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“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

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

Every boxer worth his or her (smelling) salt needs a trusty cornerman. For Uni Muniz – board president of the Jesse “The Law” Torres Boxing Club, whose gym is housed inside the Fox Valley Park District’s Copley Boxing & Training Center – she has a year-round stable at her disposal, sometimes 50 at a time.… Read More

Press Release – November 20, 2019 AURORA – The Fox Valley Park Foundation directly supports the Fox Valley Park District’s pillar of social equity, in which it is committed to providing residents with access to all – the opportunity to engage in programs they otherwise might not be able to afford. In the last two… Read More

The magic of winter is upon us and, with it, comes a blizzard of holiday-themed events and other seasonal programs offered by the Fox Valley Park District. For a full lineup of winter adventures, visit our calendar pages. For starters, consider these 10 events when filling in your calendar. Holiday Express Bring the family for… Read More

In need of reassurance? Look no further than a mom. Moms provide the best resource for letting you know when something meets or exceeds their expectations. Or, ahem, doesn’t. At the Fox Valley Park District’s Stuart Sports Complex – where 31 tournament events, featuring more than 1,750 teams, 3,500 games and 21,000 participants, were held… Read More

Press Release – November 7, 2019 Popular seasonal event expanded to Thursdays in 2019 AURORA – The Holiday Express train is welcoming all aboard throughout the month of December at Blackberry Farm, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring thousands of twinkling lights, festive holiday decorations and happy holiday music. New this year… Read More

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking individuals to fill several paid positions to help complete the 2020 Census. As part of their efforts, officials from the Census Bureau will be holding upcoming recruiting events at the Fox Valley Park District’s three community centers, where residents can stop in and create a profile, before completing an… Read More

Sure, binoculars and books remain vital tools in the world of “birding,” from hobbyists who watch to ornithologists who study. But gathering data on our feathered friends in this technology-driven society – and we’re not talking tweets – is paramount for scientists to identify migratory patterns and monitor behavioral shifts, as our climate does the… Read More

It’s difficult to imagine the number of vintage home movies, Polaroids and smartphone snaps that feature Blackberry Farm in the backdrop. To be sure, the Fox Valley Park District’s 50-year-old living history museum has produced lasting memories for generations of families across the district – and well beyond. Ready? Say cheese! Because it’s about to… Read More