Articles filed under St. Charles Park District
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Love the outdoors? Sign up to become a Kane County Certified NaturalistNov 19, 2018 5:00 am - Nature is good for you. There's a growing body of research showing that a daily dose of nature improves physical and mental health. If you're like me, you want to know a...
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Fox Valley Special Recreation hosts sixth annual Special Olympics MedFestOct 17, 2018 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Special Recreation hosted the sixth annual Special Olympics MedFest. The event took place the afternoon of Oct. 16 at the FVSRA office in the Vaughan Athleti...
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Rauner, Sanguinetti honor examples of efficient local governmentsJul 31, 2018 1:00 am - Twenty examples of local government consolidation across the state that saved taxpayer money and improved efficiency were recognized Tuesday in Hoffman Estates by Gov. B...
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How suburbs add flair to their fireworks showsJul 03, 2018 6:00 am - Think all fireworks shows on the Fourth of July are alike? Think again. An informal look at displays happening Wednesday, July 4, across the suburbs, turned up some inte...
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Consider donating to support 'Day in the Park' July 11Jun 28, 2018 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Club is asking the community for help to reach its $7,500 goal to support the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association's annual "Day in the...
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Otter Cove Aquatic Park in St. Charles putting in two waterslidesJun 12, 2018 1:00 am - Two new waterslides are expected to open this summer at the Otter Cove Aquatic Park, costing the St. Charles Park District about $1.1 million. A "thrill-sleeking" slide ...
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6 parks and preserves where you can do more than just picnicMay 22, 2018 6:00 am - Although summer doesn't officially begin until June 21, the upcoming three-day weekend seems to serve as the unofficial kickoff to the season. In addition to Memorial D...
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St. Charles Park District buys sports complex to enhance indoor recreationApr 19, 2018 1:00 am - St. Charles Park District has acquired a sports complex that officials believe fulfills a need for indoor programming and athletic training space. Turf fields, spectator...
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Nature program to explore Illinois from 'Glaciers to Wildflowers'Feb 08, 2018 10:00 pm - Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County Discover how Illinois' living landscape came to be, during a nature program with geologist, professor and author Ray...
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City and St. Charles Park District offer tips to deter coyotesFeb 06, 2018 10:00 pm - To help residents discourage coyotes from settling in neighborhoods, the City of St. Charles and St. Charles Park District have developed a Coyote Management Plan. The ...