Updated 6-17-21
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
The St. Charles Park District is located in Health Region 8 per the Restore Illinois Plan. Per the IDPH website, region 8 is now in Phase 5.
Phase 5: click here
A Bridge to Phase 5: click here
Illinois Regional COVID-19 Resurgence Criteria: click here
Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigations: click here
Tier 1 Resurgence Mitigations: click here
Phase 4 Restore Illinois Plan: click here
Overall Safety Regulations
- Be Smart – STAND APART: Practice physical distancing regulations.
- Please remember to practice good hygiene and sanitize hands appropriately.
- Stay home if you’re not feeling well.
Masks
- Masks are required indoors if you are not vaccinated.
- Masks are not required outdoors if you are not vaccinated and physically distanced.
- Masks are required for children, ages 2-12, and by those interacting directly with children, ages 2-12, without being able to follow physical distancing regulations.
- Masks are optional if you are fully vaccinated.
- More details: click here
Facilities
For any COVID-19 restrictions, please review the information on the following webpages.
| Baker Community Center | Open |
| STC Underground Teen Center | Open |
| Pottawatomie Community Center | Open |
| Norris Recreation Center | Open |
| Haines Gymnasium | Open |
| Sportsplex | Open |
| Hickory Knolls Discovery Center | Open |
| Primrose Farm | Open |
| Pottawatomie Golf Course | Open |
| River View Miniature Golf Course | Open |
| Paddlewheel Riverboats | Open |
| Otter Cove Aquatic Park | 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 |
| Basketball Courts | Open |
| Boat Launch | Open |
| Disc Golf | Open |
| Dog Parks | Open |
| Drinking Fountains | Open |
| Fitness Stations | Open |
| Garden Plots | Available for rent: click here |
| Pavilion Rentals | Rental info: click here |
| Pickleball Courts | Open |
| Playgrounds | Open |
| Restrooms | Open |
| Sand Volleyball | Open |
| Skate Parks | Open |
| Tennis Courts | Open |
| Winter Activities | Closed for the season |
Programs
For new and exciting virtual programs, check out eActivities and Facebook.
Summer Camps
Summer camps are meeting in person with modifications.
For more details on Pottawatomie Camps: click here
For more details on Nature Camps: click here
Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons are available at Otter Cove Aquatic Park and Swanson Pool.
Sports
Guidance issued by IDPH, DCEO and ISBE pertains to all youth recreational sports, including, but not limited to, school-based sports (high school and elementary school), travel clubs, private leagues and clubs, recreational leagues and centers, and park district sports programs. Guidelines: click here
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.
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.
Helpful Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO)