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April 16, 2020 As more of our community members begin to lose jobs and income, the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry is in urgent need of items. To make it even more convenient to donate, we’ve partnered with Glen Ellyn Food Pantry and Kiwanis Club of Central DuPage County to host a “drive-thru drop-off” food drive at Ackerman SFC on Thursday, May 7th from 1:30pm-6pm. New and unopened pet food products (bagged, canned, treats) will also be collected at that time. When dropping off your donation, please follow the signs toward the front entrance drive. Read More »
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Due to the shutdown of all Park District facilities in response to COVID-19, the April 21st meeting of the Park Board of Commissioners will be held by Zoom conference as permitted by the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation in Response to COVID-19 (COVID-19 Executive Order 5) exempting the requirement of the Open Meetings Act for the physical presence of the Commissioners at the meeting and permitting Commissioner attendance by video, audio, or telephone access. Read More »
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April 15, 2020 Help ensure a healthy blood supply in Illinois by donating at the upcoming blood drive at Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles Road, on Thursday, May 7. Appointments are required in order to control the number of people at the site at a given time and to ensure safe social distancing (no walk-ins).
Click here to sign up or call/text Camille from Versiti at (847) 305-9998. Read More »
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April 10, 2020 Those who visit Lake Ellyn Park may notice algae on the water. Algae is a naturally occurring aquatic plant. Unfortunately, it can sometimes have overabundant growth. When this occurs, it can be unsightly, detrimental to the lake’s health, and/or may produce toxins. Many Chicagoland ponds and lakes are experiencing similar conditions partially due to the mild winter.
The Park District’s lake management company treated the lake with an algaecide on Friday, April 10. Please stay out of the lake, keep your pets out of the lake, and as always, keep your dog from drinking the lake water.
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Help DuPagePads support those experiencing homelessness during this crisis. A drive-thru drop-off collection drive will be held at Ackerman SFC on Wednesday, April 15th from 1:30pm-6pm. Read More »
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April 9, 2020 Those who visit Lake Ellyn Park may notice algae on the water. Algae is a naturally occurring aquatic plant. Unfortunately, it can sometimes have overabundant growth. When this occurs, it can be unsightly, detrimental to the lake’s health, and/or may produce toxins. Many Chicagoland ponds and lakes are experiencing similar conditions partially due to the mild winter.
The Park District retains a lake management company who treats the water periodically from late spring to early fall. While their services have yet to begin for 2020, the District has been in contact and their technician will be treating the lake with an algaecide. When that occurs, notices will be posted on our website and near lake. Please stay out of the lake, keep your pets out of the lake, and as always, keep your dog from drinking the lake water.
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April 8, 2020 Thank you, Glen Ellyn! All appointments for the blood drive on April 15th have been filled (walk-ins will not be accepted). Ackerman SFC will host another blood drive on Thursday, May 7th. Check back for details! Read More »
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April 6, 2020 Due to the shutdown of all Park District facilities in response to COVID-19, the April 7th meeting of the Park Board of Commissioners will be held by Zoom conference as permitted by the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation in Response to COVID-19 (COVID-19 Executive Order 5) exempting the requirement of the Open Meetings Act for the physical presence of the Commissioners at the meeting and permitting Commissioner attendance by video, audio, or telephone access. Read More »
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March 30, 2020 As more of our community members begin to lose jobs and income, the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry is in urgent need of items. To make it even more convenient to donate, we’ve partnered with Glen Ellyn Food Pantry and Kiwanis Club of Central DuPage County to host a “drive thru” Food Drive at Ackerman SFC on Friday, April 3rd from 1pm-4pm. When dropping off your donation, please follow the signs toward the front entrance drive. Read More »
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March 24, 2020 Looking for ways to help during these unprecedented times? Our friends at Giving DuPage have put together an extensive list of urgent volunteer and in-kind donation needs. Click here.
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March 20, 2020 Don’t forget to rock your socks on March 21st! Saturday is World Down Syndrome Day and you can show your support by wearing mismatched socks and by having kiddos color socks for the local window hunt! Click here for a free socks coloring sheet. You can also visit https://www.ds-int.org/world-down-syndrome-day to learn why and how World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated, and about this year’s call to action!
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March 17, 2020 We’ve pulled together some fun resources so you can take a virtual trip to Yellowstone Park, listen to a story, learn how to construct a butterfly feeder, and more. Have a suggestion for the list? Please email [email protected]! See the list >
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March 16, 2020 Please click here for all the latest updates pertaining to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Park District operations. The page will be updated as information is available or changes.
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March 15, 2020
Our online registration system has been rebooted to correct the search issue some users experienced this evening. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. Please email [email protected] if you continue to experience any issues and we will address them as quickly as possible.
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March 11, 2020 The Glen Ellyn Park District has published its Annual Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019. Within the Annual Report are highlights of the Park District’s 2019 financial results and achievements. The report also contains information on natural area restoration projects, community events, partnerships, athletics and upcoming projects for 2020.
View the 2019 Annual Report »
Glen Ellyn Park District residents may receive a hard copy of the Annual Report at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn.
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March 4, 2020 Each day brings new information regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The purpose of this communication is to let our residents know that the Glen Ellyn Park District is monitoring updates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) relative to the current situation. For the time being, we are focused on ensuring that our staff and patrons are aware and take preventative measures to protect themselves from getting sick or stop the potential spread of illness to others. Read More »
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February 26, 2020 The Spring/Summer 2020 Activity Guide will be delivered to resident homes the weekend of February 29th. Resident registration will begin on Sunday, March 15th at 10:00pm. Download and print a copy of our Online Registration Planning Sheet, designed to help you start planning your autumn schedules right away! Read More »
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February 14, 2020 Ron Aubrey was named the Glen Ellyn Park District Volunteer of the Year at the annual Glen Ellyn Community Awards on February 11, 2020. The recognition event, hosted by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, honors individuals and organizations that have been active within the community while contributing towards the betterment of Glen Ellyn. Read More »
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February 3, 2020 We’re hiring lifeguards, swim instructors, camp counselors, concessions staff, admissions staff, park maintenance staff, and more. Work with great people, learn valuable skills, and have fun this summer. Opportunities are available for ages 15 and up. Applications must be submitted online by February 28, 2020. Click here to view positions and apply.
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The Glen Ellyn Park District is gearing up for another youth volleyball season! Registration is open for the Cyclones Volleyball League through February 26, 2020, at gepark.org/register. Third through sixth graders are eligible to join. Read More »
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