Take in the beauty of the Fox Valley this summer aboard an historic paddlewheel riverboat – an iconic attraction in St. Charles for more than 75 years. This recreational activity that has spanned generations began in 1945 when the late Chet Anderson bought his first paddlewheel riverboat to charter cruises up and down the Fox […]
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Now recognized as one of the country’s most popular outdoor activities, birdwatching—or birding, for short–is one of those exceptional hobbies that require little in the way of monetary investment, physical prowess, or special equipment. Oh, a good pair of binoculars is nice and a detailed field guide can come in handy, but you can easily […]
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Give your child the opportunity to take their swimming skills to the next level by joining the new STC Crosstown Swim Team. The newly combined St. Charles Park District’s competitive swim team offers flexible practices where families can choose what time and location their child attends. You choose morning or evening practices at Otter Cove […]
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Attendees of the St. Charles Park District’s new cooking classes, The Young Gourmet, will walk away with more than a new meal to add to their recipe book. Students will gain confidence in the kitchen and the independence that comes with preparing their favorite foods. Instructor Abby Sheaffer knows a thing or two about gaining […]
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Riders traveling over the miles of trails that wind along the banks of the Fox River have come to see Pottawatomie Park as an oasis, a serene and scenic place they can stop for clean restrooms, tasty refreshments, and shelters from sudden storms. And at the park’s Bike Plaza, they also have a place where […]
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Immerse your child in nature this summer with a variety of camps at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Not only will they reap the benefits of being outside, they will become scientists, explorers, artists and ninja warriors through hands-on activities to keep them learning, amazed and engaged. There are one-week, half-day camps for children in kindergarten […]
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Is your child in awe of magic? Would they like to learn tricks to impress their family and friends? Registration is now open for magic classes taught by magician Gary Kantor offered through the St. Charles Park District. Ages 5-13 can register now for the May 14 class. Students are broken into groups and taught […]
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Fresh tomato sauce, butternut squash soup, green peppers for stir fry, strawberry rhubarb pie – there are so many recipe possibilities when you have fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the garden. Even if that garden isn’t in your backyard. Since the 1970s residents have rented community garden plots from the St. Charles Park District. […]
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The St. Charles Park District celebrated the opening of Haines Gymnasium with Community Unit School District 303 representatives and Fusion Volleyball on Tuesday, March 10. Park Board President Brian Charles stated, “While tonight is a celebration of this newly-renovated facility, it is also a commemoration of the Park District’s partnership with Community Unit School District […]
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You don’t have to go far to be amazed by nature, and naturalists from St. Charles Park District’s Hickory Knolls Discovery Center hope to bring that awareness to local groups and organizations through speakers bureau programs.. The speakers, or traveling naturalists, will bring nature in a variety of forms through slides, artifacts and other hands-on […]
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