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January 10, 2025 Start the year by giving back! Visit Ackerman SFC between 9 am and 1 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, to make a difference through blood donation or contributions of food and/or toiletries to Glen House Food Pantry. Walk-ins are welcome for blood donations, but it’s best to book your spot on the Versiti website.
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Stop by our Preschool Open House on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm! Meet our incredible teaching team, tour the classrooms, ask questions about the 2025/26 school year, and learn about our programs: Tiny Tot 2-Year-Olds, 2-Year-Olds, 3-Year-Olds, 4-Year-Olds, and Kindergarten Enrichment. Children are welcome to attend with their caregivers. This is a drop-in event; no registration required.
Visit one or both locations:
📍 Spring Avenue Recreation Center
📍 Main Street Recreation Center
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December 26, 2024 Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center is excited to invite the community to Free Week from Wednesday, January 1 to Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Throughout the week, the center will waive drop-in fees for both the fitness center and group fitness classes, making it easier than ever to kickstart your wellness journey!
To participate, just register at the Ackerman SFC front desk during Free Week. The offer is available to individuals 18 years of age or older with a valid ID, or those under 18 accompanied by an adult.
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December 20, 2024 The Glen Ellyn Park District’s Finance Department has once again been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. Read More »
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December 16, 2024 The Glen Ellyn Park District has received a $5,000 grant through DuPage Foundation’s Glen Ellyn Fund grant program to support the creation of a new cultural arts and theatre center office at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center (185 Spring Avenue). Read More »
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December 2, 2024 Keep your unwanted and broken holiday light strands and extension cords out of the landfill. We’re once again partnering with Elgin Recycling to offer free holiday light recycling. Read More »
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Glen Ellyn Park District facilities may be closed or have limited operating hours during the holidays, starting on Sunday, December 22, 2024, and ending on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. View facility schedules »
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November 18, 2024 Celebrate the season of giving at the 5th Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive on Sunday, December 8, from 1 pm to 3 pm at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center (800 St. Charles Road). Bring a new, unwrapped toy to brighten the holidays for children in need and enjoy a magical meet-and-greet featuring some of your favorite characters. Read More »
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Glen Ellyn Park District facilities will be closed or have special hours on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving. Additionally, the Spring Avenue and Main Street Recreation Centers will be closed on Friday, November 29, 2024. We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. View hours »
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November 5, 2024 Join us for a Thanksgiving morning of fitness, fun, and giving back on Thursday, November 28! Participate in the annual Turkey Trot 4-mile prediction run or the Turkey Burn group fitness classes, both benefiting the Glen House Food Pantry. Read More »
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October 30, 2024 We’re thrilled to announce that the Glen Ellyn Park District has been honored with the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ Best Green Practices Award! Presented at the Best of the Best Awards Gala on October 25th, this recognition highlights our commitment to environmentally friendly practices and policies. Read More »
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October 22, 2024 Registration for activities, events, and sports featured in the Winter Playbook begins Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 8 am (earlier time!) for residents, and on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 8 am for nonresidents. Explore the Playbook »
Bookmark this Link:
On registration day, skip our main website and head straight to our online registration site, ACTIVENet, by bookmarking this link.
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October 21, 2024 Don’t let your Halloween pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns go to waste! The Glen Ellyn Park District invites you to Village Green Park (130 S. Lambert Road) on Saturday, November 2, from 9 am to 11 am, for a unique and eco-friendly event – the Pumpkin Smash! This event encourages the community to help divert pumpkins from landfills by composting them in a fun and engaging way. Read More »
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October 14, 2024 Construction on the perimeter ‘ring road’ parking lot at Ackerman Park is underway. This project aims to enhance the lot by improving surfacing, widening aisles and stalls, and increasing accessibility for all visitors. Construction is expected to continue until Thanksgiving, with portions of the lot closed during this time. Temporary parking and alternate routes will be provided to ensure a smooth experience for all users. For the latest updates, maps, and more, visit our Capital Projects page at gepark.org/projects. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we undertake these important improvements.
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October 3, 2024 Exciting news: construction on the perimeter ‘ring road’ parking lot at Ackerman Park is set to begin this week, starting on Thursday, October 3. This important project aims to enhance the parking lot by improving the surfacing, widening the aisles and stalls, and increasing accessibility for all visitors. The current asphalt is original and has surpassed its useful life. Read More »
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September 30, 2024 This Halloween season, the Glen Ellyn Park District invites you to participate in Pumpkins on Main, a festive display of jack-o-lanterns at the Main Street Recreation Center. From October 24 through October 31, enjoy a glowing gallery of creatively carved pumpkins, brought to life by local community members and businesses. It’s a perfect stop for families and a great photo opportunity for kids! Read More »
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Get ahead of flu season and more! In partnership with Jewel-Osco Pharmacy, we’re hosting a vaccine clinic this Saturday, October 19, from 9 am to 12 pm at Ackerman SFC. Available vaccines include Flu, COVID-19, Shingrix, Boostrix, Arexvy, and P20. Walk-ups are welcome, but pre-registration is preferred. Click here to sign up »
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September 20, 2024 On Sunday, September 15, the Glen Ellyn Park District and Charlie’s Corner Foundation hosted the magical Glow in the Park Lantern Walk at Lake Ellyn Park. The event not only brought the community together for a night of family fun but also raised an impressive $4,406 to support the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. Read More »
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September 17, 2024 Get ahead of flu season and more! In partnership with Jewel-Osco Pharmacy, we’re hosting a vaccine clinic this Saturday, September 21, from 9 am to 12 pm at Ackerman SFC. Available vaccines include Flu, COVID-19, Shingrix, Boostrix, Arexvy, and P20. Walk-ups are welcome, but pre-registration is preferred. Click here to sign up »
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September 13, 2024 Residents who would like to provide input on the future of Glen Oak Park and its tot lot playground are invited to attend an Open House on Thursday, September 19, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center. Drop in to learn about the project, share your thoughts, and ask any questions. Everyone is welcome, and no RSVP is needed. If you can’t attend in person, a Zoom option is available—just email your name and address to Nathan Troia at [email protected].
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