The email arrived in September from resident Karalyn Falatovich, who was already thinkin’ spring and hoping to proactively connect with Fox Valley Park District staff and collab on an early ’24 planting project. Or, more specifically in terms of staff, “someone who could nerd out with me about trees.” A first-time homeowner in the Lakewood… Read More

You are cordially invited to a magical evening to celebrate the wedding of Princess Ariel and Prince Eric at Blackberry Farm. Princess Ariel will be joined by her closest princess friends as her bridesmaids: Jasmine, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Snow White. The event will begin with a short wedding ceremony performed by the Fairy Godmother,… Read More

Public Notice Fox Valley Park District in partnership with West Aurora School District 129 has applied for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Continuation Grant for the upcoming FY25 2024-2025 school year On November 12, 2024.This original grant application was submitted to IBSE on September 9, 2021 and it includes the following schools: Hall, Nicholson,… Read More

The Fox Valley Park District invests significant resources – both human and financial – into a variety of projects every year to deliver premium recreational experiences to our residents, members, and guests. These improvement projects include facility upgrades (inside and out), and improvements to our parks and trails. At times, work being performed by other… Read More

Fox Valley Park District provides outdoor venues ideal for a variety of special events. The Waubonsie Lake Trail and Gilman Trail serve as scenic routes for hosting 5K runs, walk-a-thons, bike races, and more. Groups are welcome to reserve any of our parks for gatherings of all sizes. Special event inquiries may be completed online… Read More

Each year, garden plots are available to residents through the Park District’s Garden Plot Program. Plots are 20 feet by 30 feet each and are $15 per plot for residents ($30 for non-residents), with a maximum of four (4) plots that each gardener may register to use. Those who rented garden plots the previous year… Read More

2021 Summer Camps are Almost Here! The Fox Valley Park District offers a variety of summer camps. Summer Camps Here’s a quick rundown of our summer lineup, but be sure to check out our 2021 Summer Camp Guide for a more comprehensive look. Register your kiddos before the fun fills up! The Summer Camp Guide is… 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

July means we’re smack dab in the middle of summer, so what better way to celebrate than through Park and Recreation Month? Since it was proclaimed by the National Park and Recreation Association in 1985, Americans have celebrated Park and Recreation Month each July to promote the importance of health and wellness, conservation and social… Read More

Moms and sons can enjoy a night out together at Blackberry Farm. There will be a DJ leading dancing and games. The train and wagon ride will be open, and dinner and drinks will be provided. Dinner will be a hot dog bar, chips, sides, and bottled water. All attendees ages 1 and up (including… Read More