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Sports and Recreation

Tis sometimes easy to overlook the options St. Charles holds for sports and recreation. From biking and canoeing to cross country skiing and snowshoeing, there are a multitude of ways to "work up a sweat" here in St. Charles. Good news for golfers - Pheasant Run Resort encourages golf ALL YEAR LONG (weather permitting, of course!)

Your search generated 32 result(s). Below are results found.

BBK Sports
3341 W. Main Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-377-6222
Sporting goods retailer and team sales. Equipment and apparel for baseball, softball, soccer, football, basketball & volleyball. www.bbksports.com

Bike Rack Inc.
2930 Campton Hills Road | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-584-6588
Best selection of bikes, recumbents, accessories, clothing, special needs. Rentals: bikes, tandems, trailers, trailer cycles, recumbent bikes and trikes. Near Great Western Trail. www.thebikerack.com

Bike Shop, The
1 W. Illinois Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-587-5335
Bikes, clothing, accessories, and service for tykes to racing enthusiasts. Professional bike fit specialists. Rentals available April through October. Bikes by Schwinn, Scott, Felt, Orbea, BMC and Wilier. www.thebikeshopsc.com

Canoe & Pedal Boat Rentals
8 North Avenue | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-584-1028
Rentals available May-August. Pedal boats & canoes on the Fox River provide scenic St. Charles views. www.stcparks.org

Disc Golf Course
Northside of Campton Hills Rd., 1/2 mile W. of Peck Road | St. Charles, IL 60175 | 630-584-1885
Similar to traditional golf. Played with discs thrown from a tee toward baskets supported by metal poles. FREE, bring own equipment. www.stcparks.org

East Side Sports Complex
3565 Legacy Boulevard | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-584-1885
Lighted softball/baseball fields, basketball courts, playground, skate park, volleyball courts, tennis courts, dog park, fishing pond with pier, shelter, walking trail, restrooms and more. www.stcparks.org

Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden
1511 S. Batavia Avenue/IL-31 | Geneva, IL 60134 | 630-232-4811
Early 1900’s home of George & Nelle Fabyan, remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907. Asian artifacts, natural history specimens, Mission-Style furniture. www.ppfv.org/fabyan.htm

Fabyan Windmill
1600 Crissey Avenue/IL-25 | Geneva, IL 60134 | 630-232-5980
Authentic, 1850’s working Dutch windmill located on Fox River Trail. Listed on National Register for Historic Landmarks. www.kaneforest.com/historicsites/fabyanwindmill.aspx

Ferson Creek Park
IL 31, 1 mile N. of Main Street | St. Charles, IL | 630-584-1885
Beautiful park along the Fox River & Ferson Creek. Picnic areas, shelter, playground, fishing, and canoe launch. www.stcparks.org

Fox River Trail
Downtown St. Charles | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-232-5980
32 miles of biking, hiking, cross-country skiing on scenic trails along the Fox River. Carpenters Dam, Fox River Shores, Tyler Creek, Voyageur Landing, Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center, Fabyan Forest Preserve, Villa Museum, Japanese Garden, Fabyan Windmill, Les Arends and Glenwood Park. www.kaneforest.com

Frank Gorham Canoe Launch
Freedom Trail | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-377-4400
Canoe launch located just north of the Ekwabet statue and the Police Station. www.stcharlesil.gov

Great Western Trail
37W370 Dean Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-232-5980
17 mile trail replaced abandoned Chicago Great Western Rail Line. Flat, easy ride connects St. Charles and Sycamore for biking, hiking, and snowmobiling (4” snow needed). Horseback riding is available on adjacent trail. www.kaneforest.com

Hughes Creek Golf Course
1749 Spring Valley Drive | Elburn, IL | 630-365-9200
March 15 to Dec. 1. 18-hole, non-metal spike course. Par 72; yds 6,506. Available: putting green, pro shop, carts/pull carts, clubhouse, lounge, dining, lessons. Reservations needed 7 days in advance. www.kaneforest.com/fp/hughes_creek.asp

Lamplight Equestrian Center
6N940 Dunham Road | Wayne, IL | 630-232-6170
Spectacular center on 55 acres with seven outdoor arenas. Site of multiple national and international events each year. www.lamplightequestriancenter.com

Mt. St. Mary Park
Route 31 at Prairie Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-584-1885
Riverside park located along Fox River Trail offers fishing, picnic areas, shelter, tennis court, basketball court, arboretum, skate park, playground, canoe launch, paved trail system, pond and waterfall. Home of the annual Sculpture in the Park exhibit May-September. www.stcparks.org

