Get ready to make a difference at the upcoming Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 9 am to 3 pm at Ackerman SFC. Your generosity can help save lives and support those in need. Walk-ins are welcome for the blood drive, but we recommend booking an appointment in advance by clicking here.

Make a child’s holiday a little brighter this year! Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Ackerman SFC on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 1 to 3 pm to meet your favorite characters and support Toys for Tots! The League of Enchantment will be bringing some of your favorite superheroes, princesses, and other characters to the […]

Vehicle break-ins tend to increase during the holiday season, as thieves take advantage of busy shoppers and easy targets. It’s important to take precautions to protect your belongings and your vehicle, such as removing valuables, keeping your keys with you, and locking your car when shopping or visiting our parks and facilities. An unlocked car […]

Our Winter Playbook is out now! Registration for activities, events, and sports featured in this edition begins Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 9 am for residents and Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 9 am for nonresidents. Our interactive brochure allows you to easily get to the registration page for each activity by clicking on the […]

Ackerman Park’s softball fields, part of the Glen Ellyn Park District, have achieved DarkSky approval, making them the first outdoor sports complex in Illinois to receive this certification. The DarkSky Outdoor Sports Lighting Program is a certification process designed to help communities reduce light pollution while maintaining adequate lighting for outdoor sports activities. The award […]

Renovations at Ackerman SFC and Ackerman Park are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 5th. These renovations are part of the 2022 voter-approved referendum, and the Glen Ellyn Park District is excited to create new and improved opportunities for the community.

Join us for the best deals of the year on Black Friday, November 24, 2023, and kickstart your fitness journey or elevate it to the next level! For New and Returning Members: Receive a FREE month of membership and a complimentary 60-minute personal training session when you sign up at Ackerman SFC on Black Friday!* […]

The Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners is excited to announce the selection of Dave Thommes as its new Executive Director. Thommes, who has a proven track record of leadership in parks and recreation, will join the District on August 8, 2023.

There’s an exciting new Event Park coming to Downtown Glen Ellyn, and we want your input! Join the Glen Ellyn Park District and members of Site Design Group, ltd. at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, from 5-7pm, to learn more about the design process and to provide feedback. You can also learn more […]

Join us for a public open house on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, located at 800 St. Charles Road. The event will take place from 5:30–6:30pm. During this time, attendees will have the opportunity to review preliminary information about the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center gymnastics expansion and facility improvements. […]