Photo Credit: Courtesy of the St. Charles Park District
A river running through a city is a beautiful sight, and any park district lucky enough to have such a natural treasure would be remiss in not promoting it to its advantage. With the scenic Fox River at its doorstep, the St. Charles Park District in Illinois wanted to highlight its connection to the waterway in creating a new attraction and restoring an iconic destination in the jewel of its downtown park system—historic Pottawatomie Park.
In 2013, the park district and its board of directors determined that a facelift was in order for the courtyard of its River View Miniature Golf Course. With naturally landscaped greens highlighting the 18-hole course, River View is a magical place, not only for enjoying a round of mini golf but also offering a welcome rest station for joggers and bikers who use the park’s riverfront trails. This area also serves as a destination for the tens of thousands of people who visit the park annually. Whether attending one of the park district’s many special events, such as the annual July Fourth fireworks display, a corporate picnic, or a place to pick up children from summer day camp, visitors are drawn to this tranquil riverside haven.
Mini-Golf Makeover
Originally named Oak Valley Miniature Golf and constructed in the mid-1970s, the facilities had not undergone any serious renovation for some 18 years. It was time for an upgrade.