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July 11, 2018 Have you noticed caution tape or signs near our sand play areas? Burrowing Bees, Sand Wasps and Cicada Killers are making their annual appearance again. But don’t be alarmed. Read More »
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July 9, 2018 The Autumn 2018 Activity Guide will be delivered to resident homes on Saturday, July 14th. Resident registration will begin on Sunday, July 29th at 10:00pm. Download and print a copy of our new Online Registration Planning Sheet, designed to help you start planning your autumn schedules right away! Read More »
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July 7, 2018 In collaboration with the Village of Glen Ellyn and Glenbard West High School, paths around Lake Ellyn and the park will be improved and/or added with construction beginning on Monday, July 9, 2018, and is anticipated to be completed before school activities begin in mid-August. The project will include concrete sidewalk installation around Lake Ellyn to improve safety, accessibility, and sustainability of the current trail. Read More »
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July 5, 2018 Come out to Lake Ellyn Park on Wednesday, July 18 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. Jodi’s Jigglejam will entertain with children’s music from 6pm to 7 pm. Read More »
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July 3, 2018 Results from the 2018 Freedom Four™ 4-Mile Run are posted here.
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June 30, 2018 Visitors to Sunset Pool and Maryknoll Park can now charge their electric or Tesla vehicles free of charge, thanks to charging stations provided by Tesla. These stations are available to Park District patrons to utilize for up to two hours. While the spots are preferred parking for electric/Tesla vehicles, all vehicles are welcome. The District is excited to offer this new service to our patrons, which helps to promote a cleaner and greener Glen Ellyn.
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June 28, 2018 You and your family could win a chance to watch the 2018 fireworks over Lake Ellyn from the new fishing pier!
Must be a resident of the Glen Ellyn Park District AND 18 years of age or older to enter. Limit of (1) entry per household (duplicate entries will be removed).
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June 26, 2018 Planning to drive to the Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta on Saturday, June 30, 2018? 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. Please note, Lenox Road will be closed to thru traffic on June 30th.
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June 22, 2018 The Glen Ellyn Girls All-Star Tournament has been canceled in its entirety and all teams will be issued refunds. Fields are underwater and are not expected to be playable at all this weekend. Thank you for your understanding and we hope that you consider joining us again next year.
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June 15, 2018 As part of the Ackerman SFC Parking Lot Improvement Project, beginning Monday, July 9 through mid-September, the main lot at Ackerman SFC will be closed. Parking will be available to the east of the facility near the playground. The parking spaces directly in front of the facility, just to the east of the front doors, will be available with the majority dedicated to handicap parking. Click here for more information and to view a parking map.
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June 13, 2018 If you’re looking for unique ideas for conserving water, bringing native wildlife to your yard, and establishing beautiful rain gardens, spend the morning of Saturday, June 23rd learning how to create a sustainable yard! Read More »
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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 19, 2018. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, will now begin at 6:00 p.m.
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It’s never too early to make your July 4th celebration plans! In Glen Ellyn, Park District staff members are excited to offer an entire day of fun for families. Read More »
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Soccer is one of the most popular sports for children. In addition to learning individual ball handling skills, kids learn how to function as part of a team, and how to support others in order to reach a common goal. While soccer can be very competitive, there are also leagues that focus on developing skills and having fun. Read More »
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June 4, 2018 On Saturday, May 19th, volunteers gathered to combine their efforts for another successful DuPage County River Sweep. While last year’s event was cut short due to thunderstorms, this year resulted in a terrific turnout, with a large amount of trash and debris being removed from the shoreline along the river. Read More »
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May 31, 2018 Notice is hereby given that a public meeting on the proposed Ackerman Park Improvement Project for the Glen Ellyn Park District will take place on Monday, June 4, 2018 and will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, located at 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
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May 17, 2018 Hammocks have become very popular in our parks and the Park District has been monitoring the effect the use and the straps have on our trees. We ask that you please follow these safety tips and guidelines when utilizing hammocks in the parks: Read More »
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May 16, 2018 Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center is getting a new parking lot! Planned improvements include resurfacing and repair of the lot, lighting improvements, and bioswales to reduce runoff volumes and improve stormwater quality. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-July, with completion of the lot anticipated in mid-September. A more specific timeline will be provided closer to the beginning of the project. Read More »
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May 4, 2018 Planning to roll over to Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, May 5, 2018? Parking for this event is located at Roosevelt Glen Corporate Center (799 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn). A complimentary shuttle will run every 15 minutes from the parking area to the event area. Parking will not be available within Maryknoll Park. 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.
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May 3, 2018 Three years ago, Kristie Vest, Special Events Supervisor for the Oswegoland Park District, created the Monday Miles program to bring residents together for community involvement and healthy exercise. For 2018, she had the interesting idea to challenge residents of the Glen Ellyn Park District to see which community could log the most miles each week during the summer. Read More »
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