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
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Runs, Walks & Special Event Reservations
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
Garden Plots
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
A Camping You Shall Go!
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
Camps
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
It’s Park and Recreation Month!
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
Mom and Son Hayride
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
Fox Valley Park District Wins State Award
Press Release – September 19, 2019 District’s arts programs, offerings recognized by IAPD as ‘Best of the Best’ AURORA – The Fox Valley Park District today announces that it has received a “Best of the Best” award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. The FVPD captured the honor in the category of Arts in… Read More
FVPD One of First Park Districts to Implement Pyramid Learning Model for Preschool
“We are heavily focused on social and emotional learning.” Those are the words of Deedee Buscher, the Fox Valley Park District’s preschool supervisor. Now let’s turn to a mom of three, Michelle Thorsen, whose youngest daughter is currently enrolled in the District’s Creative Play Preschool for 3-year-olds at Eola Community Center. Young Sydney is following… Read More
Fox Valley Park District Offering Virtual Recreation Activities
Press Release – May 4, 2020 AURORA – In the spirit of delivering programs and activities to its residents, the Fox Valley Park District remains committed to offering recreational opportunities in a virtual capacity during disruptions caused by the pandemic. Shortly after the state’s stay-at-home order, FVPD staff unveiled a variety of online activities, which are… Read More