St. Charles County Parks and SCC to host grand opening celebration of College Meadows Park

Published: 04/02/2015

Citizens of all ages are invited to attend and explore the new fitness trial, nine-hole disc golf course and participate in a disc-throwing contest for an opportunity to win a free park cabin rental. The new park is located near the west entrance of the campus.

“College Meadows Park is conveniently located near the heart of St. Charles County and is designed to accommodate citizens of all ages and abilities,” said Bettie Yahn-Kramer, St. Charles County parks director.

The park’s fitness trail connects with nearby greenways and schools. The trail encompasses 10 exercise stations and a fitness machine that’s accessible for wheelchairs. The nine-hole disc golf course features concrete tee pads and professional Mach V Disc Golf Baskets that weave through the park’s scenic meadows.

College Meadows Park is a joint partnership between the St. Charles County Parks Department and SCC. Through the agreement, SCC owns the property and the Parks Department will manage the park through a 20-year renewable lease for up to a maximum of 60 years.

For the past 18 years, the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department has been developing unique regional parks to provide guests with recreation experiences that enhance the natural and historical heretical of county land. Since its inception in 1997, the department has acquired a total of 3,156 acres of land reserved for county parks. This includes the opening of 11 parks, with six reserved for future parkland.

For more information about St. Charles County Parks, visit stccparks.org or contact the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535.

The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department offers unique parks, diverse facilities and a broad range of programs and special events for all ages to enjoy throughout the year. In addition to features that enhance the region's historical and natural environmental heritage, a number of amenities are available for use by groups, families and individuals at each of the St. Charles County parks. Included in this are picnic shelters, camping facilities, and indoor lodges that can host weddings, family functions and business conferences.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit stchas.edu.

Editor’s Note: Contents of this news release were gathered from information released by St. Charles County Parks.