Parks add to the beauty of our village and represent a place where residents and visitors can go to play, relax, reflect, and enjoy nature. There are 29 parks, playgrounds, or natural areas owned and maintained by the Park District to serve its citizens.
Click here to view a park map.
Ackerman
800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn
Ackerman Sports & Fitness
Ackerman SFC is the go-to destination in Glen Ellyn for athletic and fitness development. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness center, group fitness studios, a training room, elevated track, three full-size basketball courts, an indoor synthetic turf field, and indoor batting cages.
The facility also offers personal training and sports training.
Membership options are available for both residents and nonresidents. Learn more »
Outdoor Fitness Equipment (Available for Public Use)
- City bikes x 2
- Sit up bench
- Push-up bars
- Suspension trainer
- Magnetic kettlebell trainer
- Parallel bars
- Incline press
- 3 different level steppers
Ackerman Woods Natural Area
Visitors can stroll through the Ackerman Woods natural area by following the entrance drive toward Parkview Church.
Athletic Fields (Outdoor)
Permits are required for use of the athletic fields. Visit our rentals page for details.
- Oversize synthetic turf field
- Grass soccer fields
- 6 softball fields
- Sand volleyball court
DarkSky Approval
Ackerman Park’s softball fields achieved DarkSky approval in September 2023, making them the first outdoor sports complex in Illinois to receive this certification.
Other Amenities
- Playground with swings
- 1.4-mile limestone path
- Picnic tables
- Benches
- Great Western Trail connection
- Outdoor batting cages (closed to public use)
- Bike racks
- Parking lot
- Restrooms (~May to October)
Park Hours: 6 am to 11 pm
Babcock Grove
324 Linden Street, Glen Ellyn
- Playground with swings
- Climbing wall feature
- Open play area
- Picnic table
- Benches
- Street parking
- No restrooms
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Churchill
271 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn
This 23.3-acre natural area features three habitats: woodland, wetland, and prairie.
- Picnic shelter w/tables
- ADA-accessible walking trail
- Wood chip paths
- Native bee house
- Small parking lot
- Temporary restrooms (~April to October)
- No playground
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Co-Op
515 Wilson Avenue, Glen Ellyn
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Danby
280 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn
- Playground with swings
- Open play area
- Picnic table
- Benches
- Access to the Illinois Prairie Path (stairs)
- Natural wooded area
- Street parking
- No restrooms
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Frank Johnson
490 Kenilworth Avenue, Glen Ellyn
September 29, 2023 Update: As part of due diligence during the reconstruction of the Frank Johnson Center, the Glen Ellyn Park District conducted soil tests revealing the presence of contaminants at depth. This discovery does not impact the planned site improvements; however, the District has chosen to temporarily close the playground out of an abundance of caution. The playground will reopen after remediation is complete. Stay tuned for reopening announcements on our homepage and social media pages.
- Playground with swings
- Open play area
- Picnic tables
- Benches
- Bike rack
- Street parking
- No restrooms
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
George Ball
800 Elm Street, Glen Ellyn
- 6 tennis courts w/lights
- Picnic table covered by small shelter
- Drinking fountain
- Open play area
- Small parking lot
- Temporary restrooms (April-May and August-October)
Park Hours: 6 am to 10:30 pm
Glen Ellyn Manor
375 Illinois Street, Glen Ellyn
- Playground with swings
- Open play area
- Natural wood area with short trail behind playground (District managed) and through Manor Woods across the street (Village managed)
- Picnic tables
- Bike rack
- No restrooms
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Glen Oak
350 Woodstock Avenue, Glen Ellyn
- Small play structure with slides
- Open play area
- Picnic table
- Bench
- Street parking
- No restrooms
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Greenbriar
430 2nd Place, Glendale Heights
- Playground with swings
- Open play area
- Picnic shelter w/table
- Benches
- Walking path/trail
- Street parking
- No restrooms
- Managed with the Village of Glendale Heights
Park Hours: Dawn to dusk
Lake Ellyn
645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn
Lake Ellyn Boathouse
Lake Ellyn Boathouse was built in 1937 to serve as a community facility and it has been in use ever since. Fully restored to its historic beauty in 2016, the Boathouse is a popular wedding and event venue. Learn more »
Walking Trails
Lake Ellyn Park features meandering trails throughout. The loop around the lake is ~0.65 miles.
Sustainability
Lake Ellyn Boathouse is Gold-level LEED certified. Solar panels atop the trellis provide up to 14 percent of the building’s energy needs. The park’s irrigation system makes use of Lake Ellyn water. Landscaping consists of many native plants which require less maintenance and irrigation.
