FEBRUARY 28 UPDATE On Monday, February 28, Governor J.B. Pritzker lifted the statewide indoor mask requirement. The Fox Valley Park District has followed and will continue to follow guidance from the State of Illinois and local government. Face masks will no longer be required in District facilities, but are strongly encouraged. We ask that everyone be… Read More

Press Release – December 14, 2020 District earns third-straight accreditation after comprehensive review process  AURORA – The Fox Valley Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). The two statewide associations administer the Illinois Distinguished Accreditation… 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

Join Our Team The Fox Valley Park District has 102 full-time employees and nearly 750 part-time and seasonal employees at various times throughout the year to operate its programs and facilities. We are always looking for talented, energetic customer-focused individuals to be a part of our team. From teens seeking their first job to highly… Read More

The following is a public-service announcement intended solely for inbound college students. It’s brought to you by someone who’s – let’s say – well-schooled on the subject. “The ‘Freshman 15’ is real!” confirms Maddie Biancalana. Like so many others, Maddie learned calories can pile up as quickly as the classwork in our grab ‘n go… 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

We’re returning to recreation this fall, and are meeting all local, state and federal guidelines as we continue to prioritize community health and safety. FVPD is limiting class sizes for social distancing and has increased sanitization within our facilities. Unfortunately, we’ve had to reduce our usual number of offerings, as some programs are not possible… Read More

The kid wouldn’t admit it, no way. Not in front of the girls. After all, he’s 12. And the book on How to Put Up a Macho Front arguably could’ve been written by a 12-year-old. But the dimples that emerged, courtesy of a watermelon-slice smile, told a different story. Enrique Lessner was pretty darn pumped… 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

The Fox Valley Park District launched FoxTrax, a web and app-based platform that provides users a sleek alternative for reporting non-emergency issues, seeking information, viewing upcoming events – and more! To begin: Visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and download the free SeeClickFix app. Type in your location to access the FoxTrax… Read More