Vaughan Fitness membership with no enrollment fee
Between now and Feb. 28, the Vaughan Athletic Center is offering new memberships with no enrollment fee! Take advantage of this terrific special to start on the path toward a fit and healthy lifestyle. Click here for coupon.
Enjoy good-spirited team competition among friends? The Gladiator Team Challenge is the perfect venue. Be part of a 10-member team and compete in relays, obstacle courses, circuits, tug-of-war games and more. It takes place Feb. 13 at the Vaughan Athletic Center. Sign up as a team or individually. Get set! More info.
Vaughan Center pool closure on Friday, Feb. 12
The competition pool at the Vaughan Athletic Center will be closed for maintenance from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. The pool will re-open for use at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Spring registration begins Feb. 13
Yes! Spring is just around the corner. Be ready
for fun when it arrives. Registration for hundreds of spring programs begins Feb. 13 for Park District residents; Feb. 22 for non-residents. More info here.
On your mark: Make plans for the 5K
Spring Gallop at Blackberry Farm on March 27
The annual 5K Spring Gallop will be held at Blackberry Farm on March 27. Mark your event calendar - it's great incentive to stay in running shape during the winter - and you'll be ready to hit your stride first thing this spring. More info. Register here online.
Fox Valley Park District wins National Gold
Medal Award - country's highest honor
The Fox Valley Park District was awarded the most prestigious honor in the parks and recreation profession last fall in Salt Lake City. It's a glowing testament to the District's residents and the communities of Aurora, North Aurora and Montgomery. Read press release. Read tribute to residents.
Watch our award-winning Gold Medal video
The video that helped the Fox Valley Park District win the 2009 National Gold Medal Award is now online. 'Footprints for Tomorrow' showcases the special relationship between the Park District and the communities it serves. Together, we've created park and recreation opportunities that rank among the best in the country - thanks in large part to the commitment of residents.
View 'Footprints for Tomorrow, Part I' (7 minutes)
View 'Footprints for Tomorrow, Part II' (5 minutes)
On the heels of our highly successful "Plant 1,000 Trees" initiative in 2008, the Park District upped the ante in 2009 and planted 1,500 trees throughout the District, providing natural beauty, cleaner air and water - and lots more shade - at our 152 parks. Read the full story.
With the Fox River Trail, Virgil Gilman Trail and Illinois Prairie Path, our communities enjoy one of the best inter-connected trail networks around. The Park District is continually upgrading its 40 miles of regional trails, with recent repaving of major sections the latest improvement installment. Details.
We want to hear from you...Your opinion matters to us--let it be heard! Take a few moments and tell us what you think by filling out our online facility surveys. Your feedback will help guide us.
Get fit in our new interactive gaming arcade where you can run, jump, climb and dance your way to physical fitness! The E-Fit Room uses state-of-the-art fitness technology to create a fun cardio, skill, speed/agility and core strength workout experience.
Check out the Park District's new user-friendly interactive parks map. The map provides locations, descriptions and directions for each of the District's 152 parks and 40 miles of regional trails. The clickable park locator provides information regarding amenities, features and activities available at each park.
Download the Freedom of Information Act form here.
Round up friends, co-workers and family
Made in the shade: 1,500 trees planted District-wide
New interactive map available online