Natural Area Restoration
Oaks and hickories don’t live forever. To ensure future generations of Glen Ellyn residents can enjoy the beauty, shade, and ecological benefits of these trees, the Park District has been working toward restoring the park’s oak woodland and creating conditions that will encourage new trees to germinate, grow, and flourish.
The oak savanna is located in the northwest corner of the park.
Demonstration Garden
Located in the circle in front of the Boathouse is a demonstration garden with QR codes. The codes link visitors to more information about the featured plants. The garden was funded by DuPage Foundation’s Glen Ellyn Fund.
Interactive Tree Tour
Learn about and connect with Lake Ellyn’s trees! Interactive tree tags have been installed on legacy trees throughout the park. Learn more »
Fishing
Fishing is catch-and-release only. Anglers over the age of 16 must have a valid Illinois Fishing License. Ice fishing is prohibited.
Boating
Non-motorized passenger occupied boating requires a permit. Learn more »
Model Boating
Electric or radio-controlled boats with a maximum speed of 15mph are allowed. Model Power Boating is prohibited. Learn more »
Outdoor Ice Skating
Learn more »
Clay Tennis
Two clay tennis courts are available for use from April to November. A pass key is required for entry. Learn more »
Other Amenities
- Playground
- Open play area
- Picnic tables
- 2 stationary grills
- Veterans Memorial
- Drinking fountain
- Benches
- Bike racks
- Street parking
- Restroom (~May to November)
Park Hours: 6 am to 11 pm
Lake Foxcroft
2S540 Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn
- 3-acre lake
- Fishing pier (catch-and-release only)
- ~0.37-mile paved walking path encircling the lake
- Playground with swings
- Open play area
- Picnic shelter w/table
- Benches
- Little Free Library
- Small parking lot
- Temporary restrooms (~May to November)
- Unsupervised ice skating when safe
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Main Street
501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn
- Main Street Recreation Center
- Playground with swings
- Open play area
- Outdoor basketball court (full)
- Picnic tables
- Benches
- Bike rack
- Parking lot
- Restrooms available during Rec Center hours
Park Hours: 6 am to 10:30 pm
Marie Ulhorn Presidents
265 Cumnor Avenue, Glen Ellyn
- Playground with swings
- Expression face-to-face adult/child swing
- Open play area
- Picnic tables
- Benches
- Street parking
- No restrooms
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Maryknoll
845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn
Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf
Two 18-hole courses that are fun for the whole family! Pick up clubs and pay the daily admission fee inside the Maryknoll Clubhouse, which also features a concession stand. Learn more »
Maryknoll Splash Park
Interactive spray features geared toward ages 12 months to 10 years. Daily admission fee required. Learn more »
Platform Tennis Center
Six platform tennis courts and a hut for socializing. Membership required. Learn more »
Disc Golf
Challenge yourself on the 9-hole disc golf course. Bring your own disc!
Natural Area
Three naturalized areas support local wildlife at Maryknoll Park: a pollinator meadow, an oak savanna, and the area around the “frog ponds.”
Bags, Bocce, and Horseshoe
Two bocce ball courts, two horseshoe pits, and a concrete bags game are available. Bring your own equipment, or rent bocce and bags equipment from the Clubhouse during mini golf hours.
Rentals at Maryknoll Park
The picnic pavilion (groups of 50 or less), tables under the picnic shelter, and a party room inside the Maryknoll Clubhouse are available to rent.
Other Amenities
- Adventure playground with cable ride
- Open play area
- Parking lot
- Bike rack
- Restrooms (~May to October)
Park Hours: 6 am to 10:30 pm
Newton
707 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn
- Playground with an inclusive emphasis
- Open play area
- Small sensory garden
- Synthetic turf field
- Skate park (closes at dusk)
- Two tennis courts w/pickleball lines
- Outdoor basketball court (full)
- Official-size baseball field
- Outdoor ice skating (weather dependent)
- Sled hill (weather dependent)
- Picnic shelter w/tables
- Benches
- Drinking fountains
- Parking lots
- Restrooms (~May to October)
Park Hours: 6 am to 10:30 pm
Panfish Playground
Harding and S. Ellyn Avenue, Glen Ellyn
Panfish Park belongs to the Village of Glen Ellyn, but the Glen Ellyn Park District owns and manages the playground area. In addition to the playground, the area features swings and two small picnic tables (one table has two seats and the other has four seats). Street parking is available. No restrooms.
