You want honest feedback? Ask a parent. “My children are used to a large amount of structure and activities,” one mom wrote, “and when there was seemingly nothing, there was still Mr. Nick and Miss Lynn on the screen, making us all feel like our world was going to be okay.” Meet Nick Sargis and… 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

Summer Camps Here’s a quick rundown of our summer lineup, but be sure to check out our interactive Summer Camp Guide for a more comprehensive look. The Summer Camp Guide is fully interactive … simply click to register. The summer camp season is from June 3 to August 9. Summer Blast Camp We go all-out… Read More

Gymnastics, tumbling, ninja and cheer classes at Fox Valley Gymnastics are offered at our three community centers. Our focus is on body awareness, coordination, confidence, and skill progression in a fun, safe motivating environment that enhances physical and mental well-being. We offer a variety of classes for all ages. Programs are based on skills defined… Read More

Children ages 6 and younger will enjoy our Early Childhood programs that explore arts and crafts, cooking, nature, music and motor skills. View our current early childhood-aged program offerings online and register with a few clicks.… 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

Children and adults can learn beginning- to advanced-level skills in martial arts such as Seisan Ryu, Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Karate. Many classes are taught by master instructors.… Read More

Text and Email Alerts Sign up to receive TEXT and EMAIL alerts about Splash Country Water Park and Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center. Alerts provide you with timely information about weather-related closings. You may opt out at any time. It’s super easy! Here’s how: Click here: RAINOUTLINE.COM Choose Splash Country Water Park or Phillips Park Family… Read More

On August 22 the Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA) class of 2021 and the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) kicked off year two of the Service Learning Program. The collaboration gives the sophomore class opportunities for service in the Aurora community. FVPD Community Outreach Manager Debbie Smith called the collaboration with IMSA, named by Niche.com… Read More

Press Release – September 3, 2020 Blackberry Farm’s popular, holiday-themed events sidelined by pandemic AURORA – Due to the significant restrictions placed on Blackberry Farm, which is unique in that it carries both museum and theme-park status, the Fox Valley Park District has opted to cancel two of the living history museum’s signature, holiday-themed events.… Read More