St. Charles Park District

the ongoing mission of the st. charles park district is to enrich the quality of life of park district residents through excellence in programs, parks, facilities, and services. the administration department administers the overall operations of the park district including business affairs. the director is primarily responsible for administering the day-to-day operations and functions of the park district within the policies and guidelines, as established by the park board. the parks department is charged with the maintenance, operations and enhancement of all parks and natural areas and the provision of environmental education programs and related services. together, the park district owns and manages more than 1,400 acres. the recreation department manages the park district's recreational facilities and provides programs and activities designed to meet the physical, social, and cultural recreational needs of residents. the extensive programs offered by the recreation department are i