A self-described “gym rat all my life,” Harry Koth had never dabbled in the sport of boxing. Hadn’t worked the speed bag, hadn’t tweaked his footwork, hadn’t thrown an uppercut. It wasn’t until a difficult diagnosis, then a revelation in a newsletter, along with the advocacy of actor Michael J. Fox, that Koth realized just… Read More

Did you build this place all by yourself? How do you cut the grass so short? Did you ever play in a tournament when you were good at golf, which I’m sure you still are? Kids ask the tough questions. Especially when a golf course owner/architect is their target. And most certainly when that owner/architect… Read More

Join Our Team The Fox Valley Park District has 102 full-time employees and nearly 750 part-time and seasonal employees at various times throughout the year to operate its programs and facilities. We are always looking for talented, energetic customer-focused individuals to be a part of our team. From teens seeking their first job to highly… Read More

The end result unknown, as always is the case with first-of-a-kind events, two likeminded organizations used a shared passion of supporting local youth to drive the energy when developing, promoting and organizing a charity pickleball tournament. Advantage: Kids. The summer collab between the Fox Valley Park Foundation and Kiwanis Club of Aurora delivered the 2023… 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

Join the 2020 Census Team Here! Volunteer Opportunity Volunteers needed to visit the ward/neighborhood of your choice on August 25 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.) & September 25 ( 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.).  You can register at www.aurora-il.org/Service. For safety and contact tracing procedures, each person must register individually with a separate email address. It's not… Read More

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

Sustainability is part of every new park design, and those that are renovated as well. Permeable paver parking lots, bioswales, rain gardens and non-invasive, native plant landscapes are commonplace now. Also, most park signs, benches and new refuse containers are made from recycled materials that are locally manufactured. Greening our communities – literally – has been a leafy… Read More

It’s the age-old question posed by every parent, one that far predates the invention of disposable diapers and dollhouses. What are we gonna do with the kids? Jaime Ijams, director of recreation at the Fox Valley Park District, asked the same of her husband last month, when many local school districts were still deciding between… Read More

BACC Pack (Before and After School Care Club) is a Fox Valley Park District-run program at the Vaughan Athletic Center, offering both before and after-school care options, along with bus service to and from your child's West Aurora School District 129 school. BACC Pack is designed to meet the needs of District 129 families with… Read More