On Saturday, November 15 one of our wonderful Park District volunteers, Jeff Bates organized 10 young men from a local Boy Scout Troop to assist[...]
On Saturday, November 15 one of our wonderful Park District volunteers, Jeff Bates organized 10 young men from a local Boy Scout Troop to assist[...]
We are in the process of redoing our gym floors here at Simkus Recreation Center, and we have some UPDATES! The Gym is expected to[...]
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month! Volunteers are essential to the success of the Park District! Read about Jon Nelson
The Rotary Club’s Annual Coat Drive is taking place from October 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. New or gently used coats, sweaters, hat, mittens,[...]
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month! Volunteers are essential to the success of the Park District! Read about Martin Medina
Carol Stream Park District & Village of Carol Stream: A Model Partnership for Community Park The Carol Stream Park District proudly nominated its Intergovernmental Agreement[...]
Over the past four budget cycles, the Carol Stream Park District has steadily invested in restoring and maintaining our native landscapes. This commitment—supported by both[...]
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month! Volunteers are essential to the success of the Park District! Read about Jakub Grochal
Restoring Gretna Station 🚂 At Armstrong Park, a beloved piece of Carol Stream history is being revived thanks to community volunteer Jim Yanke. Built in 1895, Gretna[...]
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month! Volunteers are essential to the success of the Park District! Read about Angela Heinisch
The Carol Stream Park District prohibits motorized scooters and e-bikes on our pathways (Parks Ordinance Section 31). If you have any questions, email us at[...]
We’re proud to share that the Carol Stream Park District is featured in the July/August issue of Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine! The article, “Meeting[...]
Click to read the August Enews. Our August eNews is here! Take a look behind the scenes at what it takes to bring you an[...]
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month! Volunteers are essential to the success of the Park District! Read about Sean Carter
Read the July Enews for more information about the highlights below and to see July’s special events, theme days and more! https://conta.cc/44bkGwu 🌞 July[...]
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month! Volunteers are essential to the success of the Park District! Read about Todd Philipps
In our June Enews, meet the newly elected Park Board Commissioners and dive into summer with updates from Coral Cove Water Park and Coyote Crossing[...]
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month! Volunteers are essential to the success of the Park District! Read about Vince Panvino
CAROL STREAM, IL – On May 12, 2025, the Carol Stream Park District welcomed newly elected Park Board Commissioners Katie Becker and Jenn Pauling, and[...]
Carol Stream Park District to Honor Retiring Commissioners Brenda Gramann and Brian Sokolowski, will be retiring from their positions as Park Board Commissioners. Their last meeting will[...]
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month! Volunteers are essential to the success of the Park District! Read about Kristen Derrico
The Carol Stream Park District is proud to share that Executive Director Sue Rini was recognized at the annual Women to Watch event held at[...]
On Saturday, April 26, the Carol Stream Parks Foundation and Bike Club dedicated its third Bike Fix-It Station to Dave Creighton. Dave was a passionate[...]
This week the Carol Stream Park District, along with Bedrock Earthscapes, have been conducting controlled burns at several park locations. Yesterday, 3/31, burns were conducted[...]
Photographed from left to right: Park Board Commissioners Dan Bird, Brian Sokolowski and Jackie Jeffrey; Steve Ravanesi and his wife Karen and daughter Angela; Park[...]
Click: Year in Review 2024 The Carol Stream Park District’s 2024 Year in Review celebrates a year marked by growth, community connection, and impactful initiatives[...]
COAT DRIVE IS EXTENDED TO MARCH 31 The Carol Stream Park District is partnering with the Rotary Club of Carol Stream and other community partners[...]
This week, the Carol Stream Fire District conducted ice rescue training at Veterans Lake, sharpening their skills to respond to winter emergencies. The Carol Stream[...]
ATTENTION! FOR YOUR SAFETY STAY OFF THE ICE ON AREA LAKES AND PONDS This is a reminder to stay off frozen bodies of water. Our[...]
The Carol Stream Park District Commissioners and staff extend condolences to the family of Barbara O’Rahilly, a dedicated community leader and long-time resident of Carol[...]