Playground Hours: 6 am to dusk
Pfuetze
400 N. Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn
Pfuetze Park, a 0.25-acre open space, was dedicated to the Park District in 1964 by Dr. Karl H. Pfuetze. While this open space remains unimproved, it provides a convenient play area for children of nearby homes.
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Prairie Path
Along Prairie Path between Forest Avenue and Park Blvd. in Glen Ellyn
This half-acre park, located along the Illinois Prairie Path in downtown Glen Ellyn, features a drinking fountain, benches, outdoor ping pong table, outdoor chess table, and gazebo. There is also a Village-owned bike rack. Bring your own chess and ping pong equipment or rent from the Village of Glen Ellyn’s Civic Center during their normal business hours.
Park Hours: 6 am to 10:30 pm
Spalding
22W325 2nd Street, Glen Ellyn
- Playground with swings
- Open play area
- Picnic table
- Bench
- Small parking lot
- No restrooms
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Spring Avenue/Dog Park
185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn
Stacy
50 Geneva Road, Glen Ellyn
- Playground with swings
- Open play area
- Picnic shelter w/tables
- Benches
- Outdoor basketball court (half)
- Small skate park
- Bike rack
- Parking lot
- No restrooms
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Sunset
483 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn
- Sunset Pool Outdoor Swimming Pool »
- Playground with swings. Renovated in 2023, the Sunset Park playground is the first of its kind in Illinois, featuring equipment made from post-consumer recycled materials like ocean waste, used textiles, and plastic bags.
- Open play area
- Picnic tables
- Bench
- Drinking fountain
- 2 tennis courts w/lights
- Bike rack
- Parking lot
- 2 Tesla and 1 generic electric vehicle charging stations (open Memorial Day to Labor Day) are located near the pool entrance
- No restrooms
Park Hours: 6 am to 10:30 pm
Surrey
95 Surrey Drive, Glen Ellyn
- Playground with swings
- Open play area
- Outdoor basketball court (full)
- Bench
- Little Free Library
- Street parking
- No restrooms
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Village Green
130 S. Lambert, Glen Ellyn
- Playground with swings
- Splash pad (~end of May/Early June to September)
- Open play area
- 4 official and 4 youth-size baseball diamonds
- Outdoor basketball court (full)
- 6 pickleball courts
- Garden plots
- Demonstration garden
- Grass path to Lambert Lake (both Village managed)
- Picnic shelters w/tables
- Benches
- Drinking fountain
- Parking lot
- Restrooms (~April to October)
Park Hours: 6 am to 11 pm
Walnut Glen
860 Walnut Street, Glen Ellyn
- Playground with swings
- Picnic table
- Benches
- Prairie Path access
- Street parking
- No restrooms
Park Hours: 6 am to dusk
Nature Preserves & Sanctuaries
Benjamin Gault
Located on Forest Avenue between Hawthorne Blvd. and Linden St.
This 1-acre park features a natural wooded area, bench, and a 0.1-mile, in-and-out, wood chip walking path. Be sure to check out the information kiosk and learn about the birds of Glen Ellyn! Street parking is available at the entrance on Forest Avenue. Please note, Benjamin Gault cannot be accessed from the Main Street side.
Ellynwood
801 Ellynwood Drive, Glen Ellyn
Ellynwood Nature Preserve is a small 0.5-acre natural wooded area.
Joseph Sam Perry
735 Grand Avenue, Glen Ellyn
In 1957, a group of residents purchased this property and donated it to the Park District with the understanding that the property be left in its present state
Report a Concern
Have an emergency? Please call 911.
To report park maintenance-related concerns, email [email protected].
Common Park Rules & Regulations
As the public parks are a shared experience, cooperation and respect of other patrons and the public property are appreciated.
- Park hours are generally from dawn to dusk, unless otherwise indicated.
- Alcohol is prohibited in all Park District parks and facilities.
- Smoking is prohibited in all Park District parks and facilities.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times. Owners must clean up after their pets.
- Swimming in Park District ponds and lakes is prohibited.
- Please dispose of all trash in a garbage or recycling container.
- There is a zero-tolerance rule for inappropriate language or behavior.
- Fishing requires any angler who is 16 years of age and older to carry a valid Illinois fishing license. All fishing is catch-and-release only. Ice fishing is prohibited. Click here for more information.
- Grilling is allowed only at designated grills or with prior approval.
- Hammocks must be used properly. Misuse can permanently harm trees.
- Do not feed the geese or ducks.
- For a list of all Park District ordinances, please click here.
