The first time sculptor Douglas Eageny heard St. Charles Park Foundation treasurer, Vanessa Bell-LaSota, speak about a proposed pet memorial fundraiser, he immediately shared her passion for the project. Like Bell-LaSota and Foundation president, Julie Miller-Longo, who had lost treasured pets, Eageny also had a special place in his heart for a dog who meant […]
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New Partnership with Marquee Youth Stage Expands Local Theater Opportunities For children and teens who seem born to be on stage, or for those who are simply seeking a fun, new activity, they should look no further than local theater to channel their energy and creativity. And with a new partnership between the St. Charles […]
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Park District Naturalists Give Mother Nature a Helping Hand Most people driving past the wetlands at Otter Creek Bend or hiking the trails at Norris Woods Nature Preserve must think, “Okay, this is the way this place always looks.” Nature unspoiled, nature unassisted. In fact, Mother Nature needs a hand to keep natural areas looking, […]
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Primrose Farm in St. Charles is known to many families as a local summer destination to meet animals, participate in a farming activity or simply enjoy the grounds. But to some, it’s the perfect location for story hour. While the Friday morning Coffee & Cows story hour is one of its most popular programs, Primrose […]
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Delnor Dam was originally constructed in the 1930s on private property to impound water for the creation of a pond. At 131 feet long by 7 feet high, the dam was designed and installed without engineering software, laser levels or chemically-based epoxy. Thus, the soundness and longevity of the workmanship is admirable. When you think […]
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By mid-summer, teens may start to become restless, but with a variety of activities hosted by the St. Charles Park District, there’s no excuse to say “I’m bored.” “Summer can get long, so our goal at the teen center is to make it a great place to hang out, but also to teach new skills […]
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Past, Present and Future on Display at Pottawatomie Golf Course Stepping into the pro shop at Pottawatomie Golf Course these days may be a little bit like stepping into a time machine. Look to your left and you’ll find a photographic history chronicling the way the course has looked since its inception in 1939 all […]
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There never seem to be enough days in the summer to pack in all the fun to be had. And while Swanson Pool is always the place to go for splish’n good times — thanks to amenities such as the Lily Pad Rope Walk, waterslides and drop slides, activity and lap pools, sand and water […]
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Just as it is impossible to imagine celebrating Christmas without a tree, Halloween without a jack-o-lantern, or Easter without some dyed eggs, the 4th of July just wouldn’t be the same without an extravaganza of awe-inducing fireworks. Luckily, the St. Charles Park District in cooperation with the City of St. Charles hosts what is widely […]
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It might be easier to mark one’s calendar with days when there’s not something going on at Otter Cove Aquatic Park. From weekly recurring activities such as the “Not So Lazy River Walk” aquatic workouts every Tuesday and Thursday to holiday-themed special events such as the ever-popular “Christmas in July” on Wednesday, July 25, there’s […]
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