Charleston Parks and Recreation

2360 Shawnee Drive,Charleston IL 61920

22 May, 2023

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Meeting time 05/22/2023 6:00 p.m. @ The Fields Church 2360 Shawnee Dr, Charleston IL 61920 Quick win: Guided hike to publicize trial and volunteer opportunity Help with EIU Springfest – Information and recruit volunteers, EIU 4/20 through 4/22 Increase the buzz on Hike this weekend (Wild flowers) Participation of Annual Butterfly blitz (July) Create a scavenger hung (butterfly related) in June to educate people about trail and markers Other projects: Pickleball, volleyball, extend trail system, triathlon at lake, connect to GPF Convener: Ryan Mefford Scribe: Mark Cartright Coordinating Council members: Coleman Engelkes Adam Fifield Parks and Recreation: Charleston has leveraged its location near several state parks and recreational sites to become the parks and recreation destination for Eastern Illinois. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a wide variety of outdoor and indoor recreation and sporting opportunities at a variety of well-kept venues.