PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Beautiful fall colors are appearing all over Glen Ellyn as I write this
message. Just a few weeks ago, as I watched the inspiring Glow in the Park Lantern
Walk around Lake Ellyn, I felt profoundly blessed to be living in a community that comes
together to celebrate and give to a worthy cause, Charlie’s Corner Foundation. As the
individuals and families slowly encircled nearly the entire path, the lantern lights reflected in
the water. It was a magical sight! You will find photos at www.gepark.org.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dave Harris, (630) 942-7255
SUPERINTENDENT OF
FINANCE & PERSONNEL
Nick Cinquegrani, (630) 942-7257
SUPERINTENDENT
OF RECREATION
Kathleen Esposito, (630) 942-7261
SUPERINTENDENT OF
PARKS & PLANNING
Dan Hopkins, (630) 942-7265
MARKETING SUPERVISOR
Courtney O’Kray, (630) 942-7260
BOARD MEETINGS
Some people feel down when they think of winter weather. Having grown up in the North
Country, I look forward to winter sports and know that colder weather and the Glen Ellyn
Park District provide recreation opportunities that many residents wait for all year. You can
take part in ice skating and sledding. The Winter Olympics are back and to celebrate the
Park District will be offering curling classes on February 17 at Newton Park. We hope many
of you will come to learn a new sport!
Phase III of the Lake Ellyn Park Master Plan was completed last spring. New and improved
items include: playground, benches, receptacles, tables, bike racks, grills, L.E.D. lighting,
native plantings, sustainable plants for landscaping, fish cribs, and restocked fish. Two new
additions are the fishing pier and the vegetative restorers. The floating island restorers
contain plants that will improve the quality of the water and therefore the home of fish,
birds and other animals. The roots of the plants, along with microbes on the islands, help
absorb sediments and other pollutants that enter the lake as storm water that comes
directly off our streets.
When I attend my children’s sports games I am reminded of the important and rewarding
commitment volunteers make to the Glen Ellyn Park District. Volunteers really do make
these community activities possible. The other volunteer members of the Board of
Commissioners and I sincerely thank you for your dedication and generosity. The whole
community is stronger because of your commitment to a healthy Glen Ellyn.
We hope to see you taking part in many activities, inside or out,
Julia Nephew, President, Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners
The Board meets on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of every month at the Spring
Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring
Avenue. Meetings begin at 7pm.
Residents are encouraged to attend
or to watch the meetings, which are
streamed live on our website, at
www.gepark.org/board-meetings.
MISSION STATEMENT
Julia Nephew, President
[email protected] Rob Weber, Vice President
[email protected] Chris Wilson, Treasurer
[email protected]
Alex Durham
[email protected] Ben Stortz
[email protected] Michael Ward
[email protected]
The Glen Ellyn Park District is driven
to foster diverse, community-based
leisure opportunities, through a
harmonious blend of quality recreation
programs, facilities, and open space
which will enhance the quality of life
into the future.
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Kathy Cornell
[email protected]