Activity Guide Winter 2020 | Page 2

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dave Harris, [phone] EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Kimberly Dikker, [phone] SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE & PERSONNEL Nick Cinquegrani, [phone] SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION Kathleen Esposito, [phone] PARKS PROJECT MANAGER Nathan Troia, [phone] MARKETING SUPERVISOR Courtney O’Kray, [phone] BOARD MEETINGS The Board meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center. Meetings begin at 7pm. Residents are encouraged to attend or to watch the meetings, which are posted on our website, at gepark.org/board-meetings. President's Message Dig out your snow boots and get ready for another fun-filled winter in Glen Ellyn! We look forward to making this season a memorable one for you and your family. Whether you’re interested in Pickleball, curling, dancing, nature walks, fitness classes, special events, or the inaugural Christmas Sweater Shuffle 5k, we have it all. Look through the Activity Guide and start making your winter plans! While the incredible Park District staff has been organizing another exciting season of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, they have also been busy improving Ackerman Park. When this project is completed there will be a new synthetic turf field, a 1.4-mile walking/running path, an outdoor fitness area, and newly renovated softball fields (including: new fencing, dugouts, shade structures, permeable pavers, and overall better field conditions). All of these enhancements at Ackerman Park will improve water drainage in these areas, allowing for fields that can be utilized more often. In addition, Walnut Glen Park will be updated with new trees and a completely new playground later this fall! Snow and cold temperatures will inevitably be upon us, but with that comes everyone’s two favorite winter activities: ice skating and sledding. Be sure to check our website, www.gepark.org/weather, to see when conditions are favorable at Lake Ellyn, Lake Foxcroft and Newton Park. We hope to see you out and about in the coming months, enjoying all that the Park District and our community offers. The Board of Commissioners is dedicated to serving our community and, like many of you, we’re ready to start tackling new goals in 2020! Wishing you a safe and happy winter season, Michael Ward Michael Ward, President, Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners MISSION STATEMENT 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. Michael Ward, President [email protected] 2 Ben Stortz [email protected] Alex Durham, Vice President [email protected] Kathy Cornell [email protected] Julia Nephew, Treasurer [email protected] Paul Bischoff Jr. [email protected] Rob Weber [email protected]