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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

Fox Valley Park District Shelter Reservations Open Feb. 1 

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

Fox Valley Riptides

Founded in 2017, the Fox Valley Riptides are a year-round competitive swim team offering high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction for children ages 5 and up. The goal of the Riptides is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to… Read More

What's Happening Around the FVPD this March?

Dig into a busy menu of March activities at the Fox Valley Park District Here are some ideas to get you started, and be sure to check out the Events Calendar for a full lineup of fun this month. FVPD Job Fair Ever wondered how much fun it would be spending a whole summer at Blackberry Farm… Read More

Parker's Foundation Grant Program

Parker’s Foundation Grant Program Through this program, residents may apply for grant funds to help cover the fees of our core programs, such as Preschool and Summer Camps. Separate from our program scholarships, which award qualified participants up to $160 individually each year, Parker’s Foundation Grant Program helps bridge the gap to provide access for… Read More

Bug Fest Swarms to Spotlight at Red Oak Nature Center, Lippold Park

Press Release – August 16, 2021 11th annual event staged for Saturday, Aug. 21 AURORA – Somebody say something about the great cicada invasion of ’21, when bazillions of those little noisemakers would emerge in plague-like fashion for a month or so during the spring? Anybody even see one around here? If you feel slighted,… Read More

Fox Valley Park District to Host Annual Job Fair

Press Release – February 18, 2020 “I actually like to call it more of a ‘hiring fair,’ because we’re hiring on the spot,” said Lisa Santoria, the FVPD’s director of human resources. “This is a perfect opportunity for college- and high school-age students to secure a summer position before classes wrap up for the year.”… Read More

New-look FVPD Program Offers Families a Chance to Get Creative

When the trees start to burst like autumn-tinged fireworks, the air becomes crisp ‘n fresh, and apple cider doughnuts headline the assortment of homemade goodies at local farm stands, well … yes, Fox Valley, we’re about to enter sweater weather. Welcome to fall. And with its return comes a new, outdoor activity presented by the… Read More

Recital Track Classes

Our youth recital track classes are our year-round (September-May) classes that will prepare our dancers for the stage in May at our Spring Dance Recitals.  These classes will focus on skill building, technique, confidence, and choreography… with an emphasis on having fun in a structured dance environment! Classes are offered in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe,… Read More


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