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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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