Author: kgarrett

Tom Betsinger moved to Montgomery's Blackberry Crossing subdivision in 2010, his young family’s new neighborhood flanked by a 17-acre parcel of undeveloped green space perfect for running the dogs or playing catch – two favorite activities of Betsinger’s 2-year-old daughter. “One day she asked, ‘Can we go to Imagination Park?’” recalled Betsinger, a Village of… Read More

If you’re looking to stash money for college; save for that down payment; or simply for “something to do in retirement,” swing by Prisco Community Center on Saturday, March 11 for the Fox Valley Park District’s annual Job Fair. FVPD staff across all departments and facilities will be on hand from 9 a.m. to noon… Read More

Hello, spring – and thanks for coming back!   It’s time to wander into the sunshine with fewer layers, while keeping fun indoor opportunities on standby for those rainy days.    Here are 10 activities to get you hoppin’ the next few months and be sure to flip through our Spring 2023 Adventure Playbook and Events Calendar… Read More

Happy New Year and welcome, 2023! With it comes a January full of adventures – indoors and out – at the Fox Valley Park District. Check out some ideas below and be sure to check out the Events Calendar for January’s full lineup of activities. Jump with Marshall Everyone’s favorite firefighting Dalmatian is ready to… Read More

The holiday season is here and we’ve got the receipts to prove it! December is stuffed full of themed events to keep your family in the spirit – or to just unwind from the hustle and bustle. Check out some ideas below and be sure to check out the Events Calendar for a sleigh full… Read More

Jim Cisneros and Jeanna Corral grab a table in the upstairs fitness lounge at Vaughan Athletic Center. It’s midweek, the sun’s still asleep and the two workout partners just finished their last set of curls. A visitor’s here to chat about their fitness journey, to hear how it all started. There’s a quick glance and… Read More

Before impressive credentials like “Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist” and “Master Gardener” became linked to her name … Before her personal garden in 2005 became the first Monarch Waystation in DuPage County to be registered with Monarch Watch … Before the Chicago Tribune dubbed her “Queen of the Monarchs” … Pat Miller grabbed one of her… Read More

The Fox Valley Park District last spring engaged Evanston-based aQity Research & Insight to conduct a comprehensive Community Survey and provide officials with a snapshot of the District’s perception and performance when viewed through the lens of residents. The 34-question survey covered FVPD parks and trails, facilities, and programs and events, along with specifics (cleanliness,… Read More

Time to start moving the fun indoors – well, most of it – as the fall-to-winter transition goes from look (in October) to feel (in November). Here’s a handful of events to consider this month, but be sure to check out our Events Calendar for a full lineup of November activities! Aladdin Jr. Based on… Read More

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're recognizing the achievements and contributions of four Hispanic American champions – “Local Legends” who blazed a trail of success through the fog of bigotry and discrimination to provide opportunity for generations to come. Today, more than 85,000 American Latinos contribute to Aurora’s proud, vibrant diversity. We celebrate these… Read More