ST. CHARLES FIELDHOUSE & HUB

In 2019, the City of St. Charles purchased 97 acres of property located off Highway 94 and Highway B for a new park. This property is adjacent to the 96.9 acres purchased by Orchard Farm School District. In 2021, a master plan was completed which identified the concept for the overall park. This new park will be a catalyst for economic development as well as a central amenity for future city growth. The next step is to further define what amenities and features will be included within the park’s central Hub and Field House.

The vision for this Activity Hub and Field House is to provide unique amenities for St. Charles residents as well as become a potential destination for sports tourism. The programming and design of this area will be driven by community input and feedback, framed in the context of the surrounding neighborhoods and city. A community driven planning process utilized by the Parks & Recreation Department will help to ensure that the new park, Hub and Field House will provide new desired amenities while still complementing the existing park system.

Through this study, the City and the city’s design team will gather input from the community through public meetings, open houses, focus group meetings and an online survey allowing community members to engage and provide feedback. This effort will evaluate the feasibility and business model for the Activity Hub & Field House. The size, scope, aesthetics, and cost of each are to be determined to align with the goals established by local residents and the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department.