Downtown Parking

Parking

The Village promotes shopper convenience in the downtown through "Customers First" parking rules which make on-street parking spaces exclusively available for customer use only. The on-street spaces are free with an extended 3-hour limit to promote both dining and shopping in the same visit. Village rules prohibit downtown business employees from parking on downtown streets. There are a variety of options for downtown employee parking.

Park by the Path

Utilize the “Park by the Path” map as a resource in helping locate convenient parking in the downtown. The map helps to educate downtown parking users about where to park in the already existing commuter parking lots.

The purple shaded parking lots shown are free to all users (including customers, employees and commuters) weekdays after 11 a.m. and all day on weekends, with no time restrictions. 

Sidewalk Maintenance

Year round upkeep of sidewalks in commercial districts is the responsibility of property owners. As a practical measure, attention to the appearance of sidewalks fronting businesses is most often a detail for business owners to ensure convenient, attractive and safe access for their customers.

Snow & Ice Removal on Sidewalks

In the pedestrian-oriented downtown, the Village has snow management procedures described in a Village Public Works Department brochure (PDF). When snow has fallen to a depth of 3 or more inches, Village Public Works staff will clear a 4-foot wide path on all central business district sidewalks. Clearing the remaining snow on the sidewalk, including opening pathways for shoppers from parked vehicles at the curb, is the responsibility of the property owner. 

If a property owner does not follow through, the storefront tenants should undertake this maintenance. Clearing sidewalks during a winter event of under 3 inches of accumulation rests with the property owners, or in their absence, their storefront tenants. In addition, business owners should maintain ice free conditions in front of their businesses through salting.

Organizations to Support Your Business

Glen Ellyn businesses are supported by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn.  Each organization offers different benefits for different businesses based.  Businesses should contact each organization to learn more and if they are the right fit for your business.