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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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September 1, 2017 In the middle of the cold, dark winter, players dress in layers, put on their gloves and head for the tennis courts. The platform tennis courts, that is. The sport is enjoying a surge of popularity these days and the Glen Ellyn Park District is stepping up to meet the increased interest in two ways: a Platform Tennis Open House and Exhibition on September 15 and the addition of two new courts to the existing four. Read More »
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Paper lanterns have been popular for centuries. Originating in China, they were used as lamps, as decorations for houses and establishments, and even for sending messages during wartime. They were usually constructed from bamboo, wood, or wheat-straw, with paper or sometimes silk used for the shade. The lighted lanterns were generally meant to symbolize a wish for a bright future. Read More »
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August 29, 2017 As fall programs are starting up, please remember to lock your vehicles and remove all valuables. Thank you!
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August 22, 2017 Get ready for “Glow in the Park” by purchasing a lantern at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center. Each $10 kit includes a lantern for you to decorate and a light. Choose from a variety of colors! Proceeds from “Glow in the Park” benefit Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
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August 18, 2017 The floating island restorers, which will be placed near the inflow areas of Lake Ellyn, have been temporarily located near the shore to make initial watering easier. Once the plants grow larger, their roots will hang below the islands. The roots, along with microbes that adhere to the surface of the islands, help absorb extra nutrients, sediments and other pollutants that enter the lake as stormwater. Read More »
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August 17, 2017 On Monday, August 21, a solar eclipse will take place across the United States. The moon will begin to blot out the sun in Chicago beginning at 11:54am and cover up to 87% of the sun’s surface by 1:19pm. Planning to watch the eclipse? Be sure to practice safe solar-viewing guidelines. Download a handout from the American Astronomical Society on how to view the 2017 solar eclipse safely.
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To help DuPage County residents protect themselves against West Nile virus (WNV), the DuPage County Health Department has created a Personal Protection Index (PPI) that will inform residents of the amount of WNV activity in the county, as well as prevention steps that are recommended. Read More »
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August 15, 2017 From little athletes to building Regatta boats, almost 50 entries were received for the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Summer Photo Contest, with a chalky masterpiece taking top honors.
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