The St. Charles Park District recently learned it was the recipient of a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Funds from the grant will help assist in funding a number of renovations and new amenities at East Side Sports Complex, 3565 Legacy Boulevard, off Kirk Road.
Featuring the joy and discovery of the outdoors Preschool is an incredible time for young ones to explore, and the staff at St. Charles Park District’s Hickory Knolls Discovery Center are excited to offer a new preschool program that invites children discover the joy of learning through a nature-based approach in an outdoor setting. Acorns
St. Charles Park District is making waves and building futures! The first ever Aquatics Job Fair is set to make a splash on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Baker Community Center Auditorium located at 101 S. Second Street. Chat with a Supervisor: Engage in meaningful conversations with our
Winter. Tis the season to cheer up and chill out! Hibernation isn’t healthy. To avoid catching a case of the wintertime blahs, participate in a variety of outdoor activities that help release the “happy hormones” of adrenaline and norepinephrine. Even just 15 minutes’ exposure to sunlight can help supply the vitamin D necessary to build
Swings, a slide and a large climbing structure are the basics of nearly any playground. However, if you ask a 5-year-old, they’ll tell you these objects are much more. The swings blast off like rocket ships and the ladder to the tower will lead to a secret headquarters that can only be escaped by facing
Staying active is a key component to a healthy lifestyle. Indoor rowing offers individuals a chance to not only build strength but endurance and cardiovascular health all at the same time, no matter the weather. The St. Charles Park District is offering coach-led rowing sessions at Norris Recreation Center so those interested can explore the
Forest cleanup efforts helping oaks thrive They’ve been called mighty oaks, their long branches reaching out across the canopy of trees. But since the time of European settlement oaks have been harvested, had to compete with introduced species and are less common as landscaping trees, as communities planted parkway trees like the non-native pear trees
Return of Sculpture in the Park brings new, fun art to explore It’s time to stroll among the sculptures and explore art creations with the return of the annual Sculpture in the Park at Mt. St. Mary Park in St. Charles. This summer marks the 17th year for the annual outdoor art exhibit that features
STC Parks welcomes Smith PT to Sportsplex There’s a new neighbor tucked inside the St. Charles Park District’s Sportsplex facility. This summer Smith Physical Therapy opened the doors to a new clinic on the second floor at the Sportsplex. Founded seven years ago in Crystal Lake, Smith PT owner Denise Smith recently added a St.
Whether the sun is shining, or the sky is covered in a blanket of clouds, there’s one thing Ryan Solomon knows for certain, every day is a good day for fishing in St. Charles. “I’ve been fishing since I was 3, 4 years old. It’s something I’ve always done and now I still find quite
