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May 26, 2022
Our Summer 2022 Playbook will be published exclusively on our website Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Registration for programs and events featured in this edition opens Saturday, June 4 at 9 a.m. for residents and Saturday, June 11 at 9 a.m. for nonresidents.
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May 18, 2022 Residents that would like to learn more about the Glen Ellyn Parks Referendum are encouraged to attend the upcoming Open House on Wednesday, May 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center. Please feel free to stop by and ask questions so you can make an informed decision when you vote on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. For more information about the referendum, including detailed project plans with drawings, budgets for each project, tax implications for residents, and Frequently Asked Questions, visit: gepark.org/futureparks
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May 16, 2022 The Glen Ellyn Park District’s project to create a new shoreline path extending from the Lake Ellyn Boathouse to the fishing pier is underway. Read More »
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May 3, 2022 After much discussion and consideration, the Glen Ellyn Park District will not be staging the Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta in 2022. In the years leading up to the pandemic, participation, showmanship, and boat construction have significantly declined. Read More »
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May 2, 2022 Limited parking is available within Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Avenue. Overflow parking is available near Building 6 at Roosevelt Glen Corporate Center, 799 Roosevelt Road. The overflow lot can be accessed off Nicoll Way or Pershing Avenue. Please use caution when crossing Route 53 and utilize the pedestrian crosswalk. We kindly ask that you follow all posted signage. Due to the popularity of this event, carpooling is recommended. Learn more about the event »
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April 20, 2022 Funds will be used to upgrade park properties, improve Sunset Pool and Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and add new park lands.
April 20, 2022 – The Glen Ellyn Park District today announced it is pursuing a $15.9 million bond referendum to raise revenue to repair, improve and expand facilities, upgrade four park properties spread throughout the district, and purchase additional land for parks. The referendum question will be on the June 28, 2022 election ballot.
The Park District Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to put the referendum to a public vote. “We conducted community-wide surveys in late 2021 and early 2022, and our residents were pretty aligned in identifying a series of projects they would like to see us undertake,” said Alex Durham, Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners president. “With a strong directive from our residents, our board voted unanimously to put the referendum on the June 2022 ballot.” Read More »
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April 9, 2022 Blood Drive: Every day more than 10,000 patients rely on the generosity of blood donors to survive. Please take about an hour out of your day and donate at our blood drive on April 26 at Ackerman SFC. Every donation can save a live! Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins welcome. Versiti will enter all April blood donors into a drawing to win a $500 Airbnb gift card. Make an appointment »
Food Drive: Donations of non-perishable foods and toiletries will be accepted at Ackerman SFC from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 26. Drive up to the main entrance to donate and we’ll do the rest! All items collected will be delivered to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. For a list of the Pantry’s current top needs, visit their website at glenellynfoodpantry.org.
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April 8, 2022 Glen Ellyn Park District, Jewel-Osco Pharmacy, and State Representative Terra Costa Howard are hosting a joint vaccine clinic on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road. Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, flu shots, and pneumonia/tetanus/shingles vaccines will be available. Read More »
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March 24, 2022 Glen Ellyn Park District and Go Green Glen Ellyn are hosting a Sport Swap Gently Used Equipment Sale on Saturday, April 16 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center. Learn more »
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March 15, 2022 Glen Ellyn Park District facilities are closed or have special hours on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of Independence Day. Read More »
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Glen Ellyn Park District facilities are closed or have special hours on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day. We hope you take the opportunity to honor our country’s veterans at the Glen Ellyn American Legion Post No. 3’s Memorial Day Ceremony held Monday, May 30 at Lake Ellyn Park beginning at 11 a.m. Read More »
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Glen Ellyn Park District facilities are closed or have special hours on Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day. Read More »
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March 8, 2022 The Glen Ellyn Park District has published its Annual Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. The report provides a glimpse into the major results and achievements of the District during the year. It also provides 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. 2021 Annual Report »
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February 28, 2022
Our Spring Playbook and the 2022 Summer Camp Guide are out now. Registration for programs, events, and camps featured in either brochure will open Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m. for residents and Saturday, March 12 at 9 a.m. for nonresidents. Take advantage of clickable program codes for quick and easy registration. View the Spring Playbook and Camp Guide »
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February 22, 2022 On February 9, Governor Pritzker announced plans to partially lift Illinois’ indoor mask mandate as of February 28, assuming state COVID metrics continue to decline.
As the Glen Ellyn Park District has done throughout the pandemic, we will adhere to State requirements by implementing a mask optional approach within Park District programs, events, and facilities for participants, visitors, and staff, effective Monday, February 28. Prior to that date, all participants, patrons, and employees must still wear face coverings inside Park District buildings. Read More »
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February 21, 2022
Our Spring Playbook and the 2022 Summer Camp Guide will be published exclusively on our website Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Registration for programs, events, and camps featured in either brochure will open Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m. for residents and Saturday, March 12 at 9 a.m. for nonresidents.
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January 31, 2022 Glen Ellyn Park District collected a total of 1,776 bags, or roughly 19,536 pounds, of food and toiletry donations for Glen Ellyn Food Pantry in 2021. Items were collected over the course of 13 drives offered in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Central DuPage and State Representative Terra Costa Howard. As a result of these efforts, the Glen Ellyn Park District and its partners have been named the Pantry’s largest donors through food drives in 2021. Read More »
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January 21, 2022 Ice hockey players, show your skills against other teams on Saturday, January 29. The Glen Ellyn Park District is excited to announce our NEW 3v3 Pop-Up Pond Hockey Tournament on Lake Ellyn. Teams of three to five players will compete in a bracket style tournament and are guaranteed three games. Divisions are available for ages 9 and up. Fee is $100 per team with proceeds benefiting the Glen Ellyn Park District Scholarship Fund. Read More »
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January 14, 2022 Sign up to get a Covid-19 vaccine booster or flu shot at Ackerman SFC on Saturday, January 29. The Glen Ellyn Park District will be hosting a joint clinic in partnership with Jewel-Osco Pharmacy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More »
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January 6, 2022 Due to the current surge in Covid-19 transmissions, the Glen Ellyn Park District is encouraging patrons to limit the number spectators/attendees at indoor events and programs within District facilities, including Winter Youth Basketball games and the Indoor Soccer league. Supervisors will email program specific guidance as needed to registered participants.
As a reminder, all individuals 2 years or age and over who can medically tolerate a face covering are required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when in an indoor public place per Executive Order 21-22.
With many District programs starting this week, be sure to allow additional time for parking and use caution when driving through District lots. In addition, please stay home if you are feeling sick or are experiencing and Covid-19 symptoms in order to reduce community spread.
Please continue to refer to gepark.org/coronavirus for updates.
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