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

The Fox Valley Park District regrets to announce that Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center will be closed during the 2022 season. The District remains impacted by the national lifeguard shortage and current labor climate, said Jaime Ijams, the FVPD’s director of recreation. The American Lifeguard Association projects that at least one-third of public pools in… Read More

A particularly rainy spring – or even an extended winter (late-April snowstorms … seriously?)  – didn’t get us down! Nope, let’s turn our focus to summer’s sunshine, warmth and longer days! For a full lineup of summer adventures, visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/events/. For starters, check out these 12 events to add to your calendar. Mid-American Canoe &… Read More

Press Release – June 7, 2021 26th edition tees off on Monday, June 28  AURORA – You don’t need a birdie’s eye view to notice the resurgence. Heck, it doesn’t even take a golfer to realize the sport is writing quite the comeback story. “You drive down the street and pass a golf course, and we’ve… Read More

“Parks for Pollinators” BioBlitz set for Sept. 12-20 in DuPage parks The preservation and expansion of pollinator habitats remain a high priority at the Fox Valley Park District, for the butterflies, bats and bees comprise a vital component of our ecosystem and an essential link to the world’s food supply. So, naturally, we’ll raise a… 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

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

The Fox Valley Park District bid registration system is powered by Vendor Registry. This convenient system allows you to quickly register and update details specific to the products and services you provide, as well as your contact information. By enrolling in Vendor Registry, it gives FVPD the ability to notify you immediately whenever bid opportunities arise in… Read More

As summer makes way for fall, celebrate the cooler days with a brand new 5K! Starting and ending at The Wilds at Red Oak (1400 N. River Rd., North Aurora), race through woodland and prairie on paved trails and all-terrain paths. All racers registered by September 14 will receive a race medal and t-shirt, all… Read More

As summer makes way for fall, celebrate the cooler days with the second annual 5K! Starting at The Wilds at Red Oak, (1400 N. River Rd., North Aurora) race through woodland and prairie on paved trails and all-terrain paths. All racers registered by noon on September 18 will receive a race medal and t-shirt, all… Read More