We’re proud to highlight Tony Chesrow, a custodian at the Carol Stream Park District and an accomplished hockey player for Team USA Blind Hockey. At[...]
Food Collection Bin located at Carol Stream Park District Fountain View Recreation Center, 910 N. Gary Ave, Carol Stream Pictured from Left to Right: Sue[...]
The Carol Stream Park District is partnering with the County of DuPage, in support of their Food Pantry Program. By serving as a year-round collection[...]
BROWSE PHOTOS The Carol Stream Park District celebrated the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Community Park with a ribbon cutting on Monday, September 9.[...]
Important Notice for Bark Park Members As of September 15, the parking lot at the old motel near the Bark Park will no longer be[...]
CAROL STREAM, IL – The Carol Stream Park District is pleased to announce the grand opening of the newly renovated Community Park on Monday, September[...]
Join us on Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Pleasant Hill Park. We want to hear from you! The Carol Stream[...]
The Apollo Moon Landing July 20, 1969 We are pleased to commemorate the historic Apollo moon landing on its 55th anniversary, celebrated on July 20,[...]
A Message from Executive Director Sue Rini School’s out, the weather is getting warm, and kids and families are ‘finally’ able to get outside and[...]
CAROL STREAM: The Carol Stream Park District Board and Staff are pleased to announce the Grand Re-Opening of Walter Park, located at 970 High Ridge[...]
Doug Wolf retiring from Basketball This story was shared by Greg Schwarze, DuPage County Board Member, District 6. Doug Wolf, 82 years old, has finally[...]
On June 5, Carol Stream Park District Commissioners, State Senator Seth Lewis, park district Staff and Carol Stream residents participated in the celebration and ribbon[...]
June 5 – 6-8pm Armstrong Park – 391 Illini Drive – Park in South Lot Ribbon Cutting – 6pm Free Demos – Learn to Play[...]
Doug Wolf, an 82-year-old West Chicago resident and member of the Carol Stream Park District, has finally retired from basketball after nearly 70 years of[...]
On May 7, 2024, Executive Director Sue Rini along with Director of HR and Administrative Services Chris Quinn and Director of Parks and Facilities Shane[...]
The Carol Stream Park District is pleased to announce that the Park District Board of Commissioners has officially approved the installation of Pickleball Courts at[...]
MARCH ENEWS March Enews includes: Community and Walter Park renovations (see progress photos) Legislative Breakfast Citizen of the Year Nominees Parks Volunteer Jeff Bates Spring[...]
Nominees for Citizen of the Year are esteemed Carol Stream residents who have selflessly volunteered their time within one or more community groups over the[...]
Construction is set to begin this February for the Klein Creek Stream Bank Stabilization Project (Section III). For more information and updates during construction, see[...]
The Carol Stream Park District Board, Administration and Employees embarked on a Community Needs Assessment (hereinafter referred to as “CNA”) survey in May 2023 to[...]
Pictured from left to right: Park District Executive Director Sue Rini, Park District Board Commissioner Tim Powers, State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro, Frank Parisi, Lisa Parisi,[...]
The Carol Stream Park District’s McCaslin Park is home to a cricket field. The field is located just northeast of Coyote Crossing Mini Golf. The[...]
We are excited to be replacing the artificial turf infields at McCaslin Park Sports Complex. The project began on November 6, after sports events were[...]
The Carol Stream Park District would like to extend its sincere appreciation to Dan Bird for his remarkable 20 years of service as a Park[...]
On Monday, Oct 16, volunteer Jim Reuter (former Executive Director) came out to close the Purple Martin colony on Balog Island in Armstrong Park for[...]
Sue Rini, former Deputy Director, officially assumed the Executive Director position when Jim Reuter retired on July 21, 2023. Sue has 24 years of park[...]
Northern Long-Eared Bats at Community Park The northern long-eared bat is an endangered species native to the greater Midwest and Northeast. At the start of[...]
Dog Vomit Fungus (and why it’s no big deal) Recently there have been a few complaints of dog vomit around our parks, and we’re happy[...]
