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October 29, 2020 Consider running for a seat on the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners in the April 6, 2021 Consolidated General Election. Read More »
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October 28, 2020 Stop by Main Street Recreation Center on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, to see the spooktacular display of jack-o-lanterns submitted by your fellow community members! Pumpkins will be displayed outside the facility beginning at ~11am on Friday. There is still time to submit your carved creation. Sign up by Oct. 29 »
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Help ensure a healthy blood supply in Illinois by donating at our upcoming blood drive on Tuesday, November 24th from 1 to 6pm. The SARS CoV-2 antibody test will be performed on all successful donations. Appointments are required (blue time slots are open, gray time slots are full). We kindly ask you only reserve a time slot if you are sure you can attend as the number of donors we can accept is limited. Sign up >
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Don’t trash your pumpkins, smash them on Saturday, November 7, from 9 to 11am! Area residents are invited to bring their jack-o-lanterns (no painted pumpkins and please remove all decorations) to be smashed and composted into the soil of the Community Garden Plots at Village Green Park. All pumpkins will be weighed prior to smashing. The Pumpkin Smash is free to attend, no registration required. Learn more >
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Due to the facility serving as a polling place and for the safety of our participants, the District will be cancelling or moving classes scheduled to take place at Spring Avenue Recreation Center on Tuesday, November 3rd (Election Day):
- Gymnastics: November 3rd classes are canceled.
- Dance: November 3rd classes will be held at Main Street Recreation Center.
- Spring Avenue Fitness Center: Reservations will not be accepted for the Spring Avenue Fitness Center. Members may use Ackerman SFC with photo ID at no charge.
- Get Fit: Class will not take place on November 3rd.
Classes held at Ackerman SFC and Main Street Recreation Center are not impacted and will be held as scheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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October 13, 2020
Help your neighbors in need by donating food and toiletry items to restock the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry from 1 to 6pm on Tuesday, October 27 at Ackerman SFC. All you need to do is drive-thru and pop your trunk. Volunteers will be there to collect your items in a no-contact, safe way. View urgently needed items >
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October 5, 2020 We want to see the paw-some costumes you’ve picked out for your furry (or not so furry) friends! Submit a photo of your pet in their costume to our first Halloween Pet Costume Contest by Tuesday, October 27th at 5pm for a chance to win a prize. There are two ways to enter: Read More »
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We’re excited to introduce new theatre classes for kids, teens, and seniors starting in early November at Main Street Recreation Center! Resident registration is now open. Nonresident registration begins Monday, October 19th at 8:30am. Read More »
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October 1, 2020
Notice is hereby given that the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners has changed the start time for their Workshop Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2020. The Workshop Meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Tuesday, October 6, 2020 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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September 29, 2020 Call for jack-o-lanterns! While we cannot hold our traditional Pumpkin Flotilla Fest this year, we still want to see your creative carved creations! Submit a pumpkin (or carve one at our Pumpkin Carving Night) to be part of a Halloween display at Main Street Recreation Center on October 30-31, and for a chance to win prizes. Free, but registration required. Sign up >
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September 28, 2020
Be a beacon of hope! Help ensure a healthy blood supply in Illinois by donating at our upcoming blood drive on Tuesday, October 27 from 1pm-6pm! The SARS CoV-2 antibody test will be performed on all successful donations.
Appointments are recommended (blue time slots are open, gray time slots are full). Walk-ups will be subject to availability. Please bring a photo ID and face covering. Donors will receive additional day-of information via email from Versiti. Open to ages 17 and up (age 16 w/parent permission slip). Sign up >
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September 21, 2020 The November/December Playbook is available online! Explore program offerings by clicking here. As a reminder, brochures are available online only and will not be delivered to homes. Resident registration for programs within the Playbook begins at 10 p.m. on Sunday, October 4. Nonresident registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, October 19. Read More »
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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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