Glen Ellyn Park District Email Format
Recreational FacilitiesIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
Glen Ellyn Park District, founded in 1919, is a mid-sized public agency based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, that manages parks and leisure resources for Glen Ellyn and neighboring communities, including Wheaton, Carol Stream, Lombard, Glendale Heights, and unincorporated Glen Ellyn. It serves about 35,000 residents, owns and maintains 30 parks and facilities, and offers cultural, athletic, and general-interest programs and events for people from infancy to senior years. Operating in the recreational facilities sector, the district aims to provide diverse leisure opportunities through quality programming and preserved open space. Its work is carried out by a local staff based in Glen Ellyn, delivering activities across the district's park network. In October 2025, the district received the Pat Miller Community Engagement Award for its community involvement.