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Stuart Sports Complex is poised to help the local economy recover when we're ready to play ball again. Thanks to our friends at Aurora Area CVB for their partnership in establishing Stuart as a premier youth sports destination.… Read More

Every participant who registers for the Barnyard Dash Virtual 5K will ultimately provide a free meal to a local worker on the frontline of defense against COVID-19. That’s the headline. Here’s the backstory. In the spirit of offering a healthy outlet for residents to enjoy during the “new normal,” staff at Blackberry Farm began brainstorming… Read More

Press Release – March 26, 2020 Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race scratched for third-straight year AURORA – The Fox Valley Park District continues to monitor the COVID-19 crisis, and adhere to recommendations set forth by local, state and federal officials. As a result, FVPD officials have been forced to cancel several upcoming programs and events,… Read More

Ray Moore was working out on a leg extension machine at Prisco Community Center, when he felt – and heard – “bones cracking” in his left knee. “The doctor told me: ‘You get two choices. You can be in a wheelchair the rest of your life or we can replace the knee,’” Ray recalled during… Read More

volunteer [vol-uh n-teer]: a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking. The official definition almost sounds too simple. But synonyms describing the word – “step forward,” “take initiative,” “submit oneself” – begin to describe its spirit. At the Fox Valley Park District, we rely heavily on the selfless work and… Read More

Press Release – February 18, 2020 “I actually like to call it more of a ‘hiring fair,’ because we’re hiring on the spot,” said Lisa Santoria, the FVPD’s director of human resources. “This is a perfect opportunity for college- and high school-age students to secure a summer position before classes wrap up for the year.”… Read More

Two words sure to nudge the adrenaline: Unannounced audit. Multiply that by five and you’re walking in the aqua socks of a Fox Valley Park District lifeguard – all of whom are certified by Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc., an international aquatic safety and risk management consulting firm dedicated to the prevention and elimination of… Read More

Springtime – the season to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and begin anew, just as the nature surrounding us does the same. We’ve got literally hundreds of activities from which you can choose, so plan your time accordingly. For a full lineup of spring adventures, visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/events/. For starters, check out these 10 events… Read More

Press Release – February 11, 2020 Free event draws dozens of community organizations – and more AURORA – Families and children are invited to the Vaughan Athletic Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, when the Fox Valley Park District will hold its annual Family Fun Fair. The educational and interactive event runs from 11 a.m. to… Read More

No big secret that collaborative partnerships build a stronger community. It’s the TEAM mentality – Together, Everyone Achieves More. And when partnerships are formed specifically to maintain the well-being of our children – or be mindful when a child’s life is disrupted by some form of trauma – is there a better reason to work… Read More