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April 8, 2022 Glen Ellyn Park District, Jewel-Osco Pharmacy, and State Representative Terra Costa Howard are hosting a joint vaccine clinic on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road. Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, flu shots, and pneumonia/tetanus/shingles vaccines will be available. Read More »
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March 24, 2022 Glen Ellyn Park District and Go Green Glen Ellyn are hosting a Sport Swap Gently Used Equipment Sale on Saturday, April 16 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center. Learn more »
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March 15, 2022 Glen Ellyn Park District facilities are closed or have special hours on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of Independence Day. Read More »
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Glen Ellyn Park District facilities are closed or have special hours on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day. We hope you take the opportunity to honor our country’s veterans at the Glen Ellyn American Legion Post No. 3’s Memorial Day Ceremony held Monday, May 30 at Lake Ellyn Park beginning at 11 a.m. Read More »
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March 8, 2022 The Glen Ellyn Park District has published its Annual Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. The report provides a glimpse into the major results and achievements of the District during the year. It also provides an overview of where we intend to go in the next year. View the report to stay informed on the operations of your park and recreation system. 2021 Annual Report »
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February 28, 2022
Our Spring Playbook and the 2022 Summer Camp Guide are out now. Registration for programs, events, and camps featured in either brochure will open Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m. for residents and Saturday, March 12 at 9 a.m. for nonresidents. Take advantage of clickable program codes for quick and easy registration. View the Spring Playbook and Camp Guide »
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February 22, 2022 On February 9, Governor Pritzker announced plans to partially lift Illinois’ indoor mask mandate as of February 28, assuming state COVID metrics continue to decline.
As the Glen Ellyn Park District has done throughout the pandemic, we will adhere to State requirements by implementing a mask optional approach within Park District programs, events, and facilities for participants, visitors, and staff, effective Monday, February 28. Prior to that date, all participants, patrons, and employees must still wear face coverings inside Park District buildings. Read More »
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February 21, 2022
Our Spring Playbook and the 2022 Summer Camp Guide will be published exclusively on our website Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Registration for programs, events, and camps featured in either brochure will open Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m. for residents and Saturday, March 12 at 9 a.m. for nonresidents.
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January 31, 2022 Glen Ellyn Park District collected a total of 1,776 bags, or roughly 19,536 pounds, of food and toiletry donations for Glen Ellyn Food Pantry in 2021. Items were collected over the course of 13 drives offered in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Central DuPage and State Representative Terra Costa Howard. As a result of these efforts, the Glen Ellyn Park District and its partners have been named the Pantry’s largest donors through food drives in 2021. Read More »
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January 21, 2022 Ice hockey players, show your skills against other teams on Saturday, January 29. The Glen Ellyn Park District is excited to announce our NEW 3v3 Pop-Up Pond Hockey Tournament on Lake Ellyn. Teams of three to five players will compete in a bracket style tournament and are guaranteed three games. Divisions are available for ages 9 and up. Fee is $100 per team with proceeds benefiting the Glen Ellyn Park District Scholarship Fund. Read More »
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January 14, 2022 Sign up to get a Covid-19 vaccine booster or flu shot at Ackerman SFC on Saturday, January 29. The Glen Ellyn Park District will be hosting a joint clinic in partnership with Jewel-Osco Pharmacy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More »
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January 6, 2022 Due to the current surge in Covid-19 transmissions, the Glen Ellyn Park District is encouraging patrons to limit the number spectators/attendees at indoor events and programs within District facilities, including Winter Youth Basketball games and the Indoor Soccer league. Supervisors will email program specific guidance as needed to registered participants.
As a reminder, all individuals 2 years or age and over who can medically tolerate a face covering are required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when in an indoor public place per Executive Order 21-22.
With many District programs starting this week, be sure to allow additional time for parking and use caution when driving through District lots. In addition, please stay home if you are feeling sick or are experiencing and Covid-19 symptoms in order to reduce community spread.
Please continue to refer to gepark.org/coronavirus for updates.
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Spring sports registration is underway! Below is a list of upcoming league offerings and important registration deadlines. Click the program name for more information and to register.
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January 3, 2022 Notice is hereby given that the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners has changed the start time for their Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The Workshop Meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Tuesday, January 11, 2022 will begin at 6:30 p.m. instead of its regularly scheduled time of 7:00 p.m. and will take place at its regularly scheduled location of 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL.
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December 15, 2021 Beginning December 16, Common Good Cocktail House will be selling Hot Toddies at the Polar Plaza! You can now indulge in their signature crafted drinks every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more about the Polar Plaza »
To purchase alcohol, you must be 21 years of age or older. Alcoholic drinks must be consumed in the Polar Plaza. Outside alcohol is not permitted. Please note, Common Good will not be at the Polar Plaza on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, or Jan. 1.
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December 1, 2021 At the southwest corner of Main Street and Hill Avenue, in front of the Main Street Recreation Center, protest signs and associated vehicles have been present within the right of way over the past few weeks. IUOE Local 150 is in dispute with Hacienda Landscaping Inc. Hacienda is currently providing the construction services for improvements to Newton Park. While the dispute has nothing to do with the Glen Ellyn Park District and is not related to quality of work or performance, Local 150 has the right to protest and establish a lawful ambulatory picket. Read More »
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November 30, 2021 Our interactive Winter 2022 Playbook is out now and we have something for everyone! Browse the Playbook to see all the great programs and fun events available to you and your family. Registration will open Saturday, December 4 at 9 a.m. for residents and Saturday, December 11 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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November 29, 2021 State Representative Terra Costa will be hosting a walk-up flu shot and COVID-19 booster (Pfizer, Moderna, and a limited amount of J&J) clinic with the Glen Ellyn Park District, Glen Ellyn Library, DuPage Health Coalition, and Jewel-Osco at Ackerman Sport & Fitness Center (800 St. Charles Road in Glen Ellyn) from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 11. Appointments are not necessary. Learn more »
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November 17, 2021
Our Winter Playbook will be published exclusively on our website Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Registration for programs within the Winter Playbook will open Saturday, December 4 at 9 a.m. for residents and Saturday, December 11 at 9 a.m. for nonresidents.
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Join in for holiday merriment with live music, festive activities, and a visit with Santa at the Kick Off to the Polar Plaza, celebrating Shop Small Saturday, from Noon to 3 p.m. on November 27 at the Polar Plaza, 501 Crescent Blvd, in downtown Glen Ellyn. Plus, enjoy a free showing of Arthur Christmas starting at 10:30 a.m. at Glen Art Movie Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd. Read More »
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