News and Announcements

In Memory of Ronald Paul Burke

By CP Website Admin Team | October 18, 2023

In memory of Ronald Paul Burke: Rae Lawson’s father, Ronald Paul Burke, recently passed away on October 1, 2023 at age 90. Ron grew up in the Lombard/Elmhurst suburbs of Chicago, met his wife, Patricia, in high school and was married a few years later. Ron entered the Navy where his aptitude for electronics and…

2023 Fall Banner Available Online

By Martha Laughna | October 10, 2023

The fall Banner is available online in full color for all to enjoy.  Click HERE to reach the new Banner.  Remember all previous Banners, including from the ’30s and ’50s are available on the website, castlepark.org.   Click on “News and Info”.

Last Call for Fall Banner

By Martha Laughna | October 1, 2023

Here we are on October 1st!  Fall is upon us and so is the Fall Banner.  This is the last call for input!  If you have not already done so, please send your baby announcements, wedding details, and old, fun pictures of childhood friends from CP!   Also, Playclass highlights would be a great addition.  Send…

Submit Your Banner News While You Still Remember!

By Martha Laughna | September 3, 2023

Unfortunately Labor Day has just put our official summer to an end.  Honor all your great memories of the summer by sending photos and news to me at mlaughna@yahoo.com, Subject: Banner.  Send me your news within the next few weeks. Most of us have a long and storied history with Castle Park, and long and …

Play The Park, this SUNDAY at 12:30 PM

By CP Website Admin Team | September 1, 2023

Castle Park’s version of Augusta National will once again be contested, as the Castle Links will be set up for the 4th Annual Play The Park, this Sunday, September 3rd at approximately 12:30 PM (trying to begin right after the curtain comes down on the 50th Dust Bowl). No sign up necessary, but if you…

Baird Cottage for Sale

By Martha Laughna | August 31, 2023

Dear Castle Park Friends, As a full time resident for over 25 years I have loved living in Castle Park. But the time has come for me to move closer to family and extended family members who live in Tennessee. Therefore, I am selling my cottage.  Karin Baird The highlights: Winterized year-round residence 3+ bedrooms/2…

Remembering Dick Wendin | 1939 – 2023

By CP Website Admin Team | August 29, 2023

Lifelong Castle Parker Richard Hale Wendin passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. Born and raised in the Detroit area, he spent many happy summers in Castle Park. Dick loved horse riding here in his early years and later was an accomplished All-American swimmer having captained Williston’s swim team and as a member of the…

Labor Day Picnic – SIGN UP

By Jeanne Kane | August 27, 2023

Sign up has been taken down. If you would still like to come, please email castleparkfun@gmail.com to see if there is still room! Labor Day is almost here and the end of summer, which means it is time for a pig roast! The Labor Day Pig Roast will be held on Saturday, September 2 from…

Sing your heart out at the CP Sing-Along!

By CP Website Admin Team | August 26, 2023

Come join us at the Castle on Friday evening, September 1 at 5:00 for a group sing-along. We’ll choose from a list of old and news songs culled from the archives. We’ll have guitar accompaniment and a chance to practice your karaoke skills. Refreshments and songbooks will be available to sustain us. Please join us…

Castle Park Store Feedback

By CP Website Admin Team | August 23, 2023

Please do NOT auto reply, send replies to mfuller311@gmail.com The summer season is coming to a close soon and we want to get your feedback regarding the Castle Park store this year. We were pleased to increase the number of items available for sale and to introduce new categories and colors. The number of orders…