With live music, movies in the park and playground playdates there is always something fun and free to enjoy with the St. Charles Park District. Keep those extra pop-up chairs and picnic blankets in the car and mark the calendars for 7 p.m. Thursday nights at Lincoln Park for the St. Charles Park District’s Concerts
Seeking Before the Bell Staff

For a chance to work with a great team and start each day with a smile, join the before and after school care teams at the St. Charles Park District. St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 has implemented changes and the school day for elementary students will begin at 9:05 a.m. St. Charles Park
Aiming For Fun

Archery classes draw interest from all ages Draw back the bow, keep an eye on the target and discover the fun and challenges of archery. The sport featuring a bow and arrows has seen an uptick in interest as youth and adults. The St. Charles Park District offers beginning and intermediate archery classes taught by
Swing on in to Riverview Minigolf for Fun Events

River View Miniature Golf Course is a great place to create lasting family memories and enjoy the leisurely days and long evenings that only summer can bring. “What people enjoy most is the golf course’s stunning setting along the river, which offers a picturesque backdrop for a round,” said Cayla Greenfield, manager of the St.
Get Stuck on Parks

Drinking water is important any day of the year, but when the temperatures climb, it’s essential to reach for that water bottle often. And this summer, that hero of hydration can get a whole new look courtesy of a brand-new program from the St. Charles Park District. Inspired by a similar program from the National
More than lessons: swim safe

Swim safety at the core of swim instruction at STC pools As the summer sun pours out of the sky there is nothing more refreshing than the splash of cool water. But the allure of a backyard or community pool can quickly turn to danger for individuals who lack basic swim skills and an understanding
Active Summers Start with Sports Camps

School is out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean the learning stops. The St. Charles Park District offers a number of sports camps that focus not only on learning new athletic skills, but the importance of persistence, teamwork and sportsmanship. “With our sports camps, kids get to interact with new people as well as
Special Events Make for Summer Fun

It’s heating up outside, so that can only mean one thing—it’s time to head to the pool. Plenty of special events and theme days are on deck at both Otter Cove Aquatic Park and Swanson Pool to kick off the season. Both facilities open Memorial Day weekend. “Otter Cove’s Water Fun for Everyone tagline is
Paddle and pedal along the Fox River in St. Charles

Nestled along the Fox River, Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles has several great ways for visitors to enjoy the river without breaking the budget for fun. Get a new perspective of downtown St. Charles while paddling down the river. Plus, kayaking is a great cardio workout. The St. Charles Park District offers four, single-person kayaks
Batter Up

Softball league brings friends together on the field It started as a fun way to get together with friends once a week, and it’s become a summertime tradition. If it’s Wednesday in the summer then St. Charles residents Bethany and Ben Fowler are at the Pottawatomie Park softball fields. Since 2017 they have rounded up

