Press Release – November 27, 2023 AURORA – The sights, sounds and spirit of the season return to festively garnished Blackberry Farm, where Holiday Express revs to welcome all aboard another magical experience highlighted by a train ride to the virtual North Pole. Trimmed with accents of the treasured 2004 movie The Polar Express, the… Read More

Department Information The Finance Department is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the District’s financial activities and provides support services to each of the District’s departments and divisions.  The Finance Department’s major responsibilities include financial and budgetary policy development and reporting, debt, investment and cash management, customer service, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable and… Read More

It’s successfully served a generation, this 150-acre parcel of land along Orchard Road and Galena Boulevard – a quaint nook with easy access tucked on the western edge of Chicagoland’s golf scene. The Fox Valley Park District’s Orchard Valley Golf Course turns 30 this year, and in what Executive Director Jim Pilmer labeled a “holistic… 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 DuPage Monarch Project recognized the Fox Valley and Naperville Park Districts at a virtual awards ceremony on January 19th for their outstanding commitments to the recovery of monarchs and pollinations. While many things came to a standstill during the coronavirus pandemic, the Fox Valley and Naperville Park Districts continued on with their mission of… Read More

If you’re the parent of a ballplayer or kiddos who like to operate the diggers at one of our playgrounds, perhaps you’ve come across the Sand Wasp (Bembix) – one of more than 1,200 sand wasp species in North America. Not to worry. They’re all buzz, no sting. With a gestation period of about six… Read More

Believe. With a dash of imagination mixed with some holiday spirit, visitors to the Fox Valley Park District’s Holiday Express instantly re-experience the childhood vibes – hope, anticipation, cheer – that only the season can provide. An annual Yuletide celebration staged at historical Blackberry Farm, Holiday Express delivers Christmas spirit in the form of a… Read More

The Fox Valley Park District bid registration system is powered by Vendor Registry. This convenient system allows you to quickly register and update details specific to the products and services you provide, as well as your contact information. By enrolling in Vendor Registry, it gives FVPD the ability to notify you immediately whenever bid opportunities arise in… Read More

Winter 2023 Dear Residents, In June I announced my intention to retire at the end of 2023. As I reflect on these past eight years, I’m humbled and privileged to have helped serve the communities of Aurora, North Aurora and Montgomery that together make up the Fox Valley Park District.  “Together” is an important word.… Read More

Text and Email Alerts Sign up to receive TEXT and EMAIL alerts about Splash Country Water Park and Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center. Alerts provide you with timely information about weather-related closings. You may opt out at any time. It’s super easy! Here’s how: Click here: RAINOUTLINE.COM Choose Splash Country Water Park or Phillips Park Family… Read More