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Celebrating the Opening of Haines Gymnasium

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

Speakers Bureau Brings Nature to Local Groups

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

‘A Living Piece of History’

Memorial Program Plants Seeds for Many Generations Jackie Kilcran and her six siblings wanted something unique and meaningful to give to their parents for Christmas last year. And they found what they were searching for, but they didn’t find it in a store. Nor were they able to wrap it with a bow. In fact,

COVID-19: Community Health Update

St. Charles Park District staff have been in contact with our Park District Risk Management Agency, the Kane County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health to monitor and receive updates regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Your health and safety is our top priority! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Illinois

Beyond the Game

Early childhood sports programs develop skills to last a lifetime With so many options for early childhood sports available at the St. Charles Park District, parents shouldn’t stress about which sport to choose for their child. Because, it’s really not about the sport. Sure, they’ll kick soccer balls, throw footballs, bounce basketballs or do all

Experience Fitness with St. Charles Park District

When you think about the words – fitness, wellness and exercise, what do you imagine? To many people, the vision of using cardio equipment and lifting weights comes to mind as fitness is the condition of being physically fit and healthy. Fitness centers, like Norris Recreation Center, provide this type of equipment (and more) as

Open Gym Options Keep Residents Active All Winter Long

When the temperatures drop and you and your family need a place to burn off some energy, the St. Charles Park District has you covered. Pottawatomie Community Center and Sportsplex both offer open gym timeslots throughout the week for all ages to run around, play sports, socialize and have fun. Take your littlest wiggler to

Splash into swimming at Norris Recreation Center

From lessons to competitive swim team, St. Charles Aquatics at Norris Recreation Center offers multiple programs for all ages. Swim programs include lessons for children, babies 6 months old up to 14 years old, in addition to options for adults, home school children and children with special needs. “Along with the fundamentals, we are teaching

Kale Training Provides More than Physical Fitness

If you’re looking to improve your overall athletic ability, sports game or general health, Kale Training is the place to be. Whether you’re hoping to improve speed, agility, flexibility, strength, power or all of the above, Kale Training owner Kale Hoyt can help you meet your sports performance goals. Hoyt, a certified strength and conditioning

Let’s Party!

Park District rentals accommodate all sizes, styles and occasions The date’s set, the guest list is written and your Pinterest board is exploding with party theme ideas. Now it’s time to find a venue for your upcoming event. Whether it’s a milestone birthday or anniversary, memorial, fundraiser or wedding, the St. Charles Park District has

Hangout in the Hideout

Nature play area provides endless unstructured fun On one side of the Hickory Knolls Hideout, 2-year-old Michael Elia is venturing across a long tree trunk laying on the ground, carefully putting one foot in front of the other until he makes it to the end. He jumps down and exclaims, “I did it!” to his

Environmental Grant Received for Otter Creek Bend Wetland Restoration Project

ComEd and Openlands awarded the St. Charles Park District a $6,450 environmental grant through the annual ComEd Green Region Program to fund a restoration project at Otter Creek Bend Wetland Park. Located along Crane Road, between Bolcum Road and Silver Glen Road, this 71.9-acre park features a model, restored wetland with interpretive signage, gravel walking

Harmelodians Make Great Music for Community

On any given day the St. Charles Park District Adult Activity Center is bustling with members engaged in various pastimes. You’ll find seniors ages 50 and up playing Pinochle in one room, practicing shots around the pool table or building a high-score in Scrabble. No matter what activity, there is truly something for everyone. For

Natural in Nature

Hickory Knolls Camp Counselor Leads from Experience Tyson Jenkins’ time at Hickory Knolls has come full circle. As a child he was a curious camper, realizing at an early age that his love for nature extended beyond camp hours. As he got older he moved into a counselor-in-training role, then camp counselor aide and this

Park District Carries on Legacy of Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises

New cruises offer history, relaxation and fun It’s hard to deny the beauty of the Fox River from any point along the shore whether you’re biking the trail, fishing on Boy Scout Island or looking out from the historic tower at Pottawatomie Park. But nothing can quite compare to experiencing the Fox River during a

Golf Course Transforms Dying White Oak Tree Into New Sculpture

The St. Charles Park District recently unveiled a new wooden sculpture at Pottawatomie Golf Course, honoring the history and natural integrity of the 80-year-old course along the banks of the Fox River. Made from a 150-year-old dying white oak tree near the practice green, professional chainsaw artist Michael Bihlmaier created the piece over the past

Sculpture in the Park Enhances Cultural Experience

Outdoor exhibit celebrates new and returning artists This summer explore the outdoor art gallery that is Mt. St. Mary Park. Take a stroll along the winding path to witness the artistic diversity of the latest installment of sculptures in the annual Sculptures in the Park exhibit in St. Charles. In its 14th year, Sculptures in

Lifetime Sport of Disc Golf Attracts All Ages, Abilities

Many residents may equate spring sports with baseball, soccer and tennis, but for a growing population, springtime is the dawn of another disc golf season. Fortunately for local players, James O. Breen Community Park is home to a 9-hole disc golf course, tucked into 6.4 acres of wooded landscape and naturally rolling terrain on the

Restoration Work at Ferson Creek Fen Allows Rare Ecosystem to Thrive

Nestled between Route 31 and the Fox River on the northern side of St. Charles is Ferson Creek Fen — about 50 acres of nature preserve supporting an uncommon yet vital ecosystem in the St. Charles community. While many residents may have visited Ferson Creek Fen, they may not understand the importance of preserving and

Get Moving in Nature

Newly installed park maps help residents walk for wellness As winter melts into spring, lace up those walking shoes and hit the trails for some fresh air and exercise. Whether or not you’re working toward a weight-loss goal, you’ll reap the physical and psychological benefits of exercising in nature. Walking is the most universal of

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