Municipal Directory

Mission Statement

St. Charles Park District’s mission is to enrich the quality of life of Park District residents through excellence in programs, parks, facilities and services.

Long-Term Goals

Goals express the District’s values and statement for intent. They are intended to build upon the mission statement to guide the development of parks, facilities and recreation programs. For a complete list of these goals: click here

Park Board of Commissioners

For a complete list of the District’s Park Board of Commissioners: click here

For a calendar of Park Board meetings: click here (link coming soon)

Park District Facilities

• Baker Community Center: 101 S. Second Street (Administrative Offices)
• Baker Annex: 213 Walnut Street (Marketing Offices)
• Pottawatomie Community Center: 8 North Avenue (Recreation Department & Parks Department Offices)
• Denny Ryan Service Center: 37W755 Bolcum Road (Parks Department)
• Pottawatomie Golf Course: 845 N. Second Avenue
• Hickory Knolls Discovery Center: 3795 Campton Hills Road
• Primrose Farm: 5N726 Crane Road
• Sportsplex: 1400 Foundry Drive
• Norris Recreation Center: 1050 Dunham Road
• Seasonal facilities include Swanson Pool, River View Miniature Golf Course, Otter Cove Aquatic Park and numerous parks and natural areas throughout the community.
• SCPD Inventory Map: click here

Organizational Chart

For a list of all St. Charles Park District departments and staff: click here

Employee Summary

• Full Time:  81
• Part Time: 232
• Seasonal:  359

Operating Budget

St. Charles Park District’s 2022 Operating Budget: $19,804,751

The total operating budget of the Park District is set forth in the official budget document available at Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second Street, St. Charles, IL. For more details: click here

Complete Disclosure

• Total Compensation for the Open Meetings Act 97-0609 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Disclosure can be found at the Administrative Office. Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 or contact Cathy Camm, Superintendent of Finance and Administration
• IMRF Employer Cost & Participation Information

ADA Coordinator

Laura Rudow
Superintendent of Parks & Planning/Deputy Director
630-584-1885