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Closed for 2022: Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center

The Fox Valley Park District regrets to announce that Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center will be closed during the 2022 season. The District remains impacted by the national lifeguard shortage and current labor climate, said Jaime Ijams, the FVPD’s director of recreation. The American Lifeguard Association projects that at least one-third of public pools in… Read More

Annual Barnyard Dash 5K Returns to Familiar Setup

From one virtual race to another beginning in waves from two different starting gates, the annual Barnyard Dash 5K & Pig Pen One-Miler quite literally changed course the last couple years. But … “We’re basically bringing everything back to make it normal again,” says Abby Shepherd, the Fox Valley Park District’s rentals and events supervisor… Read More

April Events at the Fox Valley Park District

Alice in Bunnyland Join Alice on another madcap adventure, this time at the Prisco Community Center! Alice and the Mad Hatter invite you to an early Easter celebration with tea, juice, cookies, crafts and activities. When: Saturday, April 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Prisco Community Center Ages: 2Y and up Register today! Wine &… Read More

Zumba Fits Groove of On-the-Go Grandma

It’s a late-winter morning, quiet and dreary, when a Fox Fitness member busts through the silence and hustles up the stairs that curl toward the upper level of the Vaughan Athletic Center. Clearly in a rush, Betsy Cortes never breaks stride when she waves and shouts to a staff member: “Good morning! I’m late and… Read More

What's Happening this Month: March

Thursday - Saturday, March 10-12:  Winter Stage Presents: ‘Matilda’ at Prisco Community Center More than 60 cast members collaborate to tell the story of young genius Matilda Wormwood, who’s forced to put up with crude and distant parents and a strict bully of a school principal. Through the power of telekinesis, Matilda begins to fight back… Read More

5 Things Happening Around the FVPD in February!

Prop those sleds and snowboards on the porch for a bit, and warm up with some cold-weather activities indoors! As winter retains its grip this month, consider these 5 events when filling your February calendar. FREE Nutrition Seminar from AMITA Health Join us for the final installment of AMITA Health’s workshop series that guides participants… Read More

Frosted Fun Fills Lineup of FVPD’s Winter Activities

When it comes to sledding, skating and skiing, we’re sorta at the mercy of Mother Nature, but no matter the weather, plenty of cool programs and activities await this winter season. Get started by checking out these upcoming 10 events, or visit our calendar pages for a full lineup of winter adventures. Holiday Express With a nod… Read More