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. To report a park maintenance issue, please call (630) 858-6037.
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
4 pickleball courts
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.
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 and through Manor Woods across the street
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 »
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. 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.
Panfish Park is owned by the Village of Glen Ellyn and is managed by the Glen Ellyn Park District under an intergovernmental agreement. The park features a playground, swings, and two small picnic tables (one with two seats and one with 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.
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
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, call (630) 858-6037.
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 herefor 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, pleaseclick here.
