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July 18, 2019 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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June 24, 2019 Keep your Fourth of July in high gear with our Afternoon Festivities event, timed to immediately follow the Glen Ellyn 4th of July parade. Read More »
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June 18, 2019 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, June 25, 2019. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, will now begin at 6:30 p.m.
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June 12, 2019 Build a boat made out of cardboard and race it across Lake Ellyn, or come cheer on race participants, at the annual Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta on Saturday, June 29. The event takes place at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Races begin at noon, but spectators are invited to view each boat as the crews prepare for the big moment starting at 10 a.m. and to grab food truck fare beginning at 11 a.m. Boat preregistration is required for $50 per boat by Friday, June 28 at noon; admission to watch the fun on race day is free.
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May 29, 2019 Kids can cast their lines at the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Gone Fishin’ Derby on Saturday, June 15. The annual event will once again take place at Lake Ellyn Park (645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn) from 8am-9:30am. The $10 registration fee per child ($15 for non-residents) includes bait, activities, snacks, and a chance to win trophies! Space is limited and participants must register by June 10th to ensure their spot on the bank. Read More »
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May 22, 2019 The Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners installed its new and incumbent members at the May 21 regular meeting. Newly elected member Paul Bischoff Jr. was sworn in, alongside incumbents Ben Stortz and Kathy Cornell, to a four-year term through April 2023. Read More »
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May 20, 2019
Please be advised that the Sunset Pool parking lot will be closed until Wednesday, May 22 for sealcoating.
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April 30, 2019 We’re gearing up for a special ‘Throwback Edition’ of our Movies in the Parks series to celebrate our 100-year anniversary. The family-friendly lineup includes a love-stricken Miss Piggy, a poison apple, a jolly Tim Allen, an epic match of Quidditch, and an adventure down the rabbit hole! Read More »
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Planning to make your way over to Touch-A-Truck on Saturday? Limited parking will be available within Maryknoll Park. Overflow parking is available near Building 6 at Roosevelt Glen Corporate Center (799 Roosevelt Road) or at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center (185 Spring Avenue). A complimentary shuttle will run every 15 minutes from the overflow parking areas to the event area. We kindly request that you use caution when driving in the area and follow all posted signage. For more information on Touch-A-Truck, please click here.
Due to the popularity of this event, we strongly recommend carpooling or getting dropped off when possible.
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