PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Summer is my favorite time of year in Glen Ellyn , filled with
special events, summer camps, trips to the pool, picnics in the parks, and of course, the
Fourth of July!
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
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.
This summer will be especially fun because of the many activities scheduled to continue
the Glen Ellyn Park District’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration. Throughout the Activity
Guide there are many new events introduced as part of the celebration. These include:
Thirsty Thursday on the Deck, Summer Swim Jam, a throwback Movies in the Parks series,
a Parent/Child Mini Golf Tournament, and more. These events are in addition to annual
favorites including the Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta, Freedom Four™ 4-Mile Run, and
Family Fun Night. There is something for everyone, and I hope you will join in the festivities.
As we move into the summer, I am also very happy to report that the Park District will
begin implementing major elements of the Ackerman Park Masterplan, which was based
on community input. The improvements include substantial enhancements to the softball
hub and field, the addition of an oversized synthetic turf field, the creation of a limestone
walking/running path within lower Ackerman Park, and upgrades to the grading and
drainage of the green space and athletic fields in lower Ackerman Park. Updates on this
project will be posted to www.gepark.org/projects as they become available.
As part of the District’s goal to be good stewards of the environment, the Park District
will be planting 100 trees over the course of 2019 in honor of the anniversary and
installing a new Centennial Garden in the circle drive at Lake Ellyn Park. Be sure to take
the opportunity to learn more about the efforts the Park District is making in these areas
by attending our Earth Day event on April 28, or one of our free Guided Nature or Spring
Wildflower Walks. You can learn more about these events on pages 84-86.
Lastly, I want to take this opportunity to thank the Glen Ellyn community for many years
of incredible support and all the staff for their hard work over the years. I look forward to
witnessing the future growth of the Glen Ellyn Park District, and I am confident that our
strong foundation and plans will allow the Park District to thrive for years to come.
Rob Weber
Rob Weber, 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.
Rob Weber, President
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Kathy Cornell
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Michael Ward, Vice President
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Julia Nephew
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Alex Durham, Treasurer
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Ben Stortz
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Chris Wilson
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