Norris Recreation Center
1050 Dunham Road | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-377-1405
50 meter indoor pool, indoor tennis, racquetball, whirlpool, complete heath club, fitness and aerobics areas. Daily, monthly, and annual passes available. www.norrisrec.com

Otter Cove Splash Park
Campton Hills and Peck Roads | St. Charles, IL 60175 | 630-587-2385
Interactive water play for children of all ages: safety surface, spray columns, loops, buckets, cannons, bubblers, geysers, water wheels, sand play area, deck chairs, and shade structures. www.stcparks.org

Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises
2 North Avenue | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-584-2334
Cruise the Fox River May to Mid-October. Afternoon trips are four miles long. Private charters available by reservation, including lunch or dinner. www.stcriverboats.com

Phillips Park Zoo
100 Ray Moses Drive | Aurora, IL | 630-978-4700
Open daily, year round, admission is free. Bald eagles, wolves, cougars, foxes, otters and reptile house. www.aurora-il.org

Pottawatomie Golf Course
845 N. 2nd Avenue | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-584-8356
Award-winning 9-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Offers pro shop, lessons, leagues, Audubon Sanctuary. www.stcparks.org

Pottawatomie Park
8 North Avenue | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-584-1885
Located along Fox River Trail, park has swimming pools, picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds, sand volleyball, seasonal canoe/pedal boat rentals, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf, community center, paddlewheel boat cruises, tennis courts, native plant demonstration garden, paved trails, fishing. www.stcparks.org

Primrose Farm
5N726 Crane Road | St. Charles, IL 60175 | 630-513-4370
1930’s living history farm with farmhouse, barns, livestock, farm discovery trails, fruit orchard, garden plots, picnic pavilion. www.stcparks.org

Randall Road Bike Trail
Greater St. Charles | , IL | 630-587-3373
Connects Great Western and Fox River Bike Trails from LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve along Randall Road. Crosses Silver Glen Road via bike bridge through Blackhawk Forest Preserve. www.stcparks.org

Rentals
| St. Charles, IL | 630-377-6161
St. Charles' visitors are sometimes surprised to find all the outdoor recreation available in our NATURE-ally charming community! But - not to worry if you left your bike (or clubs, skis, or canoes) at home. See the Bike Rack, Bike Shop & Sammy's Bikes, Pheasant Run Resort Golf Course, Pottawatomie Park, Vertical Drop Ski and Patio listings on our Sports & Recreation Page.

River Bend Bike Trail
Greater St. Charles | , IL | 630-587-3373
Connects the Randall Road and Fox River Bike Trails from Silver Glen Road via a bike bridge through Blackhawk Forest Preserve. www.stcparks.org

River View Miniature Golf
8 North Avenue | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-584-1028
Seasonal, award-winning 18-hole, par 42 course along the Fox River. ADA access to 9 holes. Concessions available. Great for children, too. www.stcparks.org

Sammy's Bikes
602 1st Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-444-0690
Rentals available. Bike types: Road, Tri, Mountain, Cross and Comfort Bikes. All accessories: shoes, helmets, apparel. Consignment sales, repairs. www.sammysbikes.com

Sportsplex
1400 Foundry Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-762-8100
Indoor, 64,000 sq. ft. facility, seating for 500, 2 rubber-based turf fields, 40,000 sq. ft. expo space, concessions, active gaming room, and performance training facility. www.sportsplexstc.net

St. Charles Farm
42W690 IL-64 | St. Charles, IL 60175 | 630-587-5820
Multi use facility. Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, and Western Pleasure disciplines in country club setting. Facilities for all areas of horse care, training, and lessons. www.sfcfarm.com

Swanson Pool at Pottawatomie Park
8 North Avenue | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-584-3314
Two swimming pools, two waterslides, two drop slides, a diving board, children's sand play area, tumble buckets, water curtain, concessions. Group and private lessons available. Home to Pottawatomie Porpoises Swim Team. www.stcparks.org

The Canoe Shack
10 S. River St. | So. Elgin, IL 60177 | 847-289-8966
So. Elgin to St. Charles. Our most popular canoe or kayak trip. Relax and enjoy canoeing or kayaking on the beautiful Fox River. This is a 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hr. 7 1/2 mile paddle with no dams. Each canoe can hold 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 small kids. Rental includes a canoe or kayak, paddles, life preservers and shuttle. Open mid April to Mid November. A nice trip for families, friends and groups. www.canoeshack.com

Virgil L. Gilman Bike Trail
Greater St. Charles | St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630-232-5980
Montgomery to Sugar Grove, this trail runs through Bliss Woods and past Blackberry Farm's Pioneer Village. www.kaneforest.com

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