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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

Call it planting with a purpose. In observation and celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Fox Valley Park District this week planted four young trees at three of its parks. And with each shovel of dirt pitched over their roots came a very specific – and intentional – message, as the community navigates… Read More

I’m the dreamer, he’s the builder. Those are the words of Nick Sargis, the Fox Valley Park District’s performing arts coordinator and technical director. The “he” is Matt Greising, the guy who designs the sets, carves the wood, paints the props … “He does so many things behind the scenes,” Nick says, “that when Matt… Read More

Join the 2020 Census Team Here! Volunteer Opportunity Volunteers needed to visit the ward/neighborhood of your choice on August 25 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.) & September 25 ( 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.).  You can register at www.aurora-il.org/Service. For safety and contact tracing procedures, each person must register individually with a separate email address. It's not… Read More

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