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Fall Activities Around the FVPD

Summer’s been a blast, but who’s ready to shut down the AC, take in a football game, hit the trail beneath a canopy of colors or celebrate the arrival of fall with a favorite family pastime? From pumpkins to princesses, there’s no shortage of fun in our lineup of adventures. Get started by checking out… Read More

Know Who Drives for Free These Days? Disc Golfers.

Rewind two years when the world collectively sought alternatives to binge-watching, Zoom-meeting and TikTok-ing during the lockdown stage of the pandemic. With gyms shuttered and playgrounds cordoned by caution tape, we all wanted – needed – to get out and play, to sample new adventures and realign our recreational activities. One sport, its fuse already… Read More

Here’s What’s Happening Around the FVPD in July!

Live & Uncorked Our summer concert series at stunning Blackberry Farm continues (and concludes) with four shows on Thursday evenings in July! Pack a cooler with your favorite bevies and some snacks and enjoy a diverse lineup of Chicagoland’s favorite cover bands performing live from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $8 pre-purchased and $10… Read More

Events & Activities for June!

Monthly at-a-glance - what's going on in June? Summer Camps Space remains in several of our upcoming summer camps, but be sure to register soon, as many begin next week! Choose from sports, performing arts, gymnastics & cheer, aquatics, nature and so much more. Create your summer camp memories in 2022! When: Sessions begin Monday,… Read More

Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Set to Return June 5

Press Release – May 17, 2022 Multiple divisions support all paddlers AURORA – Join paddlers of all ages and abilities as the Fox Valley Park District prepares to restore an early summer tradition that dates to the 1960s with the return of the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. Last run in 2017, the previous four… Read More

Looking for Summer Activities? No Sweat!

Concerts, kayaks and campouts – they all scream summer! Who’s ready? For a full lineup of summer adventures, check out our Events Calendar and/or Adventure Playbook. For starters, check out these 10 events to add to your calendar. Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Join paddlers of all ages and abilities as we prepare to restore… Read More

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