The community center here is a beautiful building and local artful treasure…read more I attend a recent art event and was impressed with the architecture, caring staff and ease of parking and entry. Someone attending the event mentioned they went to a wedding here. I can imagine how beautiful it looks all setup for such a special occasion. The young gal working the front desk throughout our event was so friendly and kept checking in on us, even making an announcement when someone left a phone in the restroom. There is a large industrial kitchen for use too. I look forward to hopefully returning to this unique location.

We booked Shannon Hall in early June 2023 for our daughter's November 25th, 2023 wedding. Julie G…read more was accommodating, responsive, and great to work with. She answered lots of questions via phone first and we emailed a few times back and forth and she always responded quickly. We brought up our concern with the 2018 yelp review that we had read, and Julie reassured us that the management has changed. As we got closer to the wedding date, we made some changes due to our wedding needs and rented new spaces in addition to Shannon Hall; it was easy to add. They graciously allowed us to come in and measure, etc. as many times as we needed. Julie gave us her cell # in case an emergency would arise (which didn't) and assured us that she contacts the on-site workers ahead of time so someone is on the premise to open the doors and be around to help. They were helpful in adjusting the heat, etc. The space was wonderful (we invited 200 and had around 160 attend); we were able to create an ambiance that met our daughter's expectations of a romantic and elegant setting. We set it up with the white chairs(which we rented from the park district for an extra cost) for the wedding and then our crew of friends helped us switch the venue set up for a reception with 10 5 ft. tables and 10 circles of 8 chairs (provided by the park district). We were able to bring our own food in - which was helpful in keeping costs down. We had charcuterie foodscape stations and heavy appetizers which we hired a few high school girls to serve at and their mom, my friend was the the kitchen coordinator. Dear friends helped work in teams to make sure the table was stocked with food. Pal Joey's from just two blocks away was super helpful in catering our delicious pizzas. The full-size kitchen was awesome to prep food in. Since we did not have a catering license we could not use the oven or warmer so we had crockpots in the kitchen for our meatballs and electric chafing dishes at the food stations. It would be helpful to take pictures of what the kitchen is stocked with as you will forget; we didn't realize that it had coffee percolators already and a number of other items. We brought in our own urns, drink dispensers, etc. You have to do your own set up and take down. If it is wedding, it would be helpful to know that you should move out the tables which are stored in the foyer area so there is space to set up chairs for the bride and her bridal party in that area. There is a sound system to use - 1 cordless mic (not a face mic!) and two places to plug in mic stands (we borrowed from off site, although I saw two mic stands there so one should ask if they are for using! There is no piano; our pianist brought his electric keyboard but you can rent electric pianos and sound systems from a music store usually. Our son-in-law's brother was the MC and ran the Spotify playlist for the dancing. Our guests raved about how beautiful the building and the hall was. Overall we were very pleased with our experience with Batavia Park district and would strongly recommend this place as a wedding option!

The park is impeccably maintained and offers a vast expanse of space, along with ample parking…read more There are numerous activities available besides walking, biking, picnicking. Visitors can enjoy amenities such as a baseball park, pickleball courts, paddle boats, workout machines, beach volleyball, and bocce. The bike path runs alongside the scenic Fox River, providing breathtaking views. Benches are plentiful, inviting visitors to relax and soak in the surroundings. It's the perfect spot to set up a pop-up tent and/ r picnic blanket and fully immerse oneself in nature. Additionally, the park is conveniently located near a variety of restaurants on Main Street in St. Charles.

How no one else has reviewed this beautiful park is beyond me. I have been coming here since I was…read morea teenager because I simply love walking along the fox river as well as walking up to downtown St. Charles to grab a bite to eat. Since the last time I came here they have added so much stuff! I look forward to having a picnic in the park next time I am out in this neck of the woods. St. Charles is and always will be one of my favorite towns out in the suburbs.

I love Primrose Farm Park!! It's actually one of the few parks I will frequent alone-- well, with…read morethe company of a ferocious Golden Retriever or perhaps Shar Pei. What can I say? You can never be too careful. Although this park is located in what many people would consider to be the "middle of nowhere", it's really not to those that live on the west side of STC. The park is a wide open space, and is visible from both Crane and Bolcum. In addition to the peaceful atmosphere of the park, there is a good amount of parking, playgrounds, and some ball fields. It's a great place to do an outdoor workout or meditate, as when I frequent the park I'm usually the only person there so I don't have to worry about looking like a jackass doing exercises. I mean, the people from the street don't get that good of a view so I'm not worried about being busted out. As always, please clean up after yourself! There's occasional garbage or dog waste which is naaasty!!

