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September 10, 2020 Take part in our at-home version of the Glow in the Park Lantern Walk on September 26th and 27th and help raise funds for Lurie Children’s on behalf of our partner, Charlie’s Corner Foundation. $10 lantern kits are for sale at Spring Avenue Recreation Center and proceeds will benefit the NICU at Lurie Children’s Hospital. We want to see as many towns, states, and countries as possible! For our friends who are not nearby, paper lanterns and lights are available at most craft or party stores. Share photos of your creations with [email protected] and you may win a prize! Read More »
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August 27, 2020
Notice is hereby given that the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners has changed start time for their Workshop Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The Workshop Meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Tuesday, September 1, 2020 will begin at 6:00 p.m. instead of its regularly scheduled time of 7:00 p.m. via Zoom platform and will include a Site Tour of Ackerman Park that will begin shortly after the Zoom meeting concludes. Ackerman Park is located at 800 E. St. Charles Rd. in Glen Ellyn and the tour should begin at approximately 7:00 p.m.
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August 17, 2020 Support the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry by dropping off urgently needed items at Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles Road, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25. The Food Drive is sponsored by Glen Ellyn Park District, State Representative Terra Costa Howard and Central DuPage Kiwanis. Read More »
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August 15, 2020 We’re offering free Platform Tennis clinics on Friday, September 18th to introduce new players to rules, techniques, and strategies of the sport! Read More »
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August 11, 2020 Power was restored to Spring Avenue Recreation Center at ~6pm on Thursday, August 13. The facility will reopen for normal hours on Friday, August 14. Following Monday’s storm, the District conducted an immediate assessment of all Park District property including facilities, parks, and athletic fields. While experiencing downed trees, fallen limbs and other debris, the District fortunately did not incur any significant damage. Cleanup will take several days and will be prioritized based on safety. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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August 10, 2020 Glen Ellyn Park District has partnered with B.R. Ryall YMCA to offer Learn & Play, a new remote learning day camp for children entering 1st through 5th grade. The program is designed to provide a safe and fun environment conducive to self-guided learning for children that need all-day care. Outdoor activities, games, and crafts will also be part of the experience. Read More »
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Notice is hereby given that the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2020. The next meeting of Board Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and will begin at its normal time of 7:00 p.m.
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July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020: Governor Pritzker just announced new restrictions for youth and adult recreational athletics. This includes, but is not limited to, park district sports programs, school-based sports (IHSA and IESA), travel clubs, and recreational leagues. In addition, IHSA has also presented their plans regarding Illinois high school sports for the 2020-2021 school year. Read More »
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July 20, 2020 ComEd and Openlands announced that the Glen Ellyn Park District is one of only three agencies in DuPage County to receive an environmental grant from the organizations through the annual ComEd Green Region Program. The Glen Ellyn Park District has received over $4,000 for a project to assist with natural area improvements at Maryknoll Park. A garden at the entry will be enhanced and expanded with pollinator container plants, and select areas of turf in the park will be converted to a pollinator prairie. Read More »
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The September/October Playbook is available online! Explore program offerings by clicking here. As a reminder, brochures will be available online only and will not be delivered to homes until further notice. Resident registration for programs within the Playbook begins at 10 p.m. on Sunday, August 2. Nonresident registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 17. Read More »
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July 14, 2020 Support the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry and Milton Township by dropping off urgently needed items at Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles Road, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. The Food Drive is sponsored by Glen Ellyn Park District, State Representative Terra Costa Howard and Central DuPage Kiwanis. Read More »
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July 10, 2020 Splashtastic news! Reservations are now being accepted for the Maryknoll Splash Park, which is set to open on Saturday, July 11! Visitors will be limited to 50 per 1.5-hour time slot and other measures have been put in place for patron safety. A face covering must be worn when checking in and when social distancing is not possible. More details >
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Add beauty to your yard and home, while helping the environment, by purchasing trees and shrubs through the Glen Ellyn Native Tree and Shrub Sale! Over 15 tree species and shrub species are available, ranging from $30-$35 each. Orders must be received by September 18th.
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July 8, 2020 Registration is open for Glenbard West and South athletic summer camps! Athletic summer camps are for current Glenbard students only, including incoming freshmen. Registration numbers are limited for some sports due to the current pandemic. Camps will begin Monday, July 13, at various times and locations. Please note that masks must be worn entering and exiting all outdoor facilities and must be worn at all times for indoor locations, including for workouts. Register for camps >
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DuPage Foundation’s Glen Ellyn Fund awarded its first round of funding to a new “Sustainable Garden Initiative.” The project, proposed by the Environmental Commission, created two permanent demonstration gardens to inspire and inform visitors to Lake Ellyn and Village Green Parks, and builds upon Glen Ellyn’s annual “Sustainable Yard Tour.” Read More »
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June 26, 2020 June 26, 2020: All playgrounds and the outdoor fitness area will open for public use at 9am on Saturday, June 27! Thank you for your patience as we awaited additional guidance from the Governor, CDC, and Illinois Department of Public Health. Read More »
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June 26 – In accordance with the State of Illinois’ Restore Illinois Plan, staff has made the following plan for the expansion of programming, amenities, and services, as allowed under Phase 4: Revitalization. Read more >
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June 5, 2020 Our staff have been working extremely hard to create new plans and programs to meet both the guidelines set forth by the State and the needs of our local parents and families. Check out the new Summer Playbook to see what at-home and in-person (small group) programs are currently available. The Playbook will be continuously updated, so check back often. View the Summer Playbook >
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Ackerman SFC will reopen for outdoor group fitness classes and personal training only beginning on Monday, June 8, as allowed under Phase 3: Recovery guidelines within the Restore Illinois Plan. During this phase, purchase of a $20 Group Fitness Class Pass will be required to preregister for group fitness classes. The pass will be valid from June 8 to July 8, and will enable pass holders to sign up for more than 45 classes each week. All classes will be socially distanced and limited to 10 participants. Learn more >
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June 1, 2020
June 1, 2020 – In accordance with the State of Illinois’ Restore Illinois Plan, staff has made the following plan for the return of programming and reopening of facilities as detailed in Phase 3: Recovery, which began on Friday, May 29. We will continue to adjust our plan as we get closer to Phase 4: Revitalization. Read more >
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