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August 2, 2022 On Wednesday, August 3, Sunset Pool will close early at 5:30 p.m. due to the Mother/Son Beach Bash.
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July 29, 2022 The Local 150 strike has been resolved and the project will be near completion in August. A concrete curb has been installed to contain the permeable paver walkway. Pavers will be delivered mid-August and be installed. A mason will be construction seatwalls that serve as permanent benches along the walk. Restoration and site clean-up will happen in early September.
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July 22, 2022 The opening of Sunset Pool will be delayed until 2pm on Saturday, July 23 due to the Gators end of season swim meet. There will be no Adult Lap Swim (10am-1pm) or Adult/Tot Shallow Only Swim (11am-12pm). Following the meet and weather permitting, Open Swim will be available from 2pm-7:30pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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July 21, 2022
As students head back to school and begin fall activities, it becomes increasingly difficult each year to staff Sunset Pool from August through Labor Day. But you can help! We’re seeking part-time adult lifeguards to watch over the safety of children, families, and other swimmers through the end of the season. Lifeguarding as an adult is a great way to re-enter the workforce, stay active, engage with others, and give back. For a limited time, we are offering:
- FREE lifeguard training and uniform
- Up to $200 to be used for Park District programs (must be able to work until September 5)
- Receive $100 if you work a minimum of 30 hours from date of certification to 9/5.
- Receive $200 if you work a minimum of 40 hours from date of certification to 9/5.
Apply online by July 31st at gepark.org/job »
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July 18, 2022
Spring Avenue Dog Park will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 20 for routine park maintenance. In case of inclement weather, maintenance will instead take place on July 21. We appreciate your patience and thank you for your membership.
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July 12, 2022 July 12, 2022 – Recently, a strike by International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 against three construction materials companies – Lehigh Hanson, Lafarge Holcim and Vulcan Materials – began June 7 and has halted work at 30 quarries in northern Illinois that produce aggregate material, such as sand, gravel, and stone, impacting construction projects throughout the Chicago Area. This gravel material is critical to the Lake Ellyn Shoreline project and is contributing to the delay of the project. A permeable paver walkway will be installed after the retaining wall. The base of the walkway is the aggregate material that is hard to source at the moment due to the protest. The general contractor is making every effort to obtain materials where available to finish the project.
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July 4, 2022 Thank you to everyone that took part in this year’s Freedom Four 4-Mile Run/Walk and helped raise funds for the Friends of Glen Ellyn Parks’ Scholarship Fund. We would also like to thank Olympic medalist Ethan Cepuran for handing out the awards, and our beverage partner, Two Hound Red.
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July 1, 2022 Congratulations to Matt and Lisa Dell on winning the 2022 Fireworks from the Fishing Pier raffle! Thank you to those who entered and helped raise $3,875 for the Friends of Glen Ellyn Parks’ Scholarship Fund, which enables families in need of financial assistance the opportunity to participate in Park District programs.
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June 29, 2022
The Glen Ellyn Park District referendum request for $15.9 million to repair, improve and expand facilities, upgrade four park properties throughout the district, and purchase additional land for parks has been approved, according to preliminary results as reported by DuPage County Clerk – Election Division.
We are so grateful, and would like to thank every member of the Glen Ellyn Park District community for your continued support. From the survey responses to the ballots cast in yesterday’s vote, your voices have been heard and we are honored to deliver what matters most to you here in our community.
Read More »
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June 27, 2022 This year’s Primary Election is held Tuesday, June 28, 2022. It is a very important date because you will be able to vote for candidates pursuing elected office, and you have the opportunity to vote on the Glen Ellyn Park District bond referendum.
This $15.9 million bond referendum will raise revenue to repair, improve and expand park facilities, upgrade four parks spread across the district, and purchase additional land for parks. If approved, the referendum will benefit these specific projects:
- Improve, equip and maintain Sunset Pool
- Expand, improve, equip and maintain Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center
- Improve, equip and maintain Babcock Grove Park, Churchill Park, Lake Foxcroft Park, and the Lenox Road parcel
- Make additional park and athletic improvements district wide
- Acquire land to expand parks in the future
As a Glen Ellyn resident, you can vote at any DuPage County voting site. Click here to view a list of polling places for DuPage County on June 28, Primary Election Day, including Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center (800 St. Charles Road) and Spring Avenue Recreation Center (185 Spring Avenue). Polls will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information about the referendum and project priorities, visit: gepark.org/futureparks
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June 24, 2022 The Referendum Open House scheduled for Saturday, June 25 has been moved the inclement weather location, Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue. Residents that would like to learn more about the Glen Ellyn Park District Referendum are encouraged to attend from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please feel free to stop by and ask questions so you can make an informed decision when you vote during the Illinois Primary Election 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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Residents are encouraged to walk, bike or carpool to the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Freedom Four 4-Mile Run/Walk, as there is no parking on Lenox or the roads surrounding Lake Ellyn Park. The commuter parking lots, including the Duane and Lorraine parking lot and the Civic Center parking garage, will remain open. Please click here to view the Village of Glen Ellyn’s interactive parking map and be sure to follow all posted signage. Limited parking will be available in the Glenbard West parking lot across from Duchon Field for Freedom Four 4-Mile Run/Walk participants. All cars must be removed from this lot by 10:00 a.m.
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June 16, 2022 Early voting in the June 28 Primary Election started Monday, June 13. Through June 25, residents can vote early at 13 temporary early voting sites throughout DuPage County. Voting hours at these sites are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. In Glen Ellyn, early voting is available at Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St.
Voters will have the opportunity to vote on the Glen Ellyn Park District referendum, which is also on the ballot. The Glen Ellyn Park District referendum is on the second page for the Republican and Democrat ballot, and is the first question in the “Initiatives” section. For those who select the Non-Partisan ballot, the referendum is the first or only question. You will be asked to vote on the following question: Shall the Glen Ellyn Park District, DuPage County, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain Sunset Pool, expand, improve, equip and maintain Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, improve, equip and maintain other parks and park facilities, acquire land for park purposes, and issue its bonds to the amount of $15,900,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?
An additional nine permanent early voting sites will be open through June 27. These sites are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
You can find more information on early voting in DuPage County at their website.
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June 13, 2022 Your Community. Your Parks. Your Decision. Vote on June 28.
Residents that would like to learn more about the Glen Ellyn Park District Referendum are encouraged to attend the upcoming Open House on Saturday, June 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Pool. Please feel free to stop by and ask questions so you can make an informed decision when you vote during the Illinois Primary Election on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. In case of inclement weather, the Open House will be moved indoors to Spring Avenue Recreation Center. 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 30, 2022 Our Summer 2022 Playbook is out now. Registration for programs and events featured in this edition will open Saturday, June 4 at 9 a.m. for residents and Saturday, June 11 at 9 a.m. for nonresidents. Take advantage of clickable program codes for quick and easy registration. View the Summer Playbook »
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May 29, 2022 Residents that would like to learn more about the Glen Ellyn Parks Referendum are encouraged to attend the upcoming Open House on Wednesday, June 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Spring Avenue Recreation 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 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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