Sledding: It’s one of the joys of childhood, but please remind the young ones to sled down the middle of the hill and walk up the sides to avoid the dreaded “bowling alley” scenario and potential injury. Here are the go-to hills: Lincoln Park – Located at Russell Avenue and Lakewood Place in Aurora, this… Read More
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Spring into Action!
Springtime – the season to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and begin anew, just as the nature surrounding us does the same. We’ve got literally hundreds of activities from which you can choose, so plan your time accordingly. For a full lineup of spring adventures, visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/events/. For starters, check out these 10 events… Read More
Free Sports Saturdays Return to Aurora, North Aurora Schools
Press Release – January 6, 2020 AURORA – The Fox Valley Park District has once again partnered with six schools throughout Aurora and North Aurora to offer its traditionally popular Sports Saturdays program. Free to resident families with children in grades 1 through 5, Sports Saturdays provide a supervised environment for children to interact in… Read More
We Want to Hear From You!
Take Our Aquatics Survey The Fox Valley Park District and City of Aurora partner to provide facilities and programs for our residents. The two entities co-own the Phillips Park and Splash Country outdoor aquatics centers. Additionally, the FVPD owns and manages the Vaughan Athletic Center, which houses an indoor lap pool, warm water therapy pool,… Read More
Explore the Interactive Playbook Features
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
MVP Sports - Youth Sports Get the MVP Treatment!
What has changed with Fox Valley Park District Youth Sports programs? We've transitioned from contracted sports offerings to our own in-house brand - MVP Sports Academy. We won't be using third-party coaches - we're hiring and training our own talent to ensure they provide your child with the best possible Fox Valley Park District… Read More
Fox Valley Park District Earns Financial & Distinguished Budget Awards
The Fox Valley Park District has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2017 comprehensive annual financial report. The certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment… Read More
Supporting Social Equity Half a World Away
Nearly 7,000 miles away, the Fox Valley Park District’s commitment to social equity is alive and well. Thanks to a partnership with Kids Around the World, the now-defunct Birmingham Playground has been recycled and refurbished to provide recreation to an underserved community. In stewardship to our communities of Aurora, North Aurora, and Montgomery, the Fox… Read More
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Announces Awards
On May 7, 2018, IDOT announced the award of a nearly $36 million to various public agencies in Illinois for transportation related projects. The Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) is among the three Kane County-area recipients that will receive grant funding from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). FVPD will receive a $610,470 grant to… Read More
What Local Parks and Recreation Mean to Communities
Patrons of local parks and recreational centers may not be aware that according to the National Recreation and Park Association (NPRA) that on a regular basis, seven in ten Americans visit local parks and recreational facilities. Something else that’s not generally mentioned is the various ways and the impact that our parks and recreational facilities… Read More
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