Park District

Natural resources, environmental features, parks, and open spaces are all critical components of St. Charles and contribute significantly to the overall quality of life for City residents. Public parks and open spaces provide places for residents and visitors to recreate and enjoy nature, are integral to the health and well-being of the community, and celebrate the City’s history and personality. Neighborhood parks allow children a place to play without being driven and provide the community with a nearby, central gathering place for picnics, sports, and other activities. The Fox River, a focal point for the entire City, ties the whole system together.

St. Charles has many significant environmental features such as streams, wetlands, and wooded areas that add significantly to the community’s character. These elements that occur without human intervention play a vital role in designing and cultivating city parks. The City recognizes the value of these assets and seeks to protect and enhance them. Sustain-able techniques for building, maintaining, and operating all aspects of the City are present throughout the Comprehensive Plan. Still, the Parks and Open Space Plan proposes particular recommendations for sustainable, “green” initiatives.