Community Corner
St. Charles Parks Aquatics Facilities Now Open Days
St. Charles' three parks give families a range of options from a five-story water slide to lap swimming.

Does the summery weather the last two days have you thinking about spending an afternoon at the pool with the kids? St. Charles' city pool and aquatic facilities are now open during the day.
The Blanchette Aquatic Center is open Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center features:
- Two water slides
- Otter slide
- Children's water playground
- Lily pad walk
- Diving area
- Lap swimming
- Drop slide
- One water slide
- Large children's water playground area
- Sand box area
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from noon until 7 p.m. The center features:
- Water rapids inner tube ride
- Dark underground water slide
- Open water slide
- Children's play area
- General swimming area
- Five-story speed slide
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