Calling all young athletes! From baseball to volleyball, we’ve got a lineup of sports to keep your kids active and having fun. Sign up now using the links below before deadlines pass or divisions fill up. February 9 Deadline: ⚾ Youth Baseball: 🥎 Girls Softball: 🏐 Cyclones Volleyball: February 28 Deadline: ⚽ Spring House Soccer:

🏫 New student online registration opens on February 10th for our Preschool and Kindergarten Enrichment programs! Registration is first come, first serve. Enroll your child for the 2025/26 school year at

💕 Sweet treats, lively music, and plenty of dancing at Enchanted Evening!

🍻 Another successful Bags and Brews tournament in the books! Teams enjoyed a night of competitive cornhole and drinks supplied by Two Hound Red. Congrats to our 1st-place winners, Team Doug, and 2nd-place winners, Game of Throws. Teams won gift cards to Two Hound Red and pizzas from Pie Life!

Friendly Reminder: With the warmer temps this week, the ice at Lake Ellyn, Lake Foxcroft, and Newton Park is unsafe for skating, and all rinks are closed. For your safety, check the light at Lake Ellyn or the flags at Lake Foxcroft and Newton Park before stepping onto the ice. A red light or flag means the ice is unsafe, and skating is prohibited. For the latest rink conditions, visit our hotline:

🚨 Reminder: Resident registration for Spring Playbook and Summer Camp Guide activities and camps starts at 8 am TOMORROW, February 1. Skip our website and head directly to our online registration site, ACTIVENet, at (bookmark it for easy access!). Need to browse first? Check out the brochures at Registration office hours on Saturday: 📍 Spring Avenue Recreation Center: 8 am-12 pm 📍 Main Street Recreation Center: 8 am-12 pm 📍 Ackerman SFC: 6 am-7 pm

🎭✨ Thank you to the Glen Ellyn Fund, a DuPage Foundation initiative, for the generous grant supporting our new theatre program area. Tim Elliott, Chair of the Glen Ellyn Fund Advisory Committee, met with staff, including Nathan Troia, Director of Planning and Natural Resources, and Dave Thommes, Executive Director, on January 27. They toured the new rehearsal and office spaces at Spring Avenue Recreation Center, where rehearsals for the spring musical, High School Musical 2 Jr., have begun.

Mark your calendars and set your alarms! ⏰ Resident registration opens THIS Saturday, February 1, at 8 am for activities and camps in the Spring Playbook and Summer Camp Guide. View the brochures at or jump straight to our online registration site at Registration office hours on Saturday: 📍 Spring Avenue Recreation Center: 8 am-12 pm 📍 Main Street Recreation Center: 8 am-12 pm 📍 Ackerman SFC: 6 am-7 pm

Making the most of this weekend’s ice on Lake Ellyn! ⛸️✨ Don’t miss your chance to skate while it lasts! With rising temps, be sure to check the ice conditions on our hotline at before hitting the ice.

❤️🔍 Embark on a fun-filled Hunt for the Hearts! On Saturday, February 8, from 1-3 pm, solve clever clues, conquer exciting challenges, and track down hidden hearts across the Park District. Prizes await the first two groups to complete the course! Dress for the weather and prepare for a fun, family-friendly outdoor adventure! Sign up at

Last call to recycle broken or unwanted holiday light strands and extension cords! Collection bins will be removed from outside Ackerman SFC, Dr. Frank Johnson Center, Main Street Recreation Center, and Spring Avenue Recreation Center on Sunday, January 26. Thank you to Elgin Recycling for partnering with us again this year!

The countdown to spring sports is on! From baseball to volleyball, we’ve got a lineup of sports to keep your kids active and having fun. Sign up now using the links below before deadlines pass or divisions fill up. February 9 Deadline: ⚾ Youth Baseball: 🥎 Girls Softball: 🏐 Cyclones Volleyball: February 28 Deadline: ⚽ Spring House Soccer:

🌸 ☀️ The Spring Playbook and Summer Camp Guide are now online, packed with fun activities, events, and sports for the whole family! Resident registration kicks off on Saturday, February 1, at 8 am. Check out the Spring Playbook and Summer Camp Guide and start planning your warm weather adventures at

❤️ Give back today! Visit Ackerman SFC between 9 am and 1 pm to donate blood or items for the Glen House Food Pantry. Walk-ins are welcome for blood donations! Your generosity can change lives!

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and thank all those who are volunteering their time in his memory on this national day of service.

❤️ Start the year by giving back! Visit Ackerman SFC between 9 am and 1 pm on Tuesday, January 21, to donate blood or items for the Glen House Food Pantry. Walk-ins are welcome for blood donations, but it's best to book your spot at

Stop by our Preschool Open House tomorrow, January 18, from 9 am to 12 pm! Meet our incredible teaching team, tour the classrooms, ask questions about the 2025/26 school year, and learn about our programs: Tiny Tot 2-Year-Olds, 2-Year-Olds, 3-Year-Olds, 4-Year-Olds, and Kindergarten Enrichment. Visit one or both locations: 📍 Spring Avenue Recreation Center 📍 Main Street Recreation Center Children are welcome to attend with their caregivers. Learn more about our programs at or email your questions to recreationassistant@gepark.org.

Enjoy an exciting evening of entertainment, dinner, and dancing to benefit the participants and families of the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association. The WDSRA Foundation’s The Bash is on Saturday, March 1 from 6-11 pm at the Abbington. There will also be live and silent auctions, a spirit pull, raffles, and more. Buy tickets at

The Golden Eagles 11U Gold D2 football team was recognized by the Board of Commissioners at last night's meeting for their remarkable achievement in winning the BGYFL Super Bowl Championship this season. Led by head coach Mike Fazzio and assistant coaches Rob Johnson, Kelly Disser, and J.J. Chaudoir, the team completed their season with a flawless 12-0 record, including six shutouts, and dominated their opponents with an impressive cumulative score of 268 to 44. The District is grateful to the many coaches, volunteers, parents, and families who dedicate their time and talents to support the players and the Golden Eagles program. Congratulations to the 11U Gold D2 team for their hard work and success this season!

🏀 Tipping off the Winter Youth Basketball season!