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

Around the same time every June, brothers Pete and Daryl Simon spend a little over an hour and a half (give or take) trying to chase down family in the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. It’s been a five-decade pursuit. “We’ve been beaten by brother Dave, brother Rob, and my son Michael,” says Pete Simon,… 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

It’s been a decades-long rite of spring for tree-tappers and taste-testers alike, but the traditional window of turning maple sap into maple syrup is closing. Especially – and unfortunately – in these parts. “What we’ve learned in this world of maple-tapping is that the climate is shifting, so we have to shift what we’re doing… Read More

AURORA – The digital ads, social posts and website banners might say Job Fair, but the Fox Valley Park District’s flagship recruiting event looks and feels more like a party in the park. FVPD staff across all departments and facilities will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16 at… Read More

Our seasonal classes focus on the basic fundamentals of dance while assisting our young dancers with their development in coordination, rhythm, memorization, social skills, and confidence. Our goal is to lay the foundation of a lifelong love of dance while supporting individualism and creativity. These classes are a great way to introduce young students to… Read More

As the colors change, the air crisps and our world becomes pumpkin-spiced, fall into fun with a calendar of activities perfectly suited to complement busy back-to-school schedules. From rounding up invasive crayfish, to teaming with superheroes, to browsing crafts, here are 10 activities to consider this Fall season. (Pssst! And be sure to check out… Read More

Two-day event features hands-on demos, activities & tastings The green grass and tulips always get their moment in the sun, but an earlier hint that spring’s on its way arrives around this time every year at Red Oak Nature Center – and it sure is sweet. “Spring officially begins March 20,” says Renee Oakley, facility… Read More

Hello, spring – and thanks for coming back!   It’s time to wander into the sunshine with fewer layers, while keeping fun indoor opportunities on standby for those rainy days.    Here are 10 activities to get you hoppin’ the next few months and be sure to flip through our Spring 2023 Adventure Playbook and Events Calendar… Read More

Time to start moving the fun indoors – well, most of it – as the fall-to-winter transition goes from look (in October) to feel (in November). Here’s a handful of events to consider this month, but be sure to check out our Events Calendar for a full lineup of November activities! Aladdin Jr. Based on… Read More