Thursday, April 11, 2013
Glen Ellyn Park District staff provide information on 2012 and 2013 field improvements at April 2 board meeting.
Staff provided the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners with an athletic field summary for 2012/2013 which included the following items: Athletic Field Maintenance Program—2013 Season Village Green Newton Ackerman Athletic Field Improvement Summary—2012 Season Ackerman Park Information courtesy of the Glen Ellyn Park District. There are plenty of ways to keep up with Glen Ellyn news:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Lake Ellyn Boathouse not affected by master plan in 2013, open for summer rentals.
While Lake Ellyn master plan improvements include plans to revamp and restore the Lake Ellyn Boathouse to it's 1937 design, it'll be open for normal business and rentals in 2013, according to a message on the Glen Ellyn Park District website. "The recently approved master plan for Lake Ellyn Park does not call for changes to the boathouse in 2013 and will not affect operations or rentals," the message reads. The boathouse closes mid-December through the end of February and reopens for rentals the first weekend of March. The facility can be rented for weddings and other private parties with seating for up to 120 people. The park district board in January gave the district the nod to move forward to find funding for improvements included in…
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Learn more about the candidates seeking a seat on the Glen Ellyn Park District Board.
Name: Julia Nephew Positon Sought: Glen Ellyn Park District Commissioner Campaign Contact Information: As I am running unopposed in this election I do not have a campaign website, address, or telephone number. What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? I would like to see an even greater emphasis on greening the park district. Some examples are new tree plantings (for example, to replace ash trees), flood mitigation measures such as permeable pavers for parking lots, native species plantings, and less mowing. All these changes will save an enormous amount of money well into the future. Your Home Address: Glen Ellyn Family Members: Eric Bergman, husband Emily, stepdaughter Madeleine, daughter Sophia, daughter …
Learn more about the candidates running for the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners.
Name: Jay Kinzler Position Sought: Glen Ellyn Park District Commissioner Campaign Contact Information moosek9@aol.com 630-758-8600 What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? Making the park district less realiant on property taxes. By hiring and supporting a top notch staff that is efficient and cost conscience that runs the park district programs and facilities to get the most value possible for the residents. Your Home Address: Glen Ellyn, IL Family Members: Jennifer Kinzler wife two children who are minors none work in government Education: UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION 1976-1980 Loyola University of Chicago Major: Biology Degree: B.S. 5-80 Graduation Honors - Cum Laude MEDICAL EDUCATION 1980-1984 Loyola University…
Friday, February 1, 2013
Park officials will receive a report next week outlining projects, which could cost up to $300,000.
A report offering recommendations for flood prevention at Lake Ellyn will be presented to Glen Ellyn Park District officials next week. Last week, the report was presented to the Village of Glen Ellyn’s Board of Trustees and it highlights proposed recommendations, which could cost up to $300,000, according to a story in the Chicago Tribune. The recommendations include increasing the lake’s discharge up to its maximum along with adding a culvert connection along Riford Road, according to the story. The village purchased some properties in an effort to rehabilitate areas that were eroding while funneling water away from Glen Ellyn. Some fixes have already been made and the village has taken the lead on the work and will continue to do so, …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
The Lake Ellyn Master Plan calls for $6 million to $12 million in recommended improvements.
The Glen Ellyn Park District has the go ahead to begin moving forward to find funding to undertake improvements to Lake Ellyn Park and the boathouse. The Lake Ellyn Park Master Plan was approved Tuesday in a 6-1 vote from the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners, according to a story in the Daily Herald. Last year several public meetings were held to gain input from residents in regard to the type of changes that were acceptable and warranted. The Glen Ellyn Park District also met with community groups and sent out surveys to park neighbors to gather feedback. In December, the Master Plan was unveiled to residents. The plan was the culmination of the work of the consultants and the suggestions from community members. The plan …
Friday, January 11, 2013
The park district will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center.
Ready to tackle a new healthy lifestyle in 2013? If so, the Glen Ellyn Park District is holding a special fitness expo Saturday at the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, which will introduce residents to programs and classes. The event will give residents a chance to explore a variety of classes and also receive fitness screenings. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, residents can learn more about park district programs. In addition, residents who renew memberships and refer a friend who gets an annual membership, will receive two months off of their renewed membership and both members will also receive a one-month fitness class pass, according to the Glen Ellyn Park District. During the open house several free classes will be offered …
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Three current board commissioners seek re-election to the park district board. The election will be held April 9.
As the terms expire for four current Glen Ellyn Park District Board Members, three are running to retain their seats. Four Glen Ellyn residents are running to fill the at large seats on the board, according to the Glen Ellyn Park District. The election will be held April 9. In April, terms expire for board commissioners Ron Aubrey, Melissa Creech, Gordon J. Kinzler and Julia Nephew. Aubrey is the only board member not seeking re-election. Glen Ellyn resident Vanessa Pierce is the fourth candidate running for a seat on the board, according to the Glen Ellyn Park District. The board is comprised of seven unpaid volunteers. The board members represent the district’s 35,000 residents in Glen Ellyn, parts of unincorporated Glen Ellyn, Carol …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Residents are encouraged to hear plans for Lake Ellyn Park which will take the "Jewel of Glen Ellyn" and "polish it" for another 100 years of community enjoyment.
After hiring a design/consulting firm and gathering public comment and feedback, the Lake Ellyn Park Master Plan is about to be revealed. Residents are encouraged to attend a public meeting Wednesday night to learn more about the plans for the future of the park. The Glen Ellyn Park District and its consultant have held public meetings and gathered comments from residents, community groups and other stakeholders and are now prepared to present a plan to the community. Costs associated with implementing the plan will also be shared. “I think what we looked at was on the surface the park appeared in good shape, but we have to keep in mind the property was developed in the 1900s,” said Dave Harris, Glen Ellyn Park District director. “We want …
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Lake Ellyn Park
645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
The Lake Ellyn Boathouse opened for use on Nov. 12, 1937. The Glen Ellyn Park District is hosting a celebration Sunday.
Residents who visit the Lake Ellyn Boathouse this weekend will be reliving some nostalgia from the 1930s during an open house celebration recognizing its 75th anniversary. The boathouse was first opened for use on Nov. 12, 1937 and to celebrate the occasion, the Glen Ellyn Park District will be holding an event for the community Sunday. The open house will include a live performance of a Dick Tracy radio program, and screening of the 1937 film Make Way for Tomorrow, which will help provide a sense of what life was like when the building first opened in Glen Ellyn. A celebration for the boathouse has never been held before, said Kathleen Talenco, marketing and communications supervisor for the park district. In addition to some of the …
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Lake Ellyn Park
645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL
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