Known as "The New England of the Midwest," Glen Ellyn is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. With verdant parklands, Lake Ellyn?a 10-acre natural wonder ? gracious homes on tree-lined boulevards, and a vibrant downtown create a Village that blends hometown appeal with up-to-date convenience.
Glen Ellyn has always drawn families looking for a distinctive way of life. It is a place where time slows down, neighbor knows neighbor, and residents work together to preserve the past, support the schools, parks, and library, and improve the community.
Situated in DuPage County, Glen Ellyn is just a hop, skip, and a jump from neighboring suburbs, the fast growing East/West high-tech corridor, and roadways connecting to Wisconsin and Indiana.
And, no matter what your housing needs, youÿll find a residence that suits your architectural, budget, and space requirements in Glen Ellyn. Available housing ranges from comfortable and cozy starters to estate-style homes nestled along golf courses and Lake Ellyn.
Suitable-for-strolling sidewalks run by stately old-fashioned charmers and painted Victorians, sit alongside post-war bungalows, Cape Cods, and single-story ranch homes. Family-friendly subdivisions, conveniently located near schools and arterial roads, provide modern-day residences in a variety of styles. Those looking for maintenance-free living find a wealth of apartment and condominiums for rent and for sale.
Glen Ellyn has premier educational opportunities as well, with eight public grade schools, two parochial grade schools, and two middle schools prepare students for the rigors of a high school education. Many high school graduates choose to continue their education at College of DuPage, located in Glen Ellyn.
With two business districts, Glen Ellyn is well equipped to satisfy each and every buying need. The central business district is laid out for walking and is home to a vast array of specialty retailers, a 125-year-old grocery store, and service businesses. National retailers, grocery stores, auto dealers and hotels are conveniently located in the southern business district.
No matter the month, no matter the weather, youÿll always find something to do in Glen Ellyn. April brings Easterfest and a pet parade. Each May, the Taste of Glen Ellyn kicks off the festival season with treats created by local chefs, a Village Fair, and kidsÿ activities.
During the summer families enjoy a Farmerÿs Market, Jazz Picnics in the Park, Festival of the Arts, an annual sidewalk sale, and weekly Rally Cruise Nights, featuring classic cars revving their engines and cruising downtown streets. As temperatures cool, residents gather for a Halloween celebration and, later in December, for a Holiday Walk and parade.
If being outside is your idea of a dream come true, you wonÿt have to travel far. With Lake Ellyn as its recreational centerpiece, Glen Ellyn offers a wealth of outdoor fun. Thereÿs fishing, clay tennis courts, walking and jogging paths, playground, and a host of year-round special events.
Four nearby DuPage County Forest Preserves welcome picnics, fishing, bird watching, cross-country skiing, nature hikes, and wildlife-viewing. Cyclists take a spin along the 45-mile Illinois Prairie Path running through town on the south side of the Union Pacific tracks. Duffers find putting and driving action at Village Links, operated by the Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission, and at the beautifully landscaped, privately owned Glen Oak Country Club.
What are you waiting for? Come and see why Glen Ellyn is the idyllic place that embraces both the past and the future.
