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[...]
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[...]
July is National Parks and Recreation Month. To celebrate, the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) is asking you to take a technology timeout for[...]
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[...]
Read our 2022 Year in Review! This annual publication focuses on the year’s successes and highlights, projects, changes and challenges, on a district-wide basis. Read[...]
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[...]
Hello Lucia of Connecticut, Sophia of Ohio, and Ramona of Plainfield, IL! The park district virtual preschool program has seen expansion outside of Carol Stream[...]
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[...]
Read the January 2023 Enews! Topics include: A balanced budget Coral Cove Water Park progress Winter 2023 Activity Guide and new Adult & Events Guide[...]
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[...]
Browse Guide The Winter 2023 guide offers you an exciting season as we move into a new year! Browse the guide for winter holiday camps,[...]
Read November Enews Having a holiday party? Rent a room at Fountain View or Simkus Recreation Centers! See some finishing touches to Veterans Memorial Plaza[...]
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[...]
August 2022 Enews In August’s Enews: Thanking our Volunteers & Sponsors. Bierman Park Trail Restoration. Improvements to Coral Cove Water Park. Lock in the[...]
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.[...]
The Fall 2022 guide offers you an exciting season as we move into a new school year and look forward to fall/winter holidays and sports![...]
Fountain View Recreation & Fitness Center closed July 25-31 Indoor pools are closed July 25-August 7 Each year around this time we close Fountain View[...]
July 2022 Enews In July’s Enews: See photos of the June 27 Meet us at the Park. July is National Park & Recreation Month[...]
June 2022 Enews In June’s Enews: Monarch Butterfly Stations Balog Island maintenance to welcome the Purple Martin Jirsa Park photos Simkus Playground Dedication to[...]
It was a beautiful day at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Carol Stream as the community came out to honor our Veterans, current and past, our[...]
Armstrong Park is home to a colony of Purple Martins that migrate through North America to South America each year. The colony is on Balog[...]
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[...]
The summer 2022 guide offers you an exciting summer with hundreds of activities to choose from. See summer camps (Awesome Adventure Day Camp, preschool summer[...]
Starting the week of May 2, the protective surfacing at Jirsa Park is being changed from engineered wood fiber (wood chips) to a complete synthetic[...]
Parks & Recreation – The Benefits are Endless at the Carol Stream Park District The 2021 Year in Review focuses on the year’s successes and[...]
Read March Enews March Enews Sign up to be on the monthly enews list. Get the monthly news!
Browse Digital Guide The new digital activity guide for Spring 2022 has been created in a new format, which allows you to download and print[...]
Read the February Enews to find out! February News Sign up to be on the monthly enews list. Get the monthly news!
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[...]
Jim Reuter talks about the magic of the season! Learn what we have to offer this season and going into 2022. Watch video From the[...]
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[...]
August 30, 2021 Mandatory Masking The governor is placing the entire state of Illinois under a mandatory mask mandate effective Aug. 30, 2021. This mandate requires[...]
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[...]
Programs added for Fall 2021 Sep / Oct / Nov / Dec Browse the digital guide for Fall sports, special events, school year care, dance,[...]
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[...]
UPDATE 6/11/21: The State of Illinois Moves to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Safety continues to be our top priority. Face coverings are still required[...]
We are open all day (weather permitting), without a mid-day break! You may buy a season pool pass at Fountain View or Simkus Recreation Centers.[...]
We are seeking your input about the future development of Community Park, located within the boundaries of Geneva, St. Charles and Schmale Roads, and President[...]
Effective Friday, May 28 “FULLY VACCINATED” means any individual 14 days after a full course of FDA-approved COVID-19 Vaccination. Facial coverings remain mandatory if not[...]
We’re excited to announce that Coral Cove Water Park is scheduled to open this summer from Saturday, May 29 through Labor Day! Due to COVID-19[...]
LATEST UPDATE 5/19/21: The State of Illinois, DuPage County, Region 8, is in the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois Plan. Safety continues to be[...]
UPDATE 5/14/21: The State of Illinois Moves to the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois Plan. DuPage County, Region 8, has been cleared to move to[...]
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’s 2020 Year in Review welcomes back residents to the park district. A letter from Executive Director Jim Reuter begins our[...]
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[...]
UPDATED! Digital Activity Guide May & June Programs Added We are pleased to offer so many more in-person opportunities as we move into Summer! Browse[...]
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 Illinois Association of Park Districts and Illinois Parks & Recreation Association recognized our community member and volunteer, Erik Witteck, with a Community Service Award.[...]
Region 8 Moves to Phase 4 UPDATE: 2/3/2021 DuPage County, Region 8, has been cleared to move to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan.[...]
View Jim’s message Hello, I’m Jim Reuter, Executive Director of the Carol Stream Park District. I wanted to check in with you all and wish[...]
