Welcome to the Fox Valley Park District
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Resident registration for summer is under way!|
With more than 70 camps to choose from, there's something for everybody - for ages ranging from 3 to 18. Check out the video at right and, for detailed information, browse the Summer Camp Guide. Experiences like these last a lifetime - just ask any adult who attended summer camp in their youth! |
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Canoe & Kayak Race hits Fox River on June 3; register online now! |
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The 51st annual Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race comes rollin' down the Fox River on Sunday, June 3. Two race lengths are offered - a 10-mile route from St. Charles and a 6-miler from Batavia. Both races finish with a lunch party and awards ceremony at McCullough Park. Be part of this famous tradition! Mid-Am web page. |
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Summer is almost here! Treat the kids to twice the fun this summer – and enjoy a great discount, too! Splash Country Water Park and Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center have the coolest 2-for-1 deal around. Buy a season pass and enjoy both water parks for one low price! Water parks open June 2. |
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Tee times available for Golf for Kids Benefit Golf Outing on June 25 at Orchard Valley |
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Enjoy a memorable day of golf and camaraderie - it's a good time for a great cause! The event benefits the First Tee of Aurora and Fox River Valley and will be held Monday, June 25, at Orchard Valley Golf Course. Register as a sponsor or a golfer online or call 630-966-4516 for more information. |
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Adventure play structure to be built at Blackberry Farm
Adventure play structure to be built at Blackberry FarmThe future is set to arrive at Blackberry Farm with a uniquely innovative adventure play structure. It will feature an extensive network of climbing decks, slides, ropes and catwalk-style bridges connecting playhouses on multiple levels. Completion is expected by September.
Expansion of Stuart Sports Complex set to begin this spring - 135 acres worth!
To keep pace with continued growth and the demand for more athletic fields, the Park District will be expanding the Stuart Sports Complex this spring. Plans include four new ball fields with lights, 11 new soccer fields and a dog park, among many other improvements - 135 acres in all - between the south end of the current park border and Base Line Road (Route 30). Details. Site plan - aerial view.
Limited number of garden plots still available for rent at Oakhurst Forest Preserve
The Park District still has a few garden plots available for rent at Oakhurst Forest Preserve, located along Fifth Avenue on the far east edge of Aurora. Plots are 20 feet by 30 feet and are $15 apiece for residents ($30 for non-residents), with no limit on the number that can be reserved. Visit the garden plots page for more information.
Picnic shelter reservations now available at 17 different park sites
If you're planning a family outing or special gathering, the Park District has just the venue, with 17 picnic shelters available at parks throughout the District. Reservations are currently being accepted. For more information, visit the shelter reservations page or call 630-897-0516. List of sites.
Dog Park tags are now available online
It's now more convenient than ever for dog owners to obtain the required dog tags for Lincoln Park and Gregory Island Dog Parks. The Park District is now accepting applications online. Click here to begin the process! Or apply by mail - simply download a Dog Park Permit Application, fill it out and send it in the mail. Your dog tag will arrive in a matter of days. Visit the dog park web page for more information.
Leave a lasting legacy for your community
The Park District has several opportunities through which to leave a lasting legacy. Park benches engraved with a loved one's name, tree planting memorials and endowments of Park District programs are a few ways to leave a legacy while making an impact on your community. Click here for more information about leaving a lasting legacy.
Keeping Our Youth Fit report shows
extent of healthy programming
Enriching children's lives is at the forefront of the Fox Valley Park District's mission. A recent report prepared by Park District staff shows the array of such programs designed to build confidence and character in our children. The district believes children who are involved in interactive activities and recreational pursuits enjoy a higher quality of life that carries into adulthood. Engaging children in these activities also reaps important physical and social benefits. Download the full report here.
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