Capital Projects & Improvements

The Glen Ellyn Park District continues to work on improving your parks and facilities. If you would like more information about any of these projects, please contact Nathan Troia, Director of Planning and Natural Resources, at [email protected] or (630) 942-7265.

Playground Replacement Plan

The District’s Playground Replacement Plan ensures that Glen Ellyn averages one new playground each year. Each of the District’s 21 playgrounds has an average useful life of 15-20 years. The plan includes playgrounds in the proposed priority order; however, the order is subject to change based on available grant opportunities, budgets, and other factors.

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Projects Currently in Planning or Construction

Expand each section to learn more about projects currently in planning or under construction.

Panfish Park Improvements (2025-2026)
Project Status: Planning

Project Description:
Improvements to trails, additional signage and improved fishing access stations

News & Updates:
- July 7, 2025: Public Meeting Slideshow Presentation
Questions or Comments
Please contact Nathan Troia at [email protected].
Lenox Road Garden Plots & Shelters (2025)
Project Status: In Construction

Project Description:
Garden plots will be added to the Lenox Road Park property, along with a connecting sidewalk and footbridge to Ackerman. A new shelter will be constructed near the garden plots, as well as just north of the Ackerman parking lot, for multipurpose use.

News & Updates:
- July 8, 2025: Lenox Road Garden Plots Construction Update
Questions or Comments
Please contact Nathan Troia at [email protected].
Lake Foxcroft Improvements (2023-2025)
Project Status: Permitting

Project Description:
The highlight of Lake Foxcroft Park, a 10-acre park located within the south area of the Park District, is the 3-acre Lake Foxcroft, which is one of the best catch-and-release fishing opportunities in DuPage County. Last improved in the 1970s, Lake Foxcroft Park will be the site of improvements that include a new open-air shelter, a new waterless restroom, improved pathways, additional fishing stations, new adult fitness stations, and a new playground.

News & Updates:
Questions or Comments
Please contact Nathan Troia at [email protected].

Project Rendering:
Downtown Event Area & Open Space Park (2022-TBD)

Project Status: Design

Project Description:
The Village of Glen Ellyn and the Glen Ellyn Park District are partnering to redevelop the former US Bank property located at 453 Forest Avenue in Downtown Glen Ellyn into a multi-use event and Downtown park/open space, to be utilized by the entire Glen Ellyn community. In addition to the US Bank property, the agreement will also develop a framework to improve and enhance both Panfish Park and Manor Woods, a response to feedback driven by the community.

News & Update:
For more information on this project, please visit the project webpage.

Questions or Comments
Please contact Nathan Troia at [email protected].
Babcock Grove Park Upgrades (2023-2025)
Project Status: Design

Project Description:
Planned improvements include a new open-air shelter, enhanced green space with additional tree planting, and a new playground.

News & Updates:

Questions or Comments
Please contact Nathan Troia at [email protected].

Project Rendering:
Churchill Park Upgrades (TBD)
Project Status: Design

Project Description:
Planned improvements include a new outdoor education classroom, parking upgrades, improved pond access, a new waterless restroom, enhanced trails and boardwalks, removal of invasive plant species, and updated educational signage.

News & Updates:

Questions or Comments
Please contact Nathan Troia at [email protected].

Project Rendering:
Security Cameras (2022-2024)
Project Background: Ongoing

Project Description:
The Glen Ellyn Park District is enhancing park security by installing new surveillance cameras at select locations. These measures are part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of our community members and park visitors.

News & Updates:
Security cameras were added to Lake Ellyn, Newton, and Maryknoll Parks, giving 24/7 coverage and recording capabilities of the Boathouse and properties. Security cameras will be added at Sunset Pool, facing outward, including the parking lot, bike parking, and perimeter fence. No cameras will face the pool, and the cameras will not be used for any form of pool surveillance. As always, files are kept on a 3rd party encrypted server.

Questions or Comments
Please contact Nathan Troia at [email protected].