In-person classes back on! UPDATE: 1/19/2021 Restore Illinois Plan DuPage County, Region 8, has been cleared to move to Tier 2 of Phase 4 of[...]
Stay informed about your Sports opportunities by signing up for our new monthly Sports news! Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Volleyball, and so much more! Pickleball,[...]
ActivKids Remote Learning Childcare School districts begin hybrid learning this month. For the days your child is remote learning and you need to work –[...]
2021 Get out of the house and PLAY! Outdoor Sports starting in January Wiffleball Dodgeball Soccer Kickball One on One Sports Speed Training Soccer[...]
This Holiday Season will be thought-provoking, to say the least. In the midst of the pandemic, we need to remember that the season is about[...]
December! We creatively adjusted December programs to accommodate the State’s COVID Mitigation guidelines. We are pleased to offer so many opportunities! Here are some: One-on-One Sports Training[...]
Dear Residents, The State of Illinois is tightening down mitigation requirements to prevent the rapidly increasing spread of COVID-19. In order to safeguard the residents[...]
Executive Director Jim Reuter did a series of video clips to let you all know that your Park District is open for business! The Fountain[...]
UPDATED! Digital Activity Guide Check out October, November & December activities, classes, events and sports in the Digital Guide! We have planned so many fun[...]
In a year ravaged by a global pandemic, civil unrest, an economic crisis and many families with loved ones losing jobs, your community is facing[...]
We creatively adjusted December programs to accommodate the State’s COVID Mitigation guidelines. We are pleased to offer so many opportunities! Here are some: One-on-One Sports Training Volleyball,[...]
Remote Learning Care The Park District is partnering with CCSD93 to provide ActivKids Remote Learning Care at Simkus Recreation Center. Students will be supervised during[...]
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’re excited to be open! New programming, facility layouts, and procedures are being developed which keep your health and safety a top priority. We’re phasing[...]
Update: 7/2/2020 Welcome back to your park district as we slowly reopen amenities and programs. We have been working diligently to ensure the health and[...]
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[...]
UPDATED 7/1/20 Hello Carol Stream Park District Residents: I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you back to your park district as we slowly[...]
6/30/20 – UPDATE: Tee Times no longer required. Groups of 6 or less will be permitted onto the course every 15 minutes. We are now[...]
Park District staff have been posting to Facebook an “Activity of the Day”. Friend us on Facebook to stay up to date on Activities and[...]
April 28, 2020 Dear Carol Stream Park District Residents and Patrons: Coral Cove Water Park will stay closed for the 2020 Season In light of[...]
4/17/2020 – Response to Email Inquiries The Carol Stream Park District has received many comments and inquiries to the info@csparks.org mailbox, and we thank you.[...]
UPDATE: Bark Park and Horizon Park are open – 6/1/2020 April 2, 2020 Dear Carol Stream Park District Members and Customers: In order to prevent[...]
The Carol Stream Park District announces Brian Kucharski as Division Manager of Fitness and Aquatics. Brian joins the Carol Stream Park District and Fountain View[...]
March 25, 2020 Dear Carol Stream Park District Members and Customers: As we social distance ourselves and follow the Governor’s STAY AT HOME Order, I[...]
REGARDING CREDITS / REFUNDS Memberships: Members of Fountain View Fitness that have paid in full will have their membership extended for the length of the[...]
Due to the rapidly evolving developments and public health implications in the potential spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and our responsibility to the well-being of the[...]
The Carol Stream Park District first wants to assure you that there are no known COVID-19 cases in the district. Along with our school districts[...]
The Carol Stream Park District is taking proactive steps to help control the potential spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). While the risk of contracting the illness[...]
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Carol Stream Park District by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of[...]
We did this video about leashing your dog on our paths, but our actor dog Kody was too well behaved. He didn’t even go for[...]
Until further notice, the path lights that are normally on from dusk to dawn are out due to damage to a post that interconnects with[...]
The Heritage Lake path adjacent to Bierman Park, Kent Park and Heritage Lakes Elementary School is a popular path to walk, jog, bicycle and walk[...]
Building a Community: The Story of Carolshire Park The construction fence was just removed. The kids were looking out their windows and getting excited! It[...]
Work out on our new turf! We’ll show you all the things you can do. Training on a turf surface is ideal for developing endurance,[...]
Published and copy written by the National Recreation and Park Association The reasons that draw people to their local parks demonstrate park and recreation agencies’[...]
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[...]
Thank you for your cooperation and patience when we closed the facility last week. To make the facility better for you, we did a bit[...]
As a provider of parks and recreation, the Carol Stream Park District has partnered with an organization called Park Rx America to provide people with[...]
The Carol Stream Park District is happy to partner once again with the Village of Carol Stream to provide the 4th of July fireworks display.[...]
Youth think vaping isn’t as bad as smoking cigarettes, but it’s actually worse. In addition to having addictive nicotine, vaping products contain formaldehyde and acrolein.[...]
