Government
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: Bring the Fam to the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Winter Gym Jam!
As the Glen Ellyn Park District enters the year 2019, the kickoff of its 100th anniversary celebration begins!
Recent News About Glen Ellyn Park District
Government
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: Explore your parks at a Winter Guided Nature Walk
Meet for relaxed, guided walks around Glen Ellyn parks and preserve this winter and spring.
Government
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: View Lunar Eclipse, Enjoy Night Hike with Glen Ellyn Park District
On Sunday, January 20th, a special event will take place in the winter night skies – a total lunar eclipse!
Sports
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: Youth Baseball Teaches Sportsmanship, Teamwork
Baseball is the All-American sport.
Sports
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: Glen Ellyn Park District’s Girls Softball Registration Underway
Softball is one of the most popular and safest sports for girls, with nearly 10 million participants in the U.S. during the last year.
Government
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: Dan Minkus Named Glen Ellyn Park District Volunteer of the Year
Dan Minkus was named the Glen Ellyn Park District Volunteer of the Year for 2018 at the annual Glen Ellyn Community Awards Breakfast on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
Government
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: Sign your child up by July 20 for the 2K19 for Kids Fun Run
Kids will run a 1.25 mile race with fun, exciting, and age-appropriate challenges at each half mile on Saturday, August 3rd.
Government
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: Newton Park Improvements 2020: Public Meeting on July 31
Glen Ellyn Park District will be applying for a State of Illinois Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant regarding proposed improvements to Newton Park for 2020.
Government
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: Celebrate Autumn at the Pumpkin Flotilla Fest
The Pumpkin Flotilla Fest is a one-of-a-kind annual fall festival in Glen Ellyn; this year’s event takes place on October 20th.
Sports
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: Bulldogs Boys Spring Lacrosse Registration Open
Registration is open for the youth sports program Bulldogs Lacrosse through January 15, 2020.
Government
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: Free Tax-Aide for Seniors
Free tax assistance for seniors ages 60+ will be available from AARP Tax-Aide volunteers.
Government
GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: Drive-Thru Drop-Off Food Drive on February 25
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented demand on food pantries, including our own Glen Ellyn Food Pantry.
Crime & Courts
Park District Director speaks out on flash mob chaos at Sunset Pool: ‘The safety of our guests and staff is always our top priority’
Following a chaotic "flash mob" takeover of Sunset Pool by more than 200 people from Chicago, Glen Ellyn Park District Executive Director Dave Thommes is addressing public concerns and outlining the district’s next steps to ensure safety moving forward.