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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 email Nathan Troia at [email protected].

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.


  • Tree Maintenance at Lake Ellyn Park (2024/25)

    Project Status: In Progress

    Project Description:
    To ensure visitor safety, two trees near Lenox Road at Lake Ellyn Park will be removed in December 2024 or January 2025. Park District staff regularly monitor tree health and remove trees when necessary for safety reasons. New trees will be planted in their place, and additional trees will be added near the playground in the spring.

    News & Updates:

    • February 7, 2025 Update: Trees have been removed with stump grinding and planting coming next.

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


  • Ackerman Outdoor Pickleball Courts (2024)

    Project Status: Awaiting Village Special Use Permit

    Project Description:
    Four outdoor pickleball courts will be added to the northeast section of Ackerman Park, just north of the adult fitness station. They will be constructed with color-coated asphalt and fenced on all sides and between courts. Additionally, a shaded waiting and viewing area will be located centrally.

    News & Updates:

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


  • Ackerman 'Ring Road' Parking Lot Improvements (2024)

    Project Status: In Construction

    Project Description:
    Improvements will be made to the perimeter parking lot at Ackerman Park, including enhanced surfacing, wider aisles and stalls, and increased accessibility for all visitors.

    News & Updates:

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


  • 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].


  • Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and Ackerman Park Renovations (2023-2024)

    Project Status: In Construction

    Project Description:
    As part of the voter-approved referendum in 2022, renovations will take place at the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and Ackerman Park throughout 2023-24. Serving as a cornerstone of the Glen Ellyn Park District’s offerings since its establishment in 2010, the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center has consistently been a dynamic hub for a diverse community. It caters to recreational players, individuals with disabilities, elite athletes, seniors, families with young children, youth, and others.

    The project encompasses:

    • A brand-new gymnastics center.
    • A multi-purpose room.
    • Two new group fitness studios.
    • Outdoor pickleball courts.
    • Various interior aesthetic improvements.
    • Enhancements to create a more customer-friendly front desk and lobby area.

    News & Updates:

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

    Project Renderings:

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  • 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].


  • 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:


  • 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:


  • Panfish Playground Improvements (TBD)

    Project Status: Planning

    Project Description:
    The playground replacement project aims to refresh the existing site, replacing equipment that has been in place since 1996. Additionally, there is consideration for the potential inclusion of an open-air picnic shelter.

    News & Updates:

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


  • Lenox Road Improvements (TBD)

    Project Status: Planning

    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:

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