Prop those sleds and snowboards on the porch for a bit, and warm up with some cold-weather activities indoors! As winter retains its grip this month, consider these 5 events when filling your February calendar. FREE Nutrition Seminar from AMITA Health Join us for the final installment of AMITA Health’s workshop series that guides participants… Read More

Olivia Morton had just stepped off Turtle Trail, where she’d wound up a mega-strand of purple yarn that was used in an “imagination hike” after 2- and 3-year-old campers at Red Oak’s Imagination Station camp listened to the tale of Harold and the Purple Crayon. “I think about belonging a lot,” said Olivia, 15. “If… Read More

Hey, it's April in the FVPD, and we're celebrating the solar eclipse and goin' all pink at an event with Barbie. Check out more fun opportunities to enjoy this month below, and be sure to peep the Events Calendar for a full lineup of upcoming adventures. Family Bingo Night Can’t beat the time-honored tradition of… 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

Thursday - Saturday, March 10-12:  Winter Stage Presents: ‘Matilda’ at Prisco Community Center More than 60 cast members collaborate to tell the story of young genius Matilda Wormwood, who’s forced to put up with crude and distant parents and a strict bully of a school principal. Through the power of telekinesis, Matilda begins to fight back… Read More

A Fox Valley Park District Gift Card is a prepaid, reloadable gift card you can use to pay for purchases at participating Park District locations. It is a quick and convenient way to pay! Frequently Asked Questions Where can I purchase a Fox Valley Park District Gift Card? Fox Valley Park District Gift Cards may be… Read More

The Fox Valley Park District recognizes families may experience economic hardship from time to time. In keeping with our mission of providing opportunities and developing life skills through recreational programming and activities for all residents, the District offers financial assistance to qualifying families through the scholarship program. Available to all District residents who qualify*, scholarship… 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

We’re returning to recreation this fall, and are meeting all local, state and federal guidelines as we continue to prioritize community health and safety. FVPD is limiting class sizes for social distancing and has increased sanitization within our facilities. Unfortunately, we’ve had to reduce our usual number of offerings, as some programs are not possible… Read More

From one virtual race to another beginning in waves from two different starting gates, the annual Barnyard Dash 5K & Pig Pen One-Miler quite literally changed course the last couple years. But … “We’re basically bringing everything back to make it normal again,” says Abby Shepherd, the Fox Valley Park District’s rentals and events supervisor… Read More