As outdoor fall programs wind down, it’s time to start planning for indoor winter activities. The St. Charles Park District’s Sportsplex offers many options to rent space for pick-up games or leagues; allow little ones to burn energy; or enroll in Thanksgiving Break sports camp. The 62,500-square-foot facility purchased by the park district in 2018, […]
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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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Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour Opens Oct. 15 For families participating in the St. Charles Park District’s Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour, Halloween is not just a day to go trick-or-treating. It’s a serious passion. Participants begin planning for the Ghoulish Home Tour months in advance to create, build and decorate haunted scenes throughout their […]
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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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Have fun and eat your cake too when you plan your next birthday party at one of the great St. Charles Park District facilities. Whether you are looking for a celebration filled with games and activities or a quiet area for art and crafts, there is plenty of space to gather safely with friends and […]
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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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Friday Live is back! After being on hold for 18 months due to COVID-19 restrictions, Pottawatomie Community Center will once again open its doors to offer a night out for children to dance, create, play, game and hang with friends. The first Friday Live is set for Sept. 24. From 6:30-10 p.m. on select Fridays, […]
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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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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, the St. Charles Park District will host Cupcake Play Day from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday July 31. The afternoon will include visits with a live red-tailed hawk and other nature-themed fun. During this event, the first 200 guests will receive a cupcake. Guests can […]
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