Celebrate the magic of the holidays with several St. Charles Park District activities sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. Throughout the month of December and into the New Year enjoy holiday traditions; quality time with your loved one; and even, stress-free pick-up and delivery services. Traditions Christmas and gingerbread houses go together like […]
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Outdoor play can be a challenge when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, but the St. Charles Park District has the indoor spaces for all ages to play. From a game of catch to a mini soccer match check out the St. Charles Park District’s Sportsplex. With two indoor turf fields there is plenty of room for […]
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Join one of the fastest growing sports in the country by playing pickleball in your very own community. With 3.3 million participants nationwide, the St. Charles Park District has also noticed steady growth in its participants over the last 10 years. With courts at Pottawatomie Community Center and Haines Middle School, plus an outdoor court […]
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Teen Center is ‘positive force’ in the community Tucked into the basement of the Baker Community Center is a dedicated space for teens to socialize, to play games and to have fun, but most importantly: to be themselves. Known as the STC Underground, teens have been flocking to this space since its inception in 2001. […]
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Enjoy some special time with your child with the St. Charles Park District’s Nature Nights at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. The events are designed for daddy-daughter or mother-son events with a unique opportunity for family time while maintaining Covid-19 safety measures. “It’s a great way to get individual time with a child and make […]
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While the St. Charles Park District continues to host in-person programs, a variety of eActivities are still available to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. But every virtual program doesn’t mean you’re sitting and staring at a computer. The park district’s eActivities get you and your family moving, thinking and even exploring the […]
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Residents Make Changes to Keep Annual Ghoulish Home Tours Alive Halloween isn’t a singular day for Joe and Susanna Vitale of St. Charles. During the entire month of October the couple turns their big blue house on a corner into a haunting display as they compete to out scare spectators in the park district’s annual […]
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While it’s the recreation that often gets the spotlight the St. Charles Park District recently earned accolades for its conservation and care for open lands. The St. Charles Park District was awarded the Best Green Practices Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. The award recognizes the park district’s efforts to maintain 11 natural […]
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Do you dream of playing golf at St. Andrews in Scotland? Or maybe in Pebble Beach? Make that dream a reality. Virtually reality, that is. Through the newly-installed Foresight GC Quad Launch golf simulator at the Pottawatomie Golf Course Pro Shop, you can choose from 20 prestigious golf courses across the globe. Play nine holes, […]
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Naturalist Pam Otto launches ‘Good Natured Hour’ variety show Pam Otto believes every organism has a story to tell. And for the past 12+ years, the St. Charles Park District’s outreach ambassador and naturalist has been telling those stories to residents: from seniors to preschoolers; to members of civic and social organizations; and to readers […]
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