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November 5, 2017 It’s estimated that the average adult consumes between 3,000 and 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving day. And that’s just for dinner! A great way to counteract those extra (yummy!) calories is to get some fun physical exercise before the big meal.
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October 30, 2017 Physical exercise is an important part of a well-balanced health regimen. Along with eating right, working hard at a job or in school, and making time for friends and family, exercise can help strengthen both the body and the mind.With the prevalence of digital devices, many adults (and children) lead sedentary lives. It’s important for people of all ages to engage in physical activity several days a week; the Department of Health and Human Services recommends a minimum of 75 minutes of vigorous (or 150 minutes of moderate) aerobic activity, weekly, for healthy adults.
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October 24, 2017 Beautiful fall colors are appearing all over Glen Ellyn as I write this message. Just a few weeks ago, as I watched the inspiring Glow in the Park Lantern Walk around Lake Ellyn, I felt profoundly blessed to be living in a community that comes together to celebrate and give to a worthy cause, Charlie’s Corner Foundation. Read More »
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October 23, 2017 Two new platform tennis courts are now open at Maryknoll Park! The Glen Ellyn Platform Tennis Club contributed nearly half ($100,000) of the total cost with the remainder being offset with operating revenue from the two additional courts within six years. This will allow the facility to serve the increasing growth of women, youth, house league, open play and travel. Learn about our Platform Tennis membership options.
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October 22, 2017 Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not cooperate today and the Glen Ellyn Park District is disappointed to announce that the Pumpkin Flotilla Fest scheduled for Sunday, October 22 at 4pm has been canceled due to inclement weather. Read More »
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October 18, 2017 The Winter 2018 Activity Guide will be delivered to resident homes on Saturday, October 28th. Resident registration will begin on Sunday, November 12th at 10:00pm. Download and print a copy of our new Online Registration Planning Sheet, designed to help you start planning your winter schedules right away! Read More »
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October 16, 2017 Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 12pm-2pm
Join us for an “Open House” at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center. Climb the Ackerman Alps rock climbing wall, meet with our certified personal trainers and registered dietitian, and take a tour of the facility. Don’t forget to come dressed to work out; our group fitness instructors will be holding sampler classes to preview our group fitness classes. No registration required and free to attend! Members and non-members welcome. Read More »
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Planning to drive to the Pumpkin Flotilla Fest on Sunday, October 22, 2017? 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.
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October 13, 2017 Please be advised that parking at Ackerman Park and Ackerman SFC will be limited on Saturday, October 14 due to setup for the annual This Run’s for Jack 5K. Please allow additional time for parking on Saturday. Parking will also be limited on Sunday, October 15 when the event takes place. We will have additional designated parking for our members. Thank you!
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October 12, 2017 Join us for a haunting good time as we travel to Sonny Acres Farm on October 27 for their Haunted Hayride. Try not to get spooked afterwards as you try to make your way through the Haunted Barn. Fee includes admission for hayride, haunted barn, and transportation. Open to ages 10-14.
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October 4, 2017 If you missed the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Pumpkin Flotilla Fest last year, be sure to clear your calendar for the late afternoon of Sunday, October 22nd. From 4:00 – 7:00 pm, the Park District will once again host this hugely popular event for the community at Lake Ellyn Park (645 Lenox Road), which last year brought out upwards of 1,500 guests. Read More »
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October 3, 2017 The Glen Ellyn Park District would like to thank the hundreds of Lakers volunteers that contributed to organizing and staging the 24th Annual Lakers Fall Classic soccer tournament. Over 160 teams participated in the tournament with 300 games played from Friday evening to late afternoon on Sunday. Lakers soccer parents Read More »
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September 27, 2017 The 24th Annual Lakers Fall Classic is THIS weekend! Good luck to all our teams participating in the tournament. During the event (September 29-October 1), there are significant parking demands within the lots at Ackerman Park. In anticipation, the Park District schedules the tournament games strategically, utilizes church parking (except Sunday morning) and has overflow parking at Lenox Road and St. Charles. Additionally, there will be designated parking spots for our Ackerman Sports and Fitness members in close proximity to the facility.
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September 22, 2017 The Glen Ellyn Park District is looking for people to take part in a “win-win” educational experience. The Native Seed Workshop, for ages 10 and up, will be held Thursday, October 19 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Frank Johnson Center (490 Kenilworth Avenue) in Glen Ellyn. Read More »
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Thank you to everyone in the community that made the 2017 “Glow in the Park Lantern Walk” such a success! In addition to our partner, Charlie’s Corner Foundation, the District would like to extend our sincere thanks to the event sponsors: Aqua-Tots Swim School, Bottle & Bottega, Dairy Queen (Lombard), The Stand, Catalano, Caboor & Co., and The Law Offices of Robert F. Kramer, Ltd. We would also like to give a special “shout out” to Krusin Photos (krusinphotos.com) for helping capture this unique experience! View the event album: https://goo.gl/NrYDdB.
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September 18, 2017 With the approaching Halloween holiday, many parents find themselves scrambling to figure out the best way to take their children trick-or-treating. Trick-or-treat time frames often begin at 3:00 or 4:00 pm, before most parents are home from work. Trick-or-treating is expected to be completed by 7:00 pm, which for many families is right in the middle of dinnertime. A better solution for children ages 2-8 is to attend the Glen Ellyn Park District’s long-standing annual Boo Bash celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. Read More »
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September 15, 2017 Planning to drive to the Glow in the Park Lantern Walk this Sunday? 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.
The Glen Ellyn Park District is organizing a “Glow in the Park Lantern Walk” that will highlight creatively designed and constructed paper lanterns, in an effort to raise awareness and funds to benefit the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. The event will take place Read More »
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September 13, 2017 Please be advised that the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 19, 2017 will now begin at 6:30pm.
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September 11, 2017 Do you have a dog, or are you thinking of getting one? About half of American households own a dog, so you’re in good company. Owning a dog has been proven to reduce stress levels for many people, who also benefit from the love, comfort, and companionship a dog provides. Most households consider their dog to be a member of their family.
A great way to celebrate the joy that dogs bring to our lives is to join the Glen Ellyn Park District for Poochapalooza on September 23, 2017.
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September 5, 2017 By request, Ecology 101 for adults was added to the Glen Ellyn Park District’s lineup of educational classes. This special session brings the “invisible” flora and fauna to the forefront, and discusses the relationship between plants and animals in the region, focusing on how they rely on each other and work together to coexist successfully. Read More »
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