Sure, binoculars and books remain vital tools in the world of “birding,” from hobbyists who watch to ornithologists who study. But gathering data on our feathered friends in this technology-driven society – and we’re not talking tweets – is paramount for scientists to identify migratory patterns and monitor behavioral shifts, as our climate does the… Read More

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking individuals to fill several paid positions to help complete the 2020 Census. As part of their efforts, officials from the Census Bureau will be holding upcoming recruiting events at the Fox Valley Park District’s three community centers, where residents can stop in and create a profile, before completing an… Read More

Press Release – November 7, 2019 Popular seasonal event expanded to Thursdays in 2019 AURORA – The Holiday Express train is welcoming all aboard throughout the month of December at Blackberry Farm, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring thousands of twinkling lights, festive holiday decorations and happy holiday music. New this year… Read More

The magic of winter is upon us and, with it, comes a blizzard of holiday-themed events and other seasonal programs offered by the Fox Valley Park District. For a full lineup of winter adventures, visit our calendar pages. For starters, consider these 10 events when filling in your calendar. Holiday Express Bring the family for… Read More

Every boxer worth his or her (smelling) salt needs a trusty cornerman. For Uni Muniz – board president of the Jesse “The Law” Torres Boxing Club, whose gym is housed inside the Fox Valley Park District’s Copley Boxing & Training Center – she has a year-round stable at her disposal, sometimes 50 at a time.… Read More

Press Release – January 21, 2020 Performances will be held Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 AURORA – The Fox Valley Park District’s Winter Stage production of Tarzan will be performed Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and 2 at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., in Aurora. Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday (Jan. 31), 7… Read More

We asked. You answered. Looks like we’re big fans of each other. In October 2019, we hosted a Fox Fitness Member Appreciation event and wanted to give members the opportunity to rate how we’re doing across several categories through a quick, eight-question survey, along with an “additional comments/suggestions” section at the end. Brett Meier, the… Read More

Press Release – February 11, 2020 Free event draws dozens of community organizations – and more AURORA – Families and children are invited to the Vaughan Athletic Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, when the Fox Valley Park District will hold its annual Family Fun Fair. The educational and interactive event runs from 11 a.m. to… Read More

Two words sure to nudge the adrenaline: Unannounced audit. Multiply that by five and you’re walking in the aqua socks of a Fox Valley Park District lifeguard – all of whom are certified by Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc., an international aquatic safety and risk management consulting firm dedicated to the prevention and elimination of… 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