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March 9, 2018 It was an exciting season for the Platform Tennis teams in Glen Ellyn! The Glen Ellyn Men’s Travel Club had all 14 teams make it to the playoffs and four teams advance to the final matches. The women’s teams also had outstanding results, ending their seasons ranked toward the top of the leagues. The in-house leagues experienced a record number of players with over 90 men and women playing this past winter. Registration for the upcoming Spring House Leagues, with play starting the week of April 2nd, is open now at http://bit.ly/2HkXs9U.
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March 7, 2018 Brendan Cavanagh was named the Glen Ellyn Park District Volunteer of the Year for 2017 at the annual Glen Ellyn Community Awards Breakfast on Saturday, March 3, 2018. 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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March 5, 2018 Maryknoll Park will be chock full of plastic eggs on Friday, March 30 as the Glen Ellyn Park District presents its annual Eggs-trodinary Egg Hunt. Read More »
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February 21, 2018 The Spring/Summer 2018 Activity Guide will be delivered to resident homes on Saturday, March 3rd. Resident registration will begin on Sunday, March 18th at 10:00pm. Download and print a copy of our new Online Registration Planning Sheet, designed to help you start planning your summer schedules right away! Read More »
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February 15, 2018 Rugby is a sport, in some ways similar to football, that offers players a terrific way to build and utilize strength, speed, and agility. There are no size requirements; smaller athletes with ball handling, kicking, and running skills can excel at rugby. Read More »
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January 23, 2018 While origins reach back into the 1700s, baseball has been officially played (as we know it) since 1839. Over time, it became America’s favorite national pastime, and for many, it still is. The rules of baseball are easy to learn, and the skills needed to play at a recreational level are not difficult to develop. Read More »
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It’s estimated that approximately one out of every three homes in the U.S. has someone who plays soccer. Soccer, also referred to as “futbol” in some European and South American countries, is an exciting and challenging sport that is loved by boys and girls alike. Read More »
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The Glen Ellyn Park District has published its Annual Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. Within the Annual Report are highlights of the Park District’s 2017 financial results and achievements. The report also contains information on natural area restoration projects, community events, partnerships, athletics and upcoming projects for 2018. To view the Annual Report, please click here. Read More »
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January 18, 2018 Beginning Saturday, January 20th through the end of March, Saturdays and Sundays at Ackerman SFC will be extremely busy throughout much of the day. Youth basketball and indoor soccer leagues will be held, generating significant attendance and activity in addition to the other ongoing programs and usage within the facility. Read More »
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January 4, 2018 Choosing a preschool for your child involves researching your options and making a decision that works best for your family. The Glen Ellyn Park District offers a Preschool Education Program for children ages 2 ½ through 6, combining a variety of experiences and media to help students explore and develop their skills in the areas of vocabulary, reading and writing, math, and science.
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For those unfamiliar with one of the fastest growing team sports in the country, Lacrosse is a clever combination of soccer, hockey, and basketball. It’s played with a stick (the crosse), which is used to catch, scoop, and throw a small rubber ball into the goal (net) of the opposing team. Players don’t have to be big; the game rewards agility, coordination, and speed. Lacrosse is fast-paced, with precision passing and lots of running. Read More »
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December 30, 2017 Please remember to remove your valuables, take your keys, and lock your car when visiting our parks and facilities. A vehicle with unlocked doors or valuables in view is an easy target for theft. Thank you!
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December 27, 2017 What better way to cap off several months of dance classes, than with an exciting and glamorous dance recital? Read More »
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December 15, 2017 Property taxes will be even lower for Glen Ellyn Park District residents in 2018. Read More »
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In this moment, it was like time stood still. The brisk air, red-orange fallen leaves, and grass that remained a most magnificent green late into the season presented itself to this year’s first-place winning photographer. Capturing not only one of the greatest symbols of fall in our area, our first-place winner, Emily Kroculick, positions a subject in front of the lens throwing the season into the air. Fall then calmly sways back down to the ground in this shot. Titled “Happy Fall,” we all know of the joy that freshly fallen leaves can bring. Read More »
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December 12, 2017 If you’re bored with your current exercise routine, try mixing things up by taking a fun, fast-paced Paddle Tennis class! The Glen Ellyn Park District, along with their Director of Racquet Sports, Mark Cunnington, are offering exciting classes for adults and children this winter. Read More »
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Like many personal trainers, Eric Su played a lot of sports as a young man. He had well-rounded interests, including football, basketball, and tennis. But after breaking an ankle, which required surgery to repair, he spent time in physical therapy to further his recovery. “Physical therapy opened my eyes to how I could help people,” said Su, a Personal Trainer for the Glen Ellyn Park District. “I decided to learn more about how I could make it a career.” Read More »
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As a hairdresser, Patti Lawler enjoyed helping her clients discover a new hairstyle, color, or cut that increased their self-confidence and made them happy. Now, as a personal trainer with the Glen Ellen Park District, Patti continues to help people by training them to improve their physical condition, their eating habits, and their motivation levels in their quest to develop and maintain a healthy body and a positive self-image. Read More »
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Soccer is a challenging, exciting sport that is extremely popular all over the world. Boys and girls usually start playing at a young age, and many continue through high school and into their college years; some talented players even receive scholarships that reduce or cover their tuition. Read More »
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An interesting new sport is now offered through the Glen Ellyn Park District: Futsal soccer. According to Brad Thomas, Recreation Supervisor for the park district, the Futsal name comes from the Spanish term “Futbol Sala”, which translates to “Indoor Football”, or in the U.S., “Indoor Soccer”. Read More »
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