About Us

Located in the scenic Fox River Valley - about 40 miles west of Chicago - the Fox Valley Park District is a premier park and recreation organization serving an expanding and diverse customer base in one of the fastest growing regions in the Midwest.

The Fox Valley Park District is one of the largest park district in Illinois. The district serves a population of more than 230,000 people, the majority of whom live in the city of Aurora, the second-largest city in Illinois. The district also serves the villages of Montgomery and North Aurora and several unincorporated areas. Its facilities are located in Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will counties.

In 2010, Fox Valley Park District welcomed more than 1.6 million guests to facilities through a wide variety of recreation programs. To aid in offering services to the disabled, the district is a member of the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA), which serves six park districts. The association’s offices are housed at the District’s Vaughan Athletic Center.

Mission Statement

Enrich our community with fun, diverse and safe park and recreation experiences through environmentally and fiscally responsible actions.

Fox Valley Park District wins National Gold
Medal Award - country's highest honor

The Fox Valley Park District was awarded the most prestigious honor in the parks and recreation profession on Oct. 14 in Salt Lake City. It's a glowing testament to the District's residents and the communities of Aurora, North Aurora and Montgomery. Read press release. Read tribute to residents.  

Watch our award-winning Gold Medal video

Park District achieves Distinguished Agency status

The Fox Valley Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Association of Park Districts and Illinois Park and Recreation Association Distinguished Agency, the highest award an agency can receive from either association. Read more.