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August 1, 2019 Need a reason to celebrate in August? Since 1993, August has been named the national month for the sport of golf. To celebrate, Holes & Knolls Mini Golf will be giving out prizes weekly with the luck of the draw. To enter, simply turn in your scorecard at the end of your round. View mini golf hours and fees.
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July 31, 2019 The month of August is packed with events that you and your family can enjoy without spending a dime. Read More »
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July 24, 2019 Glen Ellyn Park District will be applying for a State of Illinois Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant regarding proposed improvements to Newton Park for 2020. The District had previously identified existing assets within the park that are due to be replaced and/or renovated in the next two years because of age and life expectancy. Those assets include the playground and skate park components. If successful in obtaining additional funding, the scope of the project would be increased, and added improvements could be implemented.
An open house for the public will be held on Wednesday, July 31 at Newton Park underneath the picnic shelter from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at which time, preliminary information regarding the proposed improvements will be available. Read More »
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July 23, 2019 We’ve rescheduled our rained-out movies for Friday, August 16! Come watch a free showing of either The Muppet Movie or Snow White. Read More »
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July 19, 2019 If you’re looking for an affordable way to keep your kids active and challenged during winter break, sign them up for our Ackerman Sports & Fun Winter Break Camps! Camps are available for single days, so you can book just the days you need around the holidays. Two 3-hour time slots are available on each day starting at 9am and 12:30pm. Campers sign up by age in either the sessions for ages 5-8 or for ages 9-12.
These fun athletic camps focus on basic sports and include creative athletic games with a twist. Read More »
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Purchase an Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center membership on Black Friday (November 29, 2019), and receive your first month free!* This exclusive offer will only be available the day after Thanksgiving.
Ackerman SFC members enjoy access to the entire facility, including the 7,000 sq. ft. fitness center, the indoor rock-climbing wall, the open gym and turf hours, the elevated walking track, and more than 55 group fitness classes held each week. To purchase your membership, please visit the front desk between 5:00am and 9:00pm on November 29th. Read More »
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The Glow in the Park Lantern Walk, which benefits Lurie Children’s, will return to Lake Ellyn Park on September 15th. Join the fun by decorating your own lantern to carry during this parade of lights! Read More »
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July 18, 2019 Swim, float, or lounge in a deck chair while watching Disney’s Finding Dory at our annual “Dive-in Movie” at Sunset Pool on Thursday, August 8! Read More »
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Youth in sixth to eighth grades are invited to celebrate the start of the new school year, and the last days of summer, with a night swim and games at our “Back to School Bash” on Friday, August 9. The event takes place from 8 to 10 p.m. at Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave., Glen Ellyn. “Back to School Bash” is free to attend, but students must show a valid school ID at the gate to gain entry. Incoming 6th graders or students without a school ID must have a parent check them in.
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July 17, 2019
A period of extreme heat is predicted for Thursday through Saturday, with temperatures into the 90s and 100s. Staff will be following our heat guidelines over the next few days as decisions or accommodations are made regarding events and programs. Instructors will be in contact if any changes will occur to individual programs. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe during the heat: https://www.ready.gov/heat
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July 16, 2019 Aloha, dads! Bring your daughters, ages 5 to 12, to the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Hawaiian-themed “Daddy Daughter Luau” on Thursday, August 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This special evening will be one for the books, filled with dancing, limbo contests, water balloon tosses, a photo booth, music, and more. Hot dogs, chips, and a beverage will be served. The event takes place at Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave., Glen Ellyn. Registration is required to attend.
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July 15, 2019 The Autumn Activity Guide was delivered over the weekend. If you are a Glen Ellyn Park District resident and didn’t receive a copy, we’ll fix that right away! Just let us know by completing a redelivery request and we’ll get a new one mailed to you this week: www.gepark.org/redelivery. Read More »
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July 11, 2019 What’s the secret to a perfect Bloody Mary? On October 6th, you can find out at our “Bloody Marys on the Green” event at Holes & Knolls Mini Golf Course. The experts at Malloy’s Liquor will be on hand to provide the knowledge you need to create the perfect Bloody Mary or Bloody Bull Do you prefer your cocktail with vodka or tequila? Spicy or sweet? Delight your taste buds at this fun event. Read More »
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The Autumn 2019 Activity Guide will be delivered to resident homes on July 13 and 14. Resident registration will begin on Sunday, July 28 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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July 9, 2019 All 2019 Polar Express™ Storytime Trains are full. Be sure to add your name to the waiting lists in the Online Registration Portal. You will be contacted in the event that spots become available.
Get ready to register for the Polar Express™ Storytime Train! On our journey to the North Pole, we will read “The Polar Express,” sing carols, and enjoy a special visit from Santa! Resident registration for this popular program will begin on Monday, October 1 at 8:30am (October 15 for nonresidents, if available). Read More »
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July 5, 2019 Kids will run a 1.25 mile race with fun, exciting, and age-appropriate challenges at each half mile on Saturday, August 3rd. The $20 resident fee ($25 for non-residents) includes a timing bib, t-shirt, 100-Year Anniversary drawstring backpack, and post-race snacks. The 2K19 for Kids Fun Run is open to ages 4-10. Space is limited. Sign up here by July 20th.
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July 4, 2019
View the results from the Freedom Four™ 4-Mile Run by clicking here. Thank you to everyone that joined us for the race!
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July 1, 2019 Residents are encouraged to walk, bike or carpool to the Glen Ellyn Park District’s 4th of July events (Freedom Four™ 4-Mile Run and Afternoon Festivities), 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, 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. Read More »
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Come out to Lake Ellyn Park on Wednesday, July 17th for free entertainment and kids’ activities presented by the Glen Ellyn Park District. Family Fun Night, a longtime summer tradition, runs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Istvan and his Imaginary Band will entertain with children’s music from 6pm to 7 pm. Read More »
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June 25, 2019
Planning to drive to the Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta on Saturday? Please be sure to follow posted signage if parking on the streets surrounding Lake Ellyn Park. Additional parking is available in the Glenbard West parking lot across from Duchon Field and in the Metra commuter lots in downtown Glen Ellyn. For additional parking options in downtown Glen Ellyn, please view the Village’s interactive parking map by clicking here. Due to the popularity of this event, we recommend carpooling or getting dropped off when possible.
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