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August 11, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, 2021. The next meeting of Board Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and via Zoom, and will begin at its normal time of 7:00 p.m.
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August 10, 2021 Notice is hereby given that a Friends of Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
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August 8, 2021 UPDATE (8/9/21): The mechanical issue at the Maryknoll Splash Park has been repaired. Weather permitting, the facility will reopen at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 10. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
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August 6, 2021 We want to hear from you! The Glen Ellyn Park District is leading an initiative to improve the recreation function and value at Lenox Park and add amenities. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the community about the process of developing the Park Master Plan and to seek community input on the proposed plan of future improvements. Read More »
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August 2, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released new guidance recommending that fully vaccinated individuals resume wearing face coverings indoors in areas of the country where COVID-19 transmission is “high or substantial”. DuPage County has entered into the “substantial” transmission category. Given this development, Glen Ellyn Park District is strongly recommending face coverings for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, inside our facilities. Unvaccinated individuals will continue to be required to wear face coverings. Read More »
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July 23, 2021 In July 2021, the Glen Ellyn Park District replaced more than 200 existing light fixtures with energy-saving LED fixtures at Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn. Read More »
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Blood Drive: Blood supplies are at a critical low. Save lives by donating at Ackerman SFC from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. August 24. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ups welcome! Make an appointment »
Drive-Thru Drop-Off Food Drive: Donate items to help fill the shelves at Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. Just pull up to the Ackerman SFC main entrance from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. August 24 and we’ll do the rest!
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July 21, 2021 If you are visiting Lake Ellyn, Lake Foxcroft or Churchill Parks, please be aware of red-winged blackbirds. During mating and breeding seasons, which runs from late May to August, this species can be extremely territorial and may exhibit aggressive behavior in defense of their nests. If they feel threatened, or that the female and nest are in danger, males are known to swoop, peck, or grab at humans. Signs are installed to warn visitors of aggressive bird behavior. We also recommend the following tips: Read More »
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July 13, 2021 Let your child find their inner super star! This session’s options include Parent/Tot Sports, Super Sports, Basketball, Golf, T-Ball, and Soccer. Lesson plans are designed using FUNdamental drills and challenges designed to keep players engaged. Read More »
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July 12, 2021
Blood Drive: Blood supplies are at a critical low. Save lives by donating at Ackerman SFC from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. July 27. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ups welcome! Make an appointment »
Drive-Thru Drop-Off Food Drive: Donate items to help fill the shelves at Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. Just pull up to the Ackerman SFC main entrance from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. July 27 and we’ll do the rest!
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July 4, 2021 View results from the 2021 Freedom Four™ 4-Mile Run by clicking here. An album of photos from the event will be posted to our Flickr page once available. Thank you to everyone that joined us for the race!
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June 30, 2021 Residents are encouraged to walk, bike or carpool to the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Freedom Four™ 4-Mile Run, as there is no parking on Lenox or the roads surrounding Lake Ellyn Park. The commuter parking lots, including the Duane and Lorraine parking lot and the Civic Center parking garage, will remain open. Please click here to view the Village of Glen Ellyn’s interactive parking map and be sure to follow all posted signage. Limited parking will be available in the Glenbard West parking lot across from Duchon Field for Freedom Four™ 4-Mile Run participants. All cars must be removed from this lot by 10:00 a.m.
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June 25, 2021 The pickleball courts at Village Green Park will be closed beginning Thursday, July 1 due to court renovations. The project was originally scheduled to begin Monday, June 28 but was delayed due to inclement weather. The courts will reopen Sunday, July 4.
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The Tour of Lake Ellyn professional bike races return to Glen Ellyn on Saturday, July 17 from 9:30am-8:30pm! Bring the family to Lake Ellyn Park to watch and cheer on cyclists from around the world as they race around scenic Lake Ellyn. Read More »
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June 15, 2021 Pre-registration is no longer required for the 2021 Movies in the Parks series. Join us for one or all three! Read More »
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Notice is hereby given that a public meeting (open house) on the proposed Newton Park OSLAD Playground Renovation Project for the Glen Ellyn Park District will take place on Thursday, June 17, 2021, and will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Newton Park Shelter, located at 707 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
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June 7, 2021 If Illinois meets all metrics, the State could move to Phase 5 as early as Friday, June 11. As we have done throughout the pandemic, the District will evolve and adjust operations as quickly as possible once guidance is received from the State and Illinois Department of Public Health. Anticipated changes include increased capacity limits, elimination of the reservation system for Sunset Pool and Maryknoll Splash Park, and addition of a Sunset Pool season pass option. Please look for more details mid-week. We appreciate your patience and look forward to continued progress toward normalcy.
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June 1, 2021 The Summer 2021 Playbook is out now and we have something for everyone! Browse the Playbook to see all the great programs, fun events, and newly added camps available to you and your family. Registration will open Saturday, June 5 at 9 a.m. for residents and Saturday, June 12 at 9 a.m. for nonresidents. Take advantage of clickable program codes in the Playbook for quick and easy registration. View the Playbook »
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May 24, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners has cancelled their Workshop Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The next meeting of Board Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and via Zoom, and will begin at its normal time of 7:00 p.m.
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May 19, 2021 On Monday, May 17, Governor Pritzker issued an updated executive order to align Illinois mask guidance with the CDC, lifting the mask mandate and social distancing requirements for fully vaccinated individuals in most settings. Please read our latest update regarding mask requirements in District programs and facilities. Read More »
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