The email arrived in September from resident Karalyn Falatovich, who was already thinkin’ spring and hoping to proactively connect with Fox Valley Park District staff and collab on an early ’24 planting project. Or, more specifically in terms of staff, “someone who could nerd out with me about trees.” A first-time homeowner in the Lakewood… Read More

Public Notice In partnership with West Aurora School District 129, the Fox Valley Park District has been officially approved for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers federal grant for the current school year with final budget approved on November 21, 2023 and retroactive to July 1, 2023. This is year two of… Read More

Fox Valley Park District provides outdoor venues ideal for a variety of special events. The Waubonsie Lake Trail and Gilman Trail serve as scenic routes for hosting 5K runs, walk-a-thons, bike races, and more. Groups are welcome to reserve any of our parks for gatherings of all sizes. Special event inquiries may be completed online… Read More

Each year, garden plots are available to residents through the Park District’s Garden Plot Program. Plots are 20 feet by 30 feet each and are $15 per plot for residents ($30 for non-residents), with a maximum of four (4) plots that each gardener may register to use. Those who rented garden plots the previous year… Read More

2021 Summer Camps are Almost Here! The Fox Valley Park District offers a variety of summer camps. Summer Camps Here’s a quick rundown of our summer lineup, but be sure to check out our 2021 Summer Camp Guide for a more comprehensive look. Register your kiddos before the fun fills up! The Summer Camp Guide is… Read More

Summer Camps Here’s a quick rundown of our summer lineup, but be sure to check out our interactive Summer Camp Guide for a more comprehensive look. Register your kiddos beginning March 16! The Summer Camp Guide is fully interactive … simply click to register. The summer camp season is from June 3 to August 9. Summer… Read More

July means we’re smack dab in the middle of summer, so what better way to celebrate than through Park and Recreation Month? Since it was proclaimed by the National Park and Recreation Association in 1985, Americans have celebrated Park and Recreation Month each July to promote the importance of health and wellness, conservation and social… Read More

Moms and sons can enjoy a night out together at Blackberry Farm. There will be a DJ leading dancing and games. The train and wagon ride will be open, and dinner and drinks will be provided. Dinner will be a hot dog bar, chips, sides, and bottled water. All attendees ages 1 and up (including… Read More

Press Release – September 19, 2019 District’s arts programs, offerings recognized by IAPD as ‘Best of the Best’ AURORA – The Fox Valley Park District today announces that it has received a “Best of the Best” award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. The FVPD captured the honor in the category of Arts in… Read More

“We are heavily focused on social and emotional learning.” Those are the words of Deedee Buscher, the Fox Valley Park District’s preschool supervisor. Now let’s turn to a mom of three, Michelle Thorsen, whose youngest daughter is currently enrolled in the District’s Creative Play Preschool for 3-year-olds at Eola Community Center. Young Sydney is following… Read More