.
Please note: Participants must be 18 years or older with a valid ID. If you’re under 18, you’ll need to bring an adult along.
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August 25, 2025 Mark your calendar for Friday, September 12, from 5-8 pm at Lake Ellyn Park for Glow in the Park! This event is more than just a beautiful lantern walk—it’s an evening of fun, community, and support for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Enjoy live music by Tres Moustache, face painting, balloon art, and a bubble show. Kids (and adults!) can decorate lanterns for $10 while supplies last, and food options like Kona Ice and Heavenly Hot Dogs will be available for purchase. The night also features an inflatable obstacle course and slide, as well as a life-size Hungry Hippos game. The lantern walk begins at 7:20 pm. Read More »
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August 22, 2025 Experience the beauty of early fall at the Lake Ellyn 1-Mile Classic, a scenic run around picturesque Lake Ellyn Park on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with waves starting at 8 am. Open to ages 12 months and up, this family-friendly event welcomes runners of all levels. Participants ages 6 and up will complete a one-mile loop, while the Kids Dash offers a shorter 0.25-mile race along Lenox Road for ages 12 months–5 years.
Registration includes a t-shirt, and awards will be presented for various age groups and categories. The fee is $20 per person (adults may accompany children in the Kids Dash without registering). Don’t miss this fun celebration of community and fitness! Register by September 8 »
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August 20, 2025 Following the recent renovation of the playground at Panfish Park, community members expressed interest in having more equipment for children ages 2–5 at this site. In response, the Park District is considering replacing the current teeter-totter with a new play structure designed for younger children. Read More »
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August 15, 2025 Gather your friends and join the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation for its inaugural mini golf tournament on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 6-10 pm. Enjoy an evening filled with mini golf, live music, delicious food, and a variety of beverages, including beer, wine, seltzer, and boozy slushies made with Glen Ellyn’s own Sunset Slush. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available. Your admission includes two complimentary beverages per golfer. Register »
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August 12, 2025 This pre-order sale is open to both residents and nonresidents, offering everyone the opportunity to enhance their landscapes with beautiful and beneficial native plants. Choose from a diverse selection of more than 25 native tree and shrub varieties, including Bald Cypress, Red Chokeberry, New Jersey Tea, Juneberry, and Meadowsweet. Read More »
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August 6, 2025 Start planning your lantern design! Lantern kits for the Glow in the Park Lantern Walk can be purchased and picked up at the Main Street Recreation Center during Registration Office hours through Thursday, September 11. Each $10 kit includes a paper lantern shade, LED light, and carrying stick. All kit sales benefit Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. Decorate your lantern at home, then bring it to the event on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5-8 pm for an unforgettable evening!
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July 22, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Wednesday, July 23, through Thursday, July 24, 2025, signaling hot and humid conditions. On these dates, outdoor programs will either be relocated indoors or modified to reduce time spent outside. Indoor programs will proceed as scheduled. In the event that a program is canceled, registered participants will be notified by the program supervisor via email. Read More »
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July 15, 2025 Registration for activities, events, and sports featured in the Autumn Playbook begins on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 8 am for residents, and Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 8 am for nonresidents. Explore the Playbook »
Bookmark this link:
On registration day, skip our main website and head straight to our online registration site, ACTIVENet, by bookmarking this link.
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July 14, 2025 Join us in showing support for the Special Olympics at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025! Head over to Lake Ellyn Park from 5-7 pm for an exciting evening filled with free entertainment by Little Miss Ann, a Touch-A-Truck, demonstrations (including evidence tech and drones!), arts and crafts activities, ice cream, food for purchase, and more. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet members of the Glen Ellyn Police Department. Learn More »
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Calling all little runners (ages 4-10)! The 2K Kids Color Bash Run returns to Ackerman Park on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9-11 am. Dash through color stations along a 1.25-mile course and get showered in colorful powder! A DJ will keep the fun going with an after-race dance party and a group color packet throw. Sign up by July 26 to get the early bird rate and a t-shirt. Register »
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July 8, 2025 On July 5, the Glen Ellyn Park District made the decision to close Sunset Pool early due to the actions of a large group that was engaging in disruptive and unsafe behavior in violation of park district ordinances and rules. The facility was safely cleared thanks to the swift and professional response of the Glen Ellyn Police Department and other agencies. Read More »
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July 7, 2025 The Parks Foundation’s Gator Race is back! “Adopt” a gator at givebutter.com/gatorrace2025 for your chance to win great prizes including a family pool pass for the 2026 season, rounds of mini golf, and more! Gators (similar to rubber ducks) will race in heats down the slide at Sunset Pool on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Winners need not be present to win. Net proceeds from the event will directly support the Foundation’s mission of providing scholarships for recreation program offerings through the Glen Ellyn Park District and funding preservation and improvement efforts.
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June 30, 2025 Gear up for sports and activities at the SportSwap at Ackerman SFC on Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 1-2:30 pm. We’re teaming up with Go Green Glen Ellyn to give sports gear a second life. If you have any gently used sports equipment that you’d like to trade in, you can drop it off at Ackerman SFC from July 7-11. You’ll receive a voucher to use at the swap. Alternatively, you can also choose to purchase equipment using cash or credit. You are also welcome to simply donate equipment as long as it is on the list of accepted items and in good condition. Learn More »
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Plug into play instead of electronic devices on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Unplug Illinois. Come by Ackerman SFC from 10 am-12 pm for this free community event featuring fitness, games, arts, sports, nature, and other tech-free activities. Learn More »
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June 23, 2025 Family Fun in the Neighborhood is coming to Lake Foxcroft Park on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 5-7 pm. Pack a picnic and join us for an evening of FREE entertainment including Miss Jamie’s Farm, interactive games, face painting, arts and crafts, and more! Learn More »
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June 18, 2025 We regret to announce that the Jazz in the Park concert, scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Lake Ellyn Park, has been canceled due to inclement weather in the forecast. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. Special thanks to our partner, the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble. We hope to see you at one of our other upcoming events! For updates on other activities or facilities, please visit gepark.org/hotline.
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June 13, 2025 Explore and win! The Junior Explorer Passport is here, inviting kids of all ages to visit 10 amazing Glen Ellyn parks. Find hidden stamps on this self-guided adventure from Saturday, June 14, 2025, through Sunday, July 13, 2025, and then bring your completed passport back to receive a gold star and a chance to win a fantastic gift basket! Grab your free passport at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, Main Street Recreation Center, and Ackerman SFC. Completed passports must be returned to Spring Avenue Recreation Center by 12 pm on Saturday, July 19. Questions? Email Laurie at [email protected].
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June 9, 2025 Ticket sales are open for the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation’s Fireworks from the Fishing Pier raffle. Enter for your chance to win VIP seating on the Lake Ellyn fishing pier to watch the Fourth of July fireworks with up to 11 guests! Plus, it’s all for a good cause! Get your tickets by 3 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at givebutter.com/FireworksRaffle2025.
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June 3, 2025 A new outdoor destination is coming to the heart of downtown Glen Ellyn, and the community is invited to help bring it to life. The Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation, in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Park District, has launched a fundraising campaign titled “From Parking Lot to Park!” to raise $800,000 to support enhanced amenities in Phase 1 of the Glen Ellyn Downtown Community Park. Read More »
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