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Exactly one year ago – as winter began shedding its blanket, uncovering a sign of hope that only spring can provide – we collectively anticipated another calendar full of events and activities, the usual bustle to which we’d grown so accustomed. But then an unknown virus quickly transformed into a global pandemic and normalcy as… Read More

2021 Summer Camps are Almost Here! The Fox Valley Park District offers a variety of summer camps. Summer Camps Here’s a quick rundown of our summer lineup, but be sure to check out our 2021 Summer Camp Guide for a more comprehensive look. Register your kiddos before the fun fills up! The Summer Camp Guide is… Read More

Press Release – March 1, 2021 Early-bird season passes on sale from March 1 to May 14   AURORA – Blackberry Farm – the Fox Valley Park District’s living history museum – is set to reawaken in 2021, after the entirety of the 2020 season was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Season passes are… Read More

Press Release – January 25, 2021 AURORA – Planning an outdoor family reunion, birthday party, baby shower or other special event this summer? Shelter reservations at the Fox Valley Park District open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. District officials encourage residents to reserve their choice of 17 shelters online, including the popular Cool… Read More

The DuPage Monarch Project recognized the Fox Valley and Naperville Park Districts at a virtual awards ceremony on January 19th for their outstanding commitments to the recovery of monarchs and pollinations. While many things came to a standstill during the coronavirus pandemic, the Fox Valley and Naperville Park Districts continued on with their mission of… Read More

Exactly one year ago – as winter began shedding its blanket, uncovering a sign of hope that only spring can provide – we collectively anticipated another calendar full of events and activities, the usual bustle to which we’d grown so accustomed. But then an unknown virus quickly transformed into a global pandemic and normalcy as… Read More

Debbie Smith began her career as a preschool teacher, putting her double-major in education to efficient use. So, here’s a pop quiz in math: Question: What’s the difference between December 31, 2020 and August 21, 1987? Answer: 12,187 days. And despite weekends, holidays and vacations sprinkled throughout, not one passed without Debbie Smith thinking about… Read More

Sledding: It’s one of the joys of childhood, but please remind the young ones to sled down the middle of the hill and walk up the sides to avoid the dreaded “bowling alley” scenario and potential injury. Here are the go-to hills: Lincoln Park – Located at Russell Avenue and Lakewood Place in Aurora, this… Read More

Just to the west of Red Oak Nature Center flows a great big river that provides a constant classroom in ecology. Now staff at Red Oak plan to bring some of the mighty Fox’s ecosystem indoors to the nature center, itself. Thanks to the recent Illinois Department of Natural Resources Museum grant in the amount… Read More

Press Release – December 14, 2020 District earns third-straight accreditation after comprehensive review process  AURORA – The Fox Valley Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). The two statewide associations administer the Illinois Distinguished Accreditation… Read More