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

Winter 2023 Dear Residents, In June I announced my intention to retire at the end of 2023. As I reflect on these past eight years, I’m humbled and privileged to have helped serve the communities of Aurora, North Aurora and Montgomery that together make up the Fox Valley Park District.  “Together” is an important word.… Read More

Whether it’s soaking, sunning, singing – or all of the above – who’s up for a generous dose of fun this summer? From concerts to canoe races, we’re rolling out a variety of activities to meet your pace of play. Here are some ideas to consider, but be sure to check out our Summer 2023… 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

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

Take the sizzle outta summer with cooldown evening activities – indoors and out – happening across the FVPD in July! From concerts to kickball, here are five activities to consider this month, but be sure to check out the Events Calendar for a full lineup of July fun!  Live & Uncorked  Enjoy live tunes performed… Read More

Tom Betsinger moved to Montgomery's Blackberry Crossing subdivision in 2010, his young family’s new neighborhood flanked by a 17-acre parcel of undeveloped green space perfect for running the dogs or playing catch – two favorite activities of Betsinger’s 2-year-old daughter. “One day she asked, ‘Can we go to Imagination Park?’” recalled Betsinger, a Village of… Read More

Popular summer concert series extended to eight weeks  Some jammin’ news for fans of summer tunes, sing-a-longs and sunsets … Live & Uncorked, the Fox Valley Park District’s popular outdoor concert series, is playing an extra week this year for a total of eight live performances at historic Blackberry Farm. FVPD officials extended the summer… Read More

101 W. Illinois Ave / Aurora, IL 60506 Emergencies: 630-256-5000 or 911 Office (Non-emergency): 630-264-7421 Arson Tipster Hotline: 630-264-7421 The primary mission of the Park District Police is to provide Fox Valley Park District guests with a safe and enjoyable environment and experience connected with use of trails, parks, programs and facilities offered by the District.… Read More

The Fox Valley Park District invites residents to honor departed family members and fellow residents through the planting of a memorial tree or bench in a public park or along the trail system. Memorial Trees Donors may choose to plant a tree in honor of a loved one. The memorial is installed by the Park… Read More