“We are heavily focused on social and emotional learning.” Those are the words of Deedee Buscher, the Fox Valley Park District’s preschool supervisor. Now let’s turn to a mom of three, Michelle Thorsen, whose youngest daughter is currently enrolled in the District’s Creative Play Preschool for 3-year-olds at Eola Community Center. Young Sydney is following… Read More

Did you build this place all by yourself? How do you cut the grass so short? Did you ever play in a tournament when you were good at golf, which I’m sure you still are? Kids ask the tough questions. Especially when a golf course owner/architect is their target. And most certainly when that owner/architect… Read More

Founded in 2017, the Fox Valley Riptides are a year-round competitive swim team offering high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction for children ages 5 and up. The goal of the Riptides is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to… Read More

Preschool Programs Fun and formative learning through creation, exploration and play Fox Valley Park District believes in helping children develop socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually through play- and nature-based learning. We offer engaging and inspiring preschool labs, classes and outdoor experiences for an average of 10–20% less than the cost of a private school. Many… Read More

A self-described “gym rat all my life,” Harry Koth had never dabbled in the sport of boxing. Hadn’t worked the speed bag, hadn’t tweaked his footwork, hadn’t thrown an uppercut. It wasn’t until a difficult diagnosis, then a revelation in a newsletter, along with the advocacy of actor Michael J. Fox, that Koth realized just… Read More

Olivia Morton had just stepped off Turtle Trail, where she’d wound up a mega-strand of purple yarn that was used in an “imagination hike” after 2- and 3-year-old campers at Red Oak’s Imagination Station camp listened to the tale of Harold and the Purple Crayon. “I think about belonging a lot,” said Olivia, 15. “If… Read More

volunteer [vol-uh n-teer]: a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking. The official definition almost sounds too simple. But synonyms describing the word – “step forward,” “take initiative,” “submit oneself” – begin to describe its spirit. At the Fox Valley Park District, we rely heavily on the selfless work and… Read More

Download the free RAINOUTLINE App - Your Best Bet! Get up-to-the-minute status reports on athletic fields, outdoor tennis courts and water parks. Better yet, sign up for text and email alerts so you’re always in the know at that very moment! Register for text and/or email alerts for up-to-the-minute reports. Click your sport below for the… Read More

The Fox Valley Park District’s Playbook is now interactive! Take advantage of new quick links – great for quick and easy registration. Guests will now be able to click various features throughout the Adventure Playbook to quickly access online registration, information on our website and more! See below for the types of interactive features we… Read More

Join the 2020 Census Team Here! Volunteer Opportunity Volunteers needed to visit the ward/neighborhood of your choice on August 25 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.) & September 25 ( 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.).  You can register at www.aurora-il.org/Service. For safety and contact tracing procedures, each person must register individually with a separate email address. It's not… Read More