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The Fox Valley Park District has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2017 comprehensive annual financial report. The certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment… Read More

Nearly 7,000 miles away, the Fox Valley Park District’s commitment to social equity is alive and well. Thanks to a partnership with Kids Around the World, the now-defunct Birmingham Playground has been recycled and refurbished to provide recreation to an underserved community. In stewardship to our communities of Aurora, North Aurora, and Montgomery, the Fox… Read More

On May 7, 2018, IDOT announced the award of a nearly $36 million to various public agencies in Illinois for transportation related projects. The Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) is among the three Kane County-area recipients that will receive grant funding from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). FVPD will receive a $610,470 grant to… Read More

Patrons of local parks and recreational centers may not be aware that according to the National Recreation and Park Association (NPRA) that on a regular basis, seven in ten Americans visit local parks and recreational facilities. Something else that’s not generally mentioned is the various ways and the impact that our parks and recreational facilities… Read More

On August 22 the Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA) class of 2021 and the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) kicked off year two of the Service Learning Program. The collaboration gives the sophomore class opportunities for service in the Aurora community. FVPD Community Outreach Manager Debbie Smith called the collaboration with IMSA, named by Niche.com… Read More

Enjoy art in the park thanks to a recent collaboration between the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) and Aurora Public Art Commission. FVPD’s one-year-old Blackhawk Park features the first outdoor public art display in the District’s 71-year history, adding another dimension to the many amenities offered to the community. The four sculptures, added in the summer… Read More

Join us for an evening of food, fun, freebies and fitness! Where: Prisco Community Center (150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506) When: Thursday, Sept. 13 - 4:30 to 7 p.m. Please join us for the grand reopening of the Prisco Center as we welcome the community in to see this exciting new space! Experience… Read More

Help your athlete to the next level with Fox Valley Flash Elite and Jr. Elite Track Club. Featuring a 16-week season, this AAU affiliated program features competitive and recreational levels, uniforms, season-end awards and top-level coaching (see more below). All instruction will take place at the Vaughan Athletic Center. Quick Facts For Ages 5-18 years… Read More