only one of which is not part of Lake Charleston (the Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail). Lake Charleston Lake Charleston lies approximately two miles (3km) southeast of the city center. It covers 330 acres of surface area, and has a maximum depth of and average depth of . Fishing and boating are allowed, although there is a no-wake regulation. There are five trails in the park area around the lake, with the longest trail looping around the lake with a length of . List of Parks Fox Ridge State Park Morton Park Sister City Park Kiwanis Park North Park VFW Way Park Reasor Park Parks & Recreation Department Charleston's Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of services, including before & after school clubs, a day club, dog training classes, and children sports leagues. Government City Manager Charleston is run under a City Manager style of government, where the City Manager is the city's chief administrative officer and oversees the City Council. The City Manager is an appointed position. As of September 18, 2003, R. Scott Smith, a former Parks & Recreation director, officially became Charleston's City Manager after serving as interim manager since August 9, 2003 and continues to hold that position as of January 2022. City Council & Mayor The City Council is an elected legislative body of the City of Charleston, of which the mayor is a part. They make policy decisions based on recommendations and information from the City Manager. Brandon Combs was appointed mayor of Charleston June 30, 2015 and continues to hold the office. Education Charleston is served by Charleston Community Unit School District 1, one of three school districts located in the county of Coles. The district itself is composed of six schools: Ashmore Elementary School (PreK-4), Mark Twain Elementary School (PreK and K), Carl Sandburg Elementary School (1-3), Jefferson Elementary School (4-6), Charleston Middle School (7-8), and Charleston High School (9-12). Eastern Illinois University is a public university in Charleston and has served the community since 1895. Lakeview College of Nursing has a campus located in Charleston. Media Charleston is served by the JG-TC (Journal Gazette & Times Courier) local newspaper and Eastern Illinois University's daily newspaper The Daily Eastern News Infrastructure Charleston is located approximately east of Interstate 57's Mattoon exit. Illinois Route 16 serves as the city's main east-west road, titled Lincoln Ave. within city limits. Highways Illinois Route 16 (Lincoln