The Board of Park Commissioners of the St. Charles Park District has announced the purchase of Sportsplex, an indoor 62,500-square foot, multi-sport complex located at 1400 Foundry Street in St. Charles. “The addition of Sportsplex to the Park District’s facilities enables us to increase our indoor recreational programming,” said Holly Cabel, Director of Parks and […]
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Quick! Which came first, the turtle or the egg? Wait, what?? Aren’t we supposed to be talking about chickens here? Learning that birds aren’t the only creatures that can lay eggs is just one of the many educational and entertaining programs on the calendar as spring comes alive at Hickory Knolls. The “Who’s Hatching” program […]
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Park District Leads the Way with Mobile-Friendly Websites Fun fact: there are now reportedly more mobile devices than people in the world. So for a web site to be truly user-friendly, it also has to be mobile-friendly. For any non-techies out there, this means that a web site has to work the same way across […]
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Yes, “International Mud Day” is a thing. Created at a World Forum conference as a way to unite children around the world and encourage appreciation of the earth beneath our feet, International Mud Day has been a growing global source of connection and celebration since 2009. This year, Hickory Knolls Discovery Center joins in the […]
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For years, the Memorial Tree Program sponsored by the St. Charles Park Foundation has served as a distinctive way of honoring the memory of a loved one or acknowledging a significant life event. With the implementation of new web site technology for processing payments in a speedy and secure manner, participating in this popular program […]
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Ready to shake off those winter blues? Head on over to Primrose Farm on Saturday, April 7 from 12-4pm for the free, annual “Springtime on the Farm” festival of events, demonstrations and old-fashioned fun that celebrates the best of this burgeoning season. There’s much to do and see during this busy time of year, and […]
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Let’s get this party started! With turnkey packages available through the St. Charles Park District, planning a child’s birthday celebration is as easy as 1, 2, 3 – or any other age one can think of. With six fun-packed destinations to choose from, there’s sure to be a party theme and location destined to light […]
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Start making those seed orders! Dust off that hoe! Gardening season will soon be upon us and avid green-thumb gardeners are chomping at the bit to get out and get planting. For those who lack the space at their own home, or want to expand what they’re able to grow in their own backyard, the […]
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An extended walking trail. A wildlife viewing area. An elegant riverside esplanade. A dynamic neighborhood playground. These are but just a few of the renovation and restoration projects recently undertaken by the St. Charles Park District. Some are essential but not evident – the installation of safety equipment at Otter Cove Aquatic Park, for instance. […]
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Looking for an out-of-this-world adventure without having to venture too far off-the-beaten path? The St. Charles Park District hosts day trips to a wealth of extraordinary attractions that are just waiting to be discovered around the corner or down the road. And with park district-provided transportation, participants get to sit back, relax and let the […]
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