Updated 8-21-20

The safety of residents and patrons is the St. Charles Park District’s first priority.

Updates will be provided regularly on this web page for current information regarding COVID-19 restrictions. Thanks for your patience and understanding during this unpredictable and ever-changing time.

Based on the guidelines provided by the CDC, IDPH and DCEO as part of the governor’s Restore Illinois Plan, outlined below are the District’s operational procedures for facilities, park amenities and programs.

Restore Illinois Plan Phase 4

Effective June 26, 2020
Gatherings of 50 people or fewer
Physical distancing required
Face coverings encouraged

Facilities

Baker Community Center – OPEN

STC Underground Teen Center – OPEN

Haines Gymnasium – OPEN

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center – OPEN

Norris Recreation Center – OPEN

Otter Cove Aquatic Park – CLOSED

Otter Cove Splash Park – OPEN

Paddlewheel Riverboats – OPEN

Pottawatomie Community Center – OPEN

Adult Activity Center – OPEN

Pottawatomie Golf Course – OPEN

Primrose Farm – OPEN

River View Miniature Golf Course – OPEN

Sportsplex – OPEN

Swanson Pool – OPEN

Outdoor Park Amenities

Assume gates, fences and and equipment have not been disinfected. There is no practical way for staff to maintain a constant state of sanitation. Additional rules may be posted. Please follow all sign instructions on site. Follow carry in/carry out Leave No Trace trash etiquette.

Athletic Fields	Open – Guidelines: click here
Basketball Courts	Open
Boat Launch	Open
Disc Golf	Open
Dog Parks	Open
Drinking Fountains	Closed: Bring your own water bottle
Fitness Stations	Open
Garden Plots	Open
Pavilion Rentals	Open – Groups of 50 people or fewer
Pickleball Courts	Open – Guidelines: click here
Playgrounds	Open – Guidelines: click here
Restrooms	Open
Sand Volleyball	Open
Skate Parks	Open
Tennis Courts	Open – Guidelines: click here

Programs

Athletic Leagues
Associate agreement indoor & outdoor usage activities including practices, drills, scrimmages, games and competitions are permitted while following physical distancing guidelines for groups of 50 people or fewer. Guidelines: click here

Birthday Parties
Available with modifications. More details: click here

Camps
Pottawatomie and Nature camp activities are being offered both virtually and onsite this summer. For eActivities: click here For Summer Onsite Activities: click here

Rentals
Available for groups of 50 people or fewer. Facility rentals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Events

AAC Wholly Guacamole Fiesta Cruise – Sep 8 • To Register: click here
AAC Golf Scramble – Sep 11 • To Register: click here
Sip & Stroll – Sep 12 • More details: click here
NEW: Pumpkin Painting – Sep 8-Oct 17 • More details: click here
NEW: National Public Lands Day – Sep 26 • More details: click here
Amazing Race – Sep 27 • To Register: click here
NEW: Autumn Hayrides – Oct 2-24 • More details: click here
Escape the Barn – Oct 9 & 10 • More details: click here
NEW: Mummy Mile – Oct 10 • More details: click here
Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour – Oct 16-31 • More details: click here
NEW: Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt – Oct 30 • More details: click here

Events TBD
AAC Open House
Turtle Racing & Brew Tasting
Butterfly Ball

Events Recently Cancelled
Farm Frolic
Moonlight Hayrides

Refunds

The St. Charles Park District will waive processing or administrative fees and refund any deposits for programs or rentals postponed due to COVID-19.

If you or a family member has registered for a program that has been cancelled, the Park District will credit your household account. This credit can be used at a later date. If you would like to request a refund, please email Registration Supervisor Cori Hedlund: chedlund@stcparks.org.

For more information on the District’s refund policy: click here

Preventative Steps

Along with other local agencies, the Park District is proactively taking measures to help reduce the spread of illness throughout the St. Charles community.

The CDC has advised taking these common sense precautions is the best approach to adopt such as:

Stay home if you are sick.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or with your sleeve.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Wash your hands often with soap and water.
Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60-95% alcohol if washing your hands with soap and water is not an option.
Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects in your home such as TV remotes, cell phones and computers.