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April 12, 2023 Make a splash and join our team! We’re currently hiring lifeguards for Sunset Pool. Hone your leadership skills, learn to be cool under pressure, and receive great benefits. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3Ghy4Tr
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April 5, 2023 On April 4, 2023, the community elected as Glen Ellyn Park District Park Board of Commissioners Mary Crickmore, Kathy Cornell, and Ben Stortz for four-year terms. The election commission has 21 days to canvass votes and make results official. In anticipation of the outcome, the Glen Ellyn Park District congratulates the newly elected Board members.
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March 1, 2023 The Glen Ellyn Park District has published its Annual Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. The report provides a glimpse into the major results and achievements of the District during the year. It also gives an overview of where we intend to go in the next year. View the report to stay informed on the operations of your park and recreation system. View the Annual Report »
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February 28, 2023 This year’s 9th annual Glen Ellyn Sports Trivia Night, held on February 10, 2023, raised $7,000 for the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Scholarship Fund, a fee-assistance program for low-income residents who wish to enroll in Park District programs. We would like to thank Greg and Katie Fischer, the organizers of the event, for selecting the Park District as this year’s recipient and St. Petronille Church for hosting this fun-filled night. Read More »
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February 27, 2023 After serving the Glen Ellyn community for over a decade, Dave Harris has decided to retire as Executive Director of the Glen Ellyn Park District on March 7, 2023. During his time, and with assistance from Staff and the Board, the Park District implemented significant improvements throughout its many facilities, parks, and open spaces and created many high-quality recreational experiences for its residents. As explained by Dave, “With the recent passing of the referendum and those related projects, and other improvements getting ready to break ground, I feel confident that now is a good opportunity to retire. In doing so, I am confident that the Park District is in outstanding shape to continue providing exceptional recreational services, programs, parks, and facilities for the years to come.” We thank Dave for his efforts and for his contributions to our community.
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February 21, 2023 Stop by our Job Fair from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. You’ll be able to connect with hiring managers, learn about open summer positions, and interview on site. This free event is intended for job seekers in high school (ages 15 and up) to senior adults. Positions include lifeguard, camp counselor, concessions, manager on duty, and more.
Can’t attend the Summer Job Fair? View and apply for summer jobs online by clicking here.
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February 20, 2023 Go Green Glen Ellyn co-founders, Jacquelyn Casazza and Karin Daly, have been named the Glen Ellyn Park District Volunteer of the Year. They will be recognized at the annual Glen Ellyn Community Awards on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. 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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February 6, 2023 The District would like to again express our sincere apologies to those that experienced issues registering for programs over the weekend. We also recognize that some of our more popular programs require further modification or adjustment moving forward to allow for increased participation and availability, and to meet the needs of our community.
Currently, 80% of our spring programs and summer camps still have space available, and staff will be strategizing ways to address waiting lists on the remaining 20% this week. Supervisors responsible for those programs will reach out directly to patrons with more information. While capacity was increased for many programs in anticipation of demand this year, there were areas in which that demand still exceeded our expectations.
Participation in Glen Ellyn Park District programs is at an all-time high. Overall, registration for 2023 spring programs and summer camps (excluding Glenbard West, Glenbard South, and aquatics programming) is up by almost 12% compared to last year, while some programs experienced increases of up to 56%. Read More »
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February 4, 2023 The Glen Ellyn Park District shares the frustration felt by residents during registration on Saturday, February 4 and we sincerely apologize that many experienced issues registering for programs when attempting to access the online registration site through gepark.org.
Park District staff will be reviewing programs with waiting lists and strategizing the best ways to address those lists for each class. We appreciate your patience as we work through this unforeseen issue. Staff will reach out to patrons on waiting lists with more information next week.
Additionally, the District will be further investigating what caused the disruption to gepark.org simultaneously with the start of registration and implementing solutions to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future.
Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and continued patronage of the Glen Ellyn Park District.
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January 25, 2023 The scheduled delivery of HVAC units at Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue, on Thursday, January 26 has been delayed until Friday, January 27, 2023. Due to the current condition of the ground, these units will be installed via helicopter at no additional cost to the Glen Ellyn Park District. For safety during the installation, the dog park will be closed from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., and the parking lot from 5 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Please note, Spring Avenue Recreation Center Preschool classes scheduled to start at 8:45 or 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 26 will still have a delayed start time of 9:15 a.m.; however, the building will be open for normal hours of operation on both Thursday and Friday.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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January 23, 2023 Our 2023 Spring Playbook and Summer Camp Guide are out now. Registration for activities, events, sports, and camps featured in either edition begins Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 9 a.m. for residents and Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 9 a.m. for nonresidents. Our interactive brochures allow you to easily get to the registration page for each activity by clicking on the code number. View the Spring Playbook and Summer Camp Guide »
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January 11, 2023 Spring sports registration is underway! Below is a list of upcoming league offerings and important registration deadlines. Click the program name for more information and to register.
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January 6, 2023 As part of the District’s continued effort to provide safe parks and facilities, several Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Units are installed or on site throughout the District. Read More »
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December 29, 2022 The Park District is hosting a blood and food drive at Ackerman SFC on Thursday, January 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BLOOD DRIVE: Make a difference through the donation of blood. One donation, which takes less than an hour, can save up to three lives. Appointments are requested but walk-ups are welcome. Book an appointment here »
FOOD DRIVE: Non-perishable foods and toiletries will be collected to help fill the shelves at Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. Drive up to the main entrance to donate and we’ll do the rest.
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Try the fitness center and experience group fitness classes at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center for free! To help you get a healthy start to the new year, we’re waiving the drop-in fee from January 2-8. Read More »
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December 27, 2022 Below is an update on the status of the rinks as of Thursday, December 29 at 9am. Read More »
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December 22, 2022 Glen Ellyn has several warming centers available during extreme cold including the Police Department, Ackerman SFC (during business hours), and the Glen Ellyn Public Library (during business hours). For additional DuPage area warming centers, please visit: https://211dupage.gov/index.php/disaster
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December 20, 2022 The Spring Avenue Dog Park will be closed for maintenance on Wednesday, December 21,
2022, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dog park operations will resume right after 12 p.m. We apologize
for any inconvenience during this time. If you have questions, contact Amanda Blanco at (630) 942–7256.
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December 13, 2022 Originally constructed in the 1950s, Sunset Pool has had no major improvements for more than 20 years. It is one of the most well attended facilities within Glen Ellyn and always rated as a highly valued community asset. Implementing periodic improvements will ensure the pool continues to serve our residents. Read More »
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November 23, 2022 Our Winter 2023 Playbook is out now. Registration for activities, events, and sports featured in this edition begins Saturday, December 3 at 9 a.m. for residents and Saturday, December 10 at 9 a.m. for nonresidents. Our interactive Playbook allows you to easily get to the registration page for each activity by clicking on the code number. View the Winter Playbook »
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