The Carol Stream Park District has just updated the Code of Conduct for participants and the Refund and Withdrawal Policy. These rules or policies are[...]
Find special events and family fun days at Coral Cove Water Park and Coyote Crossing Mini Golf in our Summer Activity Guide. All day Awesome[...]
A $15,000 grant is being awarded to the Carol Stream Parks Foundation from the Daley Family Fund, a donor-advised fund of The DuPage Community Foundation,[...]
READ: YEAR IN REVIEW 2018 Volunteers – “Helping our neighbors and building our community” – The commitment to bring a variety of quality programs, activities[...]
The Carol Stream Park District’s Swim Academy has a variety of swim lessons for all ages, starting at 6 months old through teens and adults. Swimmers[...]
Think Spring! Budding trees, sunny skies, baseball! Get Fit, take a trip, meet the Bunny! So many things to do! Resident registration begins March 1[...]
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[...]
The Carol Stream Park District is honored to nominate William Bonnema as Special Citizen of the Year. Bill and his family have been residents of[...]
The Carol Stream Veteran’s Memorial needs a little bit more money to complete the construction. You can help by donating in honor of your favorite branch[...]
Starting January 2, the registration desk at the Simkus Recreation Center will close from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday (until March 29, 2019).[...]
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 guide just went to the printer! Take a SNEAK PEAK! Resident registration begins Nov 9, nonresident on Nov 16. Welcome to our 2019 Winter[...]
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[...]
Thank you to all who came out to support the Stars & Stripes 5K Fall Shuffle to benefit Veterans Memorial Plaza! VIEW PICTURES HERE VIEW[...]
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[...]
The Fall Activity Guide is at the post office and should arrive at Carol Stream Park District homes later this week. Click here for a[...]
STAY TUNED – 2019 DUCK RACES SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 13! More info to come! This 2018 event has passed. Thank you to all[...]
Our Springers wrapped up their competitive season this past weekend, and placed in multiple different events. We are so incredibly proud of what they have[...]
Presenting the 2017 Year in Review. Read about the Carol Stream Park District’s accomplishments, projects, plans and financials. Our theme this year is “Something for Everyone!”[...]
Enjoy a nice weekend and some mini golf at Coyote Crossing! New this year – we’ve added Friday evenings to our springtime weekend schedule. Friday: 4-8pm[...]
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[...]
Published by the American Heart Association, this guide includes great tips and recipes to help you navigate the holiday season in a healthy way. Click[...]
Going to Smile.Amazon.com to make your Amazon purchases allows you to select a 501(c)(3) organization, such as the Carol Stream Parks Foundation, in which Smile.Amazon[...]
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[...]
The guide is out! We have something for everyone — from Fitness to Preschool to Adult Sports Leagues to Family Events and more! Take a look[...]
The Carol Stream Parks Foundation is seeking service-minded individuals interested in contributing to the park district community. The Foundation helps strengthen the financial resources of[...]
The Carol Stream Park District is looking for your feedback about its next Parks and Facilities Master Plan. The Plan will help guide the District[...]
Commissioner Brian Sokolowski commends this great community – its residents, volunteers, partners – in making this a great park district. He also gives a snapshot[...]
Hello! I’m Anthony Del Preto, and I am pleased to be your new Carol Stream Park District Commissioner. Let me tell you a little bit[...]
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[...]
The Dolphins Swim Team won the A Conference of the DuPage Swim & Dive Conference, enabling the team to move up to the White division[...]
Test drive a Ford during the Cool Trucks & Hot Wheels event on Saturday, August 5, between 10 am and 2 pm, Joe Cotton Ford[...]
Take your bike ride to places you could never recently go with Expresso Live! Fountain View Fitness Center has two upright and two recumbent Expresso[...]
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[...]
There’s a bit going on Memorial Day! Join the community at 11 am on May 29 at Memorial Park, 342 Thunderbird Trail, for a service[...]
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[...]
Find special events and family fun days at Coral Cove Water Park and Coyote Crossing Mini Golf in our Summer Activity Guide. All day Awesome[...]
This is a good time of year to start thinking about summer and the next school year! Early bird rates are available now for Awesome[...]
Congratulations to our Dolphins Swim Team! We won the Division Championship for the 3rd straight year in a row! The Dolphins were also undefeated all[...]
Find spring fun in this guide that has April and May activities. Start planning your child’s birthday party with one of our themed parties or[...]
Eagle Scout Candidate Brendon Cullerton builds us a Gaga Pit! Brendon sanded and stained the wood and sub-assembled the pit at home. The pit was[...]
How are the parks designed around you? Read this article by Bill Rosenberg, Director of Parks and Facilities, and learn how the community is engaged[...]
Help us “Raise the Flag”! Fundraising efforts are currently underway for the renovation of Memorial Park. Spearheaded by Jim Benzin of the Carol Stream VFW[...]
