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In life, Dylan Richardson loved walking on his tippy toes. And eating the cream out of Double Stuf Oreos (before hiding the cookie part from mom). And batting around a baseball with his older brothers. And Spider-Man. Oh, how the 7-year-old loved him some Spidey. In death, Dylan continues to play the role of superhero.… Read More

It’s best when Ben Summers doesn’t need to towel-off at the end of a work shift. Means he hasn’t been in the pool. But, recently, the Fox Valley Park District lifeguard made a big splash. A really – really – big splash. Summers – a veteran lifeguard of three and a half years at the… Read More

Consider the modern classroom and its array of tech-driven resources. Things like smartphone apps, tablets, podcasts and Chromebooks. A tap here, a swipe there, and the teaching and learning continues in earnest. But when Larry Shepard started his first job in West Aurora School District 129, only one tool was required for him to complete… Read More

Zoom in on the area of Weston and Lincoln Avenues on Aurora’s near east side. There, you’ll find crowded development, featuring concrete, cars, alleys – and kids without much room to romp and play. Green grass remains largely absent here, the hum of lawnmowers during the spring and summer barely audible several blocks away. The… Read More

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

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

  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

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

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

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