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December 3, 2018 On Saturday, December 1, Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center hosted the annual “Shop with a Cop” event. Children start their day at Ackerman SFC having breakfast with Santa Claus and participating in games and activities before heading out to shop for holiday gifts escorted and transported by a law enforcement officer within their squad car. This is a very special event for the Officers and the children involved and the Park District is happy to be able to provide the location for the day!
Organized by members of the Glen Ellyn Police Department in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Park District and the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, the event is designed to help children in need throughout DuPage County by providing them with funds to buy presents and essentials for themselves and their family. Over 100 children and 110 police officers from 10 local units participated in this year’s event. Click here to view photos from the event.
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November 26, 2018 As you’re going through your holiday lights this year, deciding which are still usable and which need to be replaced, don’t toss your broken or unwanted lights into the trash can. The Glen Ellyn Park District has an easy and environmentally friendly solution for disposing of holiday lights that are taking up space in your garage or attic: recycle them! Read More »
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Resident registration for programs contained in the 2019 Winter Activity Guide is in progress! The Guide details hundreds of classes, events, fitness memberships, and platform tennis opportunities available throughout the winter. Nonresident registration will begin on Monday, December 3 at 8:30am. Read More »
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Monday, November 26: All Glen Ellyn Park District classes taking place at 3pm or later will be held as scheduled, with the exceptions of programs held at District 41 facilities which have been cancelled. All Park District facilities will remain open for regular business hours. Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center will have open gym available until 6pm and open turf available until 5pm.
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November 25, 2018 Due to the extreme winter weather conditions, all Glen Ellyn Park District programs occurring before 3pm (including preschool) on Monday, November 26th have been canceled. In addition, all programs scheduled at District 41 facilities are canceled for the day. An update on programs occurring after 3pm on Monday, November 26th will be posted on the Park District’s website by 2pm. All Glen Ellyn Park District facilities will remain open for regular business hours. Thank you for your patience. Stay safe and warm!
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November 9, 2018 And another great season comes to an end! The Skate Park at Newton Park is now closed for the season. We will reopen the park in the spring as weather permits. See you on the ramps next year!
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The Winter 2019 Activity Guide was delivered to resident homes on Saturday, November 3rd. Resident registration will begin on Sunday, November 18th at 10:00pm. Download and print a copy of our Online Registration Planning Sheet, designed to help you start planning your winter schedules right away! Read More »
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November 8, 2018 Glen Ellyn Park District has completed installation of new outdoor signs throughout Lake Ellyn Park. The signs, which were part of Phase III of the Lake Ellyn Park Improvement Project, were made possible thanks to a generous donation to the Glen Ellyn Park District from an anonymous donor along with a grant through the O.S.L.A.D. program. Read More »
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How often do you have an opportunity to participate in an event that (1) is a lot of fun, (2) helps increase your fitness level, (3) helps those who are less fortunate, and (4) encourages you to dress up in a crazy Thanksgiving-themed costume? The answer is: once a year, at the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Annual Turkey Trot! This year’s event is sponsored by 1776 Senior Care. Read More »
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October 10, 2018 Thank you for your patience and understanding! Construction is never fun and almost always inconvenient and disruptive. Through it all, our patrons were flexible and patient. While frustrating at times, they managed to make the best of the situation. The Glen Ellyn Park District is very appreciative of your continued patronage and hopes you will enjoy the newly renovated parking lot and entrance drive.
As a reminder, the project addressed the complete replacement of the main parking lot serving Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and the upper Ackerman Park soccer fields. The parking lot, in severe disrepair, was over 30 years old and had only incurred minor repairs since it’s construction. Read More »
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October 9, 2018 The playgrounds located at Main Street Recreation Center and President’s Park are open! Both playgrounds were over 20 years old and, due to age and popularity, had begun to fall into disrepair. The District once again collaborated with Kids Around the World, who removed the President’s Park playground and will repurpose the old equipment to be used in a less fortunate community. Look for additional improvements, including new benches and garbage cans, in the near future.
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October 3, 2018 Staying active is the best way to get or maintain a healthy fitness level, and the Glen Ellyn Park District does its part by offering a wide variety of fitness options for adults and kids. On Saturday, November 3rd, from 12:00 – 2:00 pm, the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center in Glen Ellyn will be holding an Open House to showcase the facility, the classes, and the other programs that make it one of Glen Ellyn’s premier fitness centers. Registration is not required, and attendance is free for both members and non-members. Read More »
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Humans were inspired to create art on cave walls thousands of years ago to try to understand their place in the world. Art in all its many forms inspires creativity and innovating thinking, which helps increase motivation and appreciation in all aspects of our lives. Read More »
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Join the Glen Ellyn Park District in helping to fight and eliminate breast cancer. On Saturday, October 20th, the Park District will host its annual fundraiser to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation; this year’s event will be the very first WERQ-a-Thon, led by WERQ Fitness instructors Sarella Kelly and Xenia Demo. Read More »
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The Glen Ellyn Park District’s Winter Youth Basketball League, for boys and girls in grades 1-8, is around the corner! Whether your child is a seasoned player or joining for the first time, make sure you register before the November 1st deadline. Read More »
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October 2, 2018 As the Ackerman Parking Lot Improvement Project nears completion, the main entrance off St. Charles Road and Riford Road into the park will be closed to all traffic from Wednesday, October 3rd through the morning of Saturday, October 6th. The road, while possibly not finished, will be reopened on Saturday, October 6th and remain open through the weekend. It may be closed again for a few days the week of October 7th; specific dates will be announced once determined. Also, during those same dates of closure, the main parking lot serving Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center (ASFC) and the drop-off lane / front parking area will not be accessible. This closure will enable asphalt work to occur within the main drive and the road going east towards the center of the park. Read More »
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September 25, 2018 Soccer is one of the most popular sports across the globe. It provides a terrific way for adults and kids of all ages to enjoy the benefits of exercise, competition, and downright fun all year long. For many years, the Glen Ellyn Park District has offered a variety of soccer programs to meet the needs of the community; this Fall, a brand-new class will reach those who want exposure to soccer at an even younger age. Read More »
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September 20, 2018 Sweet P. Doll Studio’s owner, Paula Breunig, has been offering fun and unique workshops for young children and their dolls for the past eight years. Read More »
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Help restock Lake Ellyn and Lake Foxcroft! Kids and adults are invited to help dispense fish into the lakes on Saturday, September 29 at 9am. This is a free event. Please bring a canned good item for the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry and dress appropriately. Read More »
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September 18, 2018 Closure of the main entrance drive into Ackerman Park and Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center has been delayed due to forecasted rain. As a result, the road is expected to be open most, if not all, of this week. This means the entrance drive will likely be closed sometime next week. Read More »
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