2019 PROJECTS & INITIATIVES:
» Glen Ellyn Park District will celebrate its 100 Year Anniversary
throughout 2019. Watch for new events, contests, throwback
photos, and more.
» Walnut Glen Park playground replacement.
» Plant 100 trees in honor of the Park District’s 100 Year
Anniversary and new landscape bed within the circle in front of
the Lake Ellyn Boathouse.
» Drop-down volleyball net added to the gymnasium at
Ackerman SFC.
» L
aunch a new website for youth/adult athletic programs and
leagues.
» Additional cardio/fitness equipment will be added to the
Fitness Center at Ackerman SFC.
» Gym and studio floor refinishing at Ackerman SFC.
» Begin to implement major elements of the Ackerman Park
Masterplan 2019 including renovation of the softball hub,
walking trail and improved athletic fields, one of which will be
an oversized synthetic turf field.
» Various parking lot improvements along with Newton Park
basketball court resurfacing.
» Additional shade structures over spectator seating at Village
Green fields 5, 6, 7, and 8.
» Initiate planning process to develop concepts to improve
Ackerman SFC programming and operational space in the next
few years.
» Initiate planning and research process to improve Sunset Pool
including addressing infrastructure needs.