The best part is the sad box! It's kept mainly clean and the endless water fountain keeps the kids…read moreentertained for a long time :)

What a Huntley treasure! My seven and three-year-old spent two hours at this park without ever…read moreasking, "When are we leaving?" I take that as a win. We loved the basketball court with a variety of backboards, sand and water area, swings and rocking school bus. As another Yelper mentioned, the loud train whistle leaves something to be desired. Peace and quiet, if we're going to get specific. Tip: Do not perch yourself on the bench right next to the whistle. Big mistake. This park is worth a visit. The nearby pool looked great too. Maybe next time.

We came here for the Autumn Fair (September 20, 2025). It was a free event with a lot of fun…read moreactivities: hay rides, kids games, pumpkin painting, demonstrations. They also had other activities for a small cost: pony rides, petting zoo, bounce house. We also purchased food and participated in the gift basket raffle. We were there for at least 3 hours. The park is great for kids older than 4. There's also a water area that is fun for both older and younger kids. The butterfly house was also a hit. Many butterflies landed on us while we were in there. Overall a great place to visit, definitely stop by as well when an event is going on for extra activities.

Star gazing at Peck Farm Park was so interesting. Saw Jupiter and four of its moons. The moon was…read morealso spectacular! The astronomy club has outreached on Saturday of every month, weather permitting. Great experience.

There is a wonderful little gem of a park. In our neighborhood that our family just can't get…read moreenough of. Hill Climb Park has a modest setup: a sand pit, 4 swings, a jungle gym with 3 slides, etc. what seems to be the favorite are the 2 wooden truck structures and the train. Our toddler absolutely loves climbing through the tunnels of the jungle gym and sliding down the slides over and over and over again. He also loves climbing in and around trucks and train and pretending to drive them. This might not be the most exciting playground for an older kid but, because it's within walking distance it does the trick for us.

We discovered this place in 2020 & kept going as nature walks were the only family activity we…read morecould do during the pandemic. This park is impeccably maintained, safe & offers a vast green space along with ample parking. Views of the fox river, mature trees & big lush grassy lawn. There are numerous activities available besides walking, biking, picnicking. You can enjoy amenities such as a baseball park, tennis/pickleball courts, paddle boats & mini golf (for a fee), fitness circuit, beach volleyball & bocce or bring your own set of outdoor games. Also a small water park with slides. Now all that's lacking is a set of basketball hoops & this would be THE perfect park! The bike path runs alongside the scenic Fox River, providing breathtaking views. Benches & picnic tables are plentiful & scattered throughout the park. It's the perfect spot to set up a pop-up tent & picnic blanket like we always do. You can also rent a pavilion for parties & gatherings. This park is conveniently located near a variety of restaurants, stores & bookstores on Main St. in St. Charles.

Came here to picnic for Mother's Day. It was very crowded but a lot of green space. The park has…read morewide sidewalks for a stroll or biking. There are also activities. Paddle boats, scenic boat ride and mini golf. There are some snacks sold by the mini golf area. My only complaint is there isn't enough restrooms. There is one facility close to the parking lot but it is a long walk of you decide to camp farther away. There should at least be portopotties spread out.

This is not one of my favorite disc golf courses in the area. By the time you get through the 3rd…read morehole you're wondering where the 4th tee is. The course isn't poorly laid out but there were a few times when I had to wander around to find the next tee. The wind can be tough on this course and from the two times I've played here, I've seen a total of two other fri-golfers. The one thing that irritated me the most about this course was the grass. Massive lines of mowed grass piles gets old after a few holes. You're constantly kicking it around while walking the course. If you do fri-golf here I HIGHLY recommend the following: * Bring your smart phone and take a picture of the course map that's located at the front of the park. Some of the tee's are difficult to locate and many of the fairway maps on the tee posts are badly warped or missing. * WEAR PANTS! From hole 5 through 18 you're throwing into fairways surrounded by fields of reeds, bushes, trees and/or other plants. ie..the type of ground cover that ticks frequent. Holes 13-16 are the worst. This course also has a good deal of bushes that swallow disk's whole. Even an expert fri-golfer will have to give chase into these areas. Pants keep the ticks and stickers off your legs. *Bug spray is a good idea in warm weather. The skeeters and gnats are a pain in the ass back here! Some of the holes & fairways at this park are actually pretty cool, it's the fringe issues that detract you from fully enjoying the course. Hole 6 is my favorite, a massive downhill shot where the wind and height can lend to a really impressive throw. If you know the course and understand the variables it can be more enjoyable, but there are far better courses in the area.

The area is super vast with a pretty landscape. The bugs are atrocious though and not all of the…read moredisc golf posts are identified, making it really confusing to know where to go. We had to leave because of the bug issue after the 5th hole, and because we couldn't find number 6 anywhere. I get the bugs can't really be controlled, but the identification of the holes really needs work to help the disc golf players out.