News and Announcements

Paddle tourney and White Bear dinner

By CP Website Admin Team | January 16, 2024

All Castle Parkers are invited to participate in the fourth annual President’s Day CP Paddle Classic and White Bear Society dinner the weekend of February 16-18. Email Tournament Chair Bob Burton at biggiefee@yahoo.com for details, to enter as a team, or as a single and I will find you a partner. Play starts Friday afternoon…

Are you renting your cottage this year?

By CP Website Admin Team | January 15, 2024

Dear Castle Parkers, Once again we are trying to compile a list of cottage owners that are interested in renting their cottage. Our intent is to maintain a file of cottages that are available and be able to provide that information to potential renters. All subsequent contacts and negotiations would then be up to the…

Important Reminder regarding feedback on the Basketball Court Proposal

By Rae Lawson | January 11, 2024

The Board is looking for your feedback on the proposed updated basketball court, deadline January 29th. Please click “read more” at the end of this email. Once you are looking at the proposal you can access the photos both by clicking the green text link or the same link at the bottom of the page.…

Important Year End message from your President, Joy Fossel

By Rae Lawson | December 30, 2023

Hello Castle Parkers! I’m writing to extend to you the good wishes of your board as we close out 2023 and gear up for 2024, and to let you know of a number of developments and proposals that are in the works. First up: things we have put in place. These relate to the 2024…

Winter Fest

By Jeanne Kane | December 22, 2023

Winter is slowing coming to Castle Park – no snow yet, but a few fun activities if you will be in the park over the holidays! The Old Timer’s Room will be open on Saturday from 8-11:00pm. Bring your own beverages and a snack to pass. Do you miss playing Bingo? Well, you can over…

Rock the Park (Save the Date)

By CP Website Admin Team | December 8, 2023

Hi everyone and hope you are enjoying the Holiday season! For some CP families, holiday time is vacation planning time for next summer, and in that spirit we wanted you to know that the Rock the Park gang is currently planning to perform on Saturday, July 27th. As many of you know, this show just…

Fall Fest at Castle Park

By Jeanne Kane | November 15, 2023

Happy fall! This year, the social team has put together some fun fall activities for those who will be in the park over Thanksgiving weekend. Please join us for a Turkey Trot around the park, some field games, meeting Mr. and Mrs. Claus in the castle (photo op!), a warm and cozy gathering in the…

Update the Architectural Guidelines and Construction Standards Committee

By CP Website Admin Team | November 5, 2023

The AG/CS Committee has been busy as there are several construction projects underway in this off-season which have required us to review several sets of building plans and offer suggestions, where needed. Our committee was established by the board over 20 years ago and this summer we gained a new chair and several new members…

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”.