On Friday, July 21, park district campers and staff bid adieu to Executive Director Jim Reuter, who officially retired at “2pm”. This was the last[...]
Jim Reuter retires after 38 years in the field of Parks and Recreation Jim Reuter is retiring July 21, 2023, after nine years as Executive[...]
Carol Stream Park Board Commissioner Brian Sokolowski and Executive Director Jim Reuter spoke about the Community Park Renovation Project, how it’s been a vision for[...]
2023 Community Needs Assessment Survey The Carol Stream Park District is pleased to present this important survey to you. This survey is a way of[...]
https://conta.cc/3AvP8S1 A Community Needs Assessment Survey for 2023 will hit homes in mid-May. We have partnered with the Carol Stream Public Library to include a print[...]
Thank you to all who came out to this groundbreaking event! Present: Commissioners Powers, Bird, Gramann, Jaszka, Jeffery, and Commissioner Elect Witteck. Staff: Executive Director[...]
Monday, April 17, 6:00 pm On behalf of the Carol Stream Park District Board of Commissioners and Staff, we are excited to invite you to[...]
Message from Jim Reuter Click “Message from Jim Reuter” above to view video message about Walter Park. We have some very exciting news! The[...]
March is “Burn” Month 3/2/2023 – Sometime over the next few weeks, the Park District is conducting prescribed burns of our native planting areas located[...]
Let’s chat about what’s becoming a serious topic – the shortage of referees and why. This short, informative video from Good Morning America, entitled “Parenting[...]
If you do not play the very traditional game of cricket, you may not know that the Carol Stream Park District’s McCaslin Park is home[...]
Did you know that Carol Stream has been on the annual Monarch butterfly’s migration route of thousands of miles from Mexico to Canada? Did you[...]
We are renovating Park on the Green, a neighborhood park located at 1N547 Bob O’ Link Drive in Winfield, which is in Carol Stream Park[...]
Reconstruction of the Bierman Park-Heritage Lake Trail is complete! Come to walk, run, skate, walk the dog, fish! Access points to the park/trail are at[...]
Reconstruction of the Bierman Park-Heritage Lake Trail is underway, and dependent on weather, be completed early November. Parks staff have trimmed trees around the trail[...]
On Friday morning, Aug 12, 2022 a Little Library was installed for children and families of Carolshire Park, a pocket park within the Carolshire/Klein Creek[...]
Early Closure of Coral Cove Water Park, July 31, 2022 Water Parks, such as Coral Cove Water Park, have a general lifespan of operating systems.[...]
On May 6, 2022, Carol Stream Park District staff, friends and family of Kathy Earnest gathered to honor Kathy by dedicating the new playground at[...]
We are inviting all Carol Stream residents and especially neighbors of Walter Park, located at 970 High Ridge Pass, to a Community Input Meeting. Walter[...]
Park District Youth License Plate Promotion The sale and subsequent renewals of each plate generate $25 for the PowerPlay! Beyond School Grant Program, which funds[...]
In remembrance of Theodore G. Callas, WWII Veteran. Ted was an active member of Carol Stream’s VFW Post #10396 and integral part of the fundraising[...]
The Carol Stream Park District Board of Commissioners and Staff honored long-time employee Anne Gerrick with a Resolution at the December 13 Board Meeting. After[...]
Pictured from left to right: Commissioners Sokolowski, Jeffery, Jaszka, Gramann and Board President Tim Powers. Four Park District Board Members were honored and received Certificates[...]
We will begin reconstruction on the Mitchell Lakes path in early September. A complete tear out, regrading, widening, and repaving is planned. The 0.95-mile path[...]
Pictured are Eric Gutbrod, Brian Thorsen and Eric Ramierz Parks staff Gutbrod, Thorsen and Ramierz assisted Woodridge Park District with clean-up from the tornado last[...]
As reported back in March, the Carol Stream Park District is the recipient of a grant award in the amount of $180,000 to renovate a[...]
Attention Community Park Residents! The Wheaton Sanitary District is planning some work through our Community Park. The work includes the installation of a plastic liner[...]
