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The fun, sun-filled days of summer are right around the corner, and the St. Charles Park District has just the thing to keep kids active and engaged all season long. Summer camps, all led by experienced counselors who have been trained in CPR and first aid, will meet weekly from May 30 to August 11.
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Find the biggest baskets and grab a few flashlights and your swimsuit too as the St. Charles Park District has planned some fun Easter Egg Hunts and celebrations for all ages. There’s even a special event just for dogs. The fun kicks off with the big Easter Egg Hunt at Pottawatomie Park. The hunt starts
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This spring, kids can get into the game with programs at Sportsplex. Partnering with All Star Sports, the St. Charles Park District is providing active opportunities for children ages 6 to 12. Coach Pitch Baseball League, which takes place weekly April 6 through May 18, will introduce kids to the sport as well as the
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Pickleball courts, an adult challenge course and more are on tap for Primrose Farm Park in St. Charles thanks to a state grant. In early March, the St. Charles Park District learned it was the recipient of a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Funds from
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Time to stomp in muddy puddles, poke around for worms and explore the outdoors. Children and families can venture out with some great spring programs at the St. Charles Park District’s Hickory Knolls Discover Center. “We’re so excited to offer these great programs that get everyone out enjoying time in nature,” said Emily Shanahan, nature
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Spend the summer by the pool and get paid too. The St. Charles Park District is hiring lifeguards, camp counselors, concession staff and many more seasonal positions. Learn about these jobs and many more at the annual Employment Expo from 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 3 at Pottawatomie Community Center in St. Charles. There are more
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A bevy of brand-new activities will be the focus of fun at the STC Underground Teen Center, a facility of the St. Charles Park District. “We create a variety of programs (arts, music, games and more) to attract teens, encouraging them to explore something new in a safe environment and maybe learn new skills,” said
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Just follow the sound of the dinks to find the hottest game in town, pickleball. Once considered an obscure gym class activity or a sport for older generations, pickleball has had a surge of interest in the past few years, gaining popularity for players who enjoy the sport for recreation and competition. St. Charles resident
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This time of year, the weather outside can be frightful as snow and ice makes for unsafe conditions. That’s where the St. Charles Park District comes in with opportunities for community members who wish to continue a practice of low-impact exercise even when outdoor elements get in the way. From December through March, the park
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No matter their size or breed, our pets leave footprints on our hearts that are immeasurable. Their love and loyalty are the inspiration behind the St. Charles Park Foundation’s Dog Memorial at Delnor Woods Park. Dog owners may honor their pets by hanging tags upon the sculpture Timeless Tags at the Dog Memorial. This scruffy,
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It may be the end of the harvest season, but there’s something exciting and new growing at Primrose Farm. The St. Charles Park District is working on design concepts for a new Agricultural Lab at the working farm. The new fully-accessible building, slated to be located on the west side of the farmstead, will include
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Whether they are just slightly taller than their tennis racket or building skills to play on their high school team, players of all ages will find opportunities to hone their skills and have some fun with the St. Charles Park District’s tennis program at Norris Recreation Center. Recently, the Junior Group Tennis program for ages
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Sometimes even Mother Nature needs a hand. And while a park district is often thought of for its playing fields and playgrounds, the St. Charles Park District has a small team devoted to the care and conservation of 500+ acres of natural area with the three most well-known areas including Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve,
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A new partnership between the St. Charles Park District and DePAW Canine Campus will bring a host of new offerings this fall. Courses provided by the Geneva-based canine training and boarding facility will benefit an increasing number of community members who have expressed a desire for such services in recent years. “We are really excited
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As Heather Holland’s youngest prepared for the big leap into kindergarten, the mother of three felt she wasn’t quite ready to let go. But not in the way one would expect. Holland, a veteran parent of the St. Charles Park District’s early childhood and preschool classes, wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the welcoming, nurturing
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From the crisp green grass beneath one’s shoes to the still cool morning air under a brilliant blue sky, there’s something pretty special about stepping out on Pottawatomie Golf Course in St. Charles. The course is like a small to-do list with each hole presenting obstacles that are checked off at completion before scooping up
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Explore the parks in your backyard and beyond without breaking the bank. Parks owned, operated and maintained by the St. Charles Park District are free for the entire community and offer an abundance of fun this summer with activities and amenities for the whole family. One of the newer playgrounds is at Lincoln Park with
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The St. Charles Park District was recently awarded a $750,000 matching grant to construct a new Agricultural Lab at Primrose Farm from the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grant program, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and funded by the Rebuild Illinois capital program. The state grant program will distribute a total of $19.7
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St. Charles Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). The award was presented to Park District representatives at the Annual Parks & Recreation State Conference Luncheon on Friday, January 28 downtown Chicago. The two statewide
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Don’t put your golf clubs away just yet. Pottawatomie Golf Course is giving residents plenty of reason to keep golfing this winter. Open through Dec. 23, golfing the 9-hole course this month has many benefits, including a more leisurely game with less crowds. “Take a few clubs and enjoy golfing and strolling from hole-to-hole in
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Treat your four-legged friend to some great exercise with a trip to one of St. Charles dog parks. The St. Charles Park District provides three locations in town for pups to play. Each one features a different experience and provides plenty of room for you and your pooch to take a break from your regular
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The St. Charles Park District Board of Commissioners, staff and neighbors gathered on October 4 for the grand opening of the newest park site in the Anthem Heights subdivision, located at the corner of Woodward and Cardinal Drives. The celebration included a ribbon cutting ceremony and complimentary Culvers frozen custard. The Park District strives to
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69 Years of Service to St. Charles Park District Carol Swanson Glemza, 97, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021. She began her St. Charles Park District career at a very early age, worked for 69 years and continued as a volunteer well into her retirement. She holds the record for the most years of
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Pottawatomie Golf Course has retained its designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Denise Gillett-Parchert, Golf Course Superintendent, led the effort to maintain sanctuary status on this course. Pottawatomie Golf Course was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 1997, the
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Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Fox River, a delicious treat and learn about the local history and wildlife of the waterway with a pair of fantastic cruises hosted by the St. Charles Park District. The park district’s nature ambassador Pam Otto, author of the weekly Good Natured column that appears in the Kane County
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St. Charles Park District recently opened six new outdoor pickleball courts and a basketball court with six hoops on the west side of James O. Breen Community Park. The Park Board of Commissioners hosted a ribbon cutting celebration on June 14, 2021. Local pickleball players are pumped. “We are really, really excited,” said Cris Anderson,
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Come one, come all to the new sensory garden and all-inclusive playground in St. Charles! Located at Pottawatomie Park, this new park amenity features a host of inviting landscape features to appeal to all your senses and an array of engaging play spaces. Included in the area are native and sensory plants, a vine tunnel,
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Volunteers are the backbone of the St. Charles Park District, and while COVID-19 has restricted many of the special events where volunteer opportunities abound, the need for residents to continue lending a hand has not gone away. To help motivate individuals to volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator Lara Piner said the park district has recently implemented an
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Kathy and Bill Swedberg have lived in St. Charles for more than 45 years, but until a few months ago, they had never realized how many parks were located within the city. The St. Charles Park District owns and manages 1,450 acres of open space within the community, and the Swedbergs are out to visit
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Discover what Blanding’s turtles eat for breakfast and how to prepare a meal for a bearded dragon at the St. Charles Park District’s Feed the Critters Program this winter. The program, new this year, invites visitors in small, private groups inside the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center to prepare and feed meals for the center’s animal
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