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
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Rusty Rodeo (FREE)
Join us for this annual tradition at 2 sites this year! Glenwood Park Forest Preserve in Batavia and Primrose Farm in St. Charles. There are underwater varmints in our local streams and rivers and we want you to help find them! Our culprit is the Rusty crayfish, a tiny aquatic crustacean that is invasive in… Read More
Disc Golf
Jericho Lake Park ● Barnes Road and Jericho Road, Montgomery, IL ● Directions Disc golf is free, fun – and a great way to enjoy the outdoors. It brings new definition to “a walk in the park.” Try your hand at it some time! The Fox Valley Park District’s Jericho Lake Course is a smartly designed… Read More
Winter Recreation and Operations
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: Waubonsie Lake Park – Located just west of the playground, this semi-steep hill… Read More
Fairytale Wedding
You are cordially invited to a magical evening to celebrate the marriage of a royal couple surrounded by their closest friends. The event will begin with a short wedding ceremony performed by the Fairy Godmother, at the Performance Pavilion. Following the ceremony, guests are treated to a catered dinner and DJ-led dancing with the wedding… 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