Registration Information

• All registrations are accepted on a space-available basis.
• Programs that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled or postponed.
• Children must meet the age requirement for all preschool and youth-related programs by the designated start date of the desired program.
• Some programs may require special registration forms on specified dates as noted in the Park District Activity Guide.
• All registrants and participants permit the taking of photographs and video of themselves and their children during Park District activities for publication and use as the Park District deems appropriate.

View the Fox Valley Park District Resident Boundary Map.

The Fox Valley Park District works in collaboration with Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA), to provide reasonable modifications for individuals with disabilities who need assistance to participate successfully in programs.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), modifications can vary from program to program and are determined following an intake assessment conducted by a team member from FVSRA. Modifications can include one or more of the following:

• Activity Modification
• Adaptive Equipment
• Additional Staff Support
• Sign Language Interpreters
• Staff Training
• Support Plans for Behavior, Diabetes, or Seizure Disorders

Requesting Assistance
If you would like to request assistance for a Fox Valley Park District program, or are unsure if you may require one, to provide the best customer service, please notify the park district at least (2) two weeks prior to the start of the program. For requests received after that time frame, the best efforts will be made to accommodate the registrant. You may indicate this request on your registration form, verbally if registering in person at one of our facilities, or if registering online by sending an email to inclusion@fvpd.net. Please note you must request inclusion services each time you register for a program.

Timeline for Services
For new participants, FVSRA aims to complete an intake assessment within one week of receiving your request for inclusion services. Once an individual has a completed intake on file, the average time to determine and coordinate modifications is two weeks. To provide the best customer service, we ask for at least two weeks’ notice before the start of the program to arrange modifications.

Accommodations at Public Meetings
The Fox Valley Park District welcomes the opportunity to assist residents and visitors with disabilities who would like to attend a Fox Valley Park District public meeting. If you require assistance, email us at inclusion@fvpd.net.

Other Accessibility Information and Requests
For any other assistance and information on accessibility at the Fox Valley Park District, e-mail inclusion@fvpd.net.

The Fox Valley Park District provides programs, activities and facilities without discrimination or segregation on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Classes are paid for in full at time of registration unless otherwise noted. Checks should be made out to the Fox Valley Park District. A $25 service fee is charged for returned checks. Payment is required within seven days; otherwise, participants will be removed from the class.

• 100% refund (less $5 service charge) if received at least three working days prior to start of program.
• 50% refund if received prior to second course meeting.
• No refund after second course meeting.
• 100% refund if class is closed or canceled.

Online Cancellation is only available for Activity Registrations $100 or less and originally paid by credit card. All other types of transaction must be submitted to Park District staff for processing.

• The total amount of the cancellation transaction must be $100 or less. Multiple registrations meeting this criteria may be processed online individually.
• 100% refund (less $5 service charge) if requested 3 or more days prior to the start of the program.
• 50% refund (less $5 service charge) if requested within 1-2 days from the start of the program.

Cancellations cannot be processed online on or after the start date of the program.  Please contact one of our community centers or the Cole Administration Office at 630-897-0516 for additional assistance. Refunds will not be issued after the second meet date of the program.

Past due account balances must be paid in full before any online refunds can be processed.

A person residing outside the Park District boundaries of Aurora, North Aurora and Montgomery must pay a non-resident fee according to the following policy:

• Class fees are generally 50 percent higher than the resident fee listed.

View the Fox Valley Park District Resident Boundary Map.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Fox Valley Park District is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and holds the safety of participants in high regard. The Fox Valley Park District continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions that are designed to protect the participants’ safety. However, participants and parents/guardians of minors registering for this program/activity must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreational activities/programs.

You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child/ward is physically fit and/or adequately skilled for the activities contemplated by this agreement. It is always advisable, especially if the participant is pregnant, disabled in any way or has recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before undertaking any physical activity.

WARNING OF RISK

Recreational activities are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity. All hazards and dangers cannot be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, certain risks, dangers and injuries may exist due to inclement weather, slips and falls, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction or officiating, and other risks inherent to the particular activity. In this regard, it is impossible for the Fox Valley Park District to guarantee absolute safety.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Be aware that in signing up and participating in a program/activity, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program/activity (including transportation services and vehicle operations, when provided).