Posted by the Village of Carol Stream, 5/7/21 The Village of Carol Stream and the Carol Stream Park District have been alerted to a nuisance[...]
The Carol Stream Park District is trying an anti-litter experiment in our parks by removing some trash cans. One will think this experiment is counterproductive[...]
Opinion piece by Jim Reuter, Executive Director So here we are, one year later and still under the “pandemic”. What a year! Better, yes…vaccines[...]
The Carol Stream Park District’s Armstrong Park North Parking Lot project has been selected for funding through the FY2021 DuPage County Water Quality Improvement Program[...]
The Carol Stream Park District is excited to announce that it will be moving its preschool program in April to the Simkus Recreation Center, 849[...]
The Carol Stream Park District is refinancing outstanding bonds for savings. In conjunction with the refinancing process the District underwent a Moody’s Rating and received[...]
We are happy to announce that we are able to open PLAYGROUNDS! We ask that patrons keep capacity limited to no more than 50 people[...]
From left to right: Officer Seth Berlin, Jason Anderson, Office Joe Jennings. At last night’s Park District Board meeting, President Brenda Gramann recognized two police[...]
The community continues to support Veterans Memorial Plaza. Resident and previous youth sports coach for the Carol Stream Park District Damian Bierman, president of TWIN[...]
Pictured from left to right above – Foundation Board Members: Craig Cronquist, Frank Parisi, Dave Creighton, Pam Falco, Donna Freeman, Cindy Carlson, Jim Reuter. The National Association[...]
Nov 19, 2018 – Accepting the award are Melissa Adamson, Recreation Superintendent; Jim Reuter, Executive Director; and Debbie Greninger, Executive Assistant. Melissa and Debbie, with[...]
The Carol Stream Park District formed the Anti-Vandalism Task force last summer to educate the community about vandalism and how to report it. Over the[...]
VIEW PICTURES On Friday, September 21, we broke ground for the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Town Center! There was a great turn out of support[...]
Veteran and VFW Post Commander Jim Benzin presented a $2000.00 check to the Carol Stream Parks Foundation for the Veterans Memorial Plaza project this morning,[...]
We are excited to be breaking ground in a few weeks at Town Center for the new Veterans Memorial Plaza! However, we’re still about $60,000[...]
STAY TUNED – 2019 DUCK RACES SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 13! More info to come! This 2018 event has passed. Thank you to all[...]
Coyotes Have Moved into Parks Across the United States — Now What? April 6, 2018, Feature, by Richard J. Dolesh Published by Parks & Recreation[...]
The Parent Guide News lists 6 benefits of summer camp: Campers obtain the life skills needed to become successful adults. Camp educates the whole child.[...]
View the results of our 2017 Needs Assessment Survey. Browse our 2018 Strategic and Master Plans. We are pleased to provide these documents that guide[...]
This is a nice article featuring Slepicka Park: “Lucky Find – Numbers Represent the Past, but Parks Connect You to People”, published by Jarrod Scheunemann[...]
The employees of the Village of Carol Stream waged a Penny War amongst departments to see who could raise the most money for the Veterans[...]
Commissioner Brian Sokolowski commends this great community – its residents, volunteers, partners – in making this a great park district. He also gives a snapshot[...]
The Memorial Park Task Force, in partnership with Carol Stream Mayor Frank Saverino, the Village of Carol Stream and the Carol Stream Park District, have[...]
UPDATE – AND THE RACE WENT ON! June 21, 2017 – 8pm Congratulations to our Lucky Ducky winners! Grand Prize – The Shimek Family, Raegan[...]
In an effort to distract the geese and stabilize/naturalize the shoreline at Veteran’s Park, we’ve restored the shoreline at the “channel” of the park. This project[...]
At the May 8, 2017 Carol Stream Park District Board of Commissioners’ Meeting, four Board Members were honored for their service. Re-elected in the last[...]
We have another way you can help contribute to this community fundraising effort and Help us Raise the Flag! Use the GoFundMe account to make[...]
