From the crisp green grass beneath one’s shoes to the still cool morning air under a brilliant blue sky, there’s something pretty special about stepping out on Pottawatomie Golf Course in St. Charles. The course is like a small to-do list with each hole presenting obstacles that are checked off at completion before scooping up
Explore the parks in your backyard and beyond without breaking the bank. Parks owned, operated and maintained by the St. Charles Park District are free for the entire community and offer an abundance of fun this summer with activities and amenities for the whole family. One of the newer playgrounds is at Lincoln Park with
The St. Charles Park District was recently awarded a $750,000 matching grant to construct a new Agricultural Lab at Primrose Farm from the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grant program, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and funded by the Rebuild Illinois capital program. The state grant program will distribute a total of $19.7
St. Charles Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). The award was presented to Park District representatives at the Annual Parks & Recreation State Conference Luncheon on Friday, January 28 downtown Chicago. The two statewide
Don’t put your golf clubs away just yet. Pottawatomie Golf Course is giving residents plenty of reason to keep golfing this winter. Open through Dec. 23, golfing the 9-hole course this month has many benefits, including a more leisurely game with less crowds. “Take a few clubs and enjoy golfing and strolling from hole-to-hole in
Treat your four-legged friend to some great exercise with a trip to one of St. Charles dog parks. The St. Charles Park District provides three locations in town for pups to play. Each one features a different experience and provides plenty of room for you and your pooch to take a break from your regular
The St. Charles Park District Board of Commissioners, staff and neighbors gathered on October 4 for the grand opening of the newest park site in the Anthem Heights subdivision, located at the corner of Woodward and Cardinal Drives. The celebration included a ribbon cutting ceremony and complimentary Culvers frozen custard. The Park District strives to
69 Years of Service to St. Charles Park District Carol Swanson Glemza, 97, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021. She began her St. Charles Park District career at a very early age, worked for 69 years and continued as a volunteer well into her retirement. She holds the record for the most years of
