That’s a wrap on National Park and Recreation month! We hope you’ve been inspired to get involved with the park district, whether it is checking out a new park, attending a special event, or taking a class. Learn more about ways to get involved on our website (foxvalleyparkdistrict.org) or flip through our latest adventure playbook: bit.ly/3xYm1cH National Recreation and Park Association #WhereYouBelong
Fox Valley Park District
Civic and Social Organizations
Aurora, Illinois 1,399 followers
Where Fun Begins!
About us
The Fox Valley Park District is a dynamic and growing park district that serves a diverse population of more than 236,000 people. Recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Agency, Fox Valley holds the nation’s highest honor as a National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in park and recreation management. Serving the communities of Aurora, Montgomery and North Aurora, the District maintains 168 parks and 48 miles of inter-connected regional trails amid 2,500 acres of parkland. Connected by the Fox River, our communities are tied together by the District’s commitment to promote vibrant, healthy lifestyles through fun and safe recreation opportunities that are environmentally and fiscally responsible. The Fox Valley Park District…Where Fun Begins!
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https://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/
External link for Fox Valley Park District
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
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- Aurora, Illinois
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- Government Agency
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101 W Illinois Ave.
Aurora, Illinois 60506, US
Employees at Fox Valley Park District
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Local park and recreation agencies play a vital role in the protection of our environment through green infrastructure, maintenance of public lands, preserving wildlife habitats and more. Local parks and nature centers also create essential environmental stewards who advocate for and protect our most precious public resources — our land, water, trees, open spaces and wildlife. With programs and activities at Red Oak Nature Center, we are connecting more community members with the outdoors every day! At Red Oak, you can explore the Chicagoland area’s only known cave, explore one of our six hiking trails, see Fox River wildlife up close, and take in views of the river on our Observation Deck. Learn more about Red Oak Nature Center: redoaknaturecenter.info National Recreation and Park Association #WhereYouBelong #ParksandRecMonth24
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Park districts provide spaces for enjoyable movement that can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health. Here at FVPD, that goes for indoors and out, no matter whether you work out at one of our four Fox Fitness locations or get your steps in at a park or on a trail. At Simmons Park on Aurora’s east side, residents can take their workout to the next level with a state-of-the-art Fitness Court, installed in fall of 2022. Free and accessible to all, the Fitness Court allows individuals to use their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations. Created with people aged 14 and over – and with all abilities – in mind, the workouts are adaptable for all fitness levels, allowing participants to move at their own pace. The Fitness Court is a collaborative venture with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL), the Fox Valley Park District, and National Fitness Campaign. Stop by Simmons Park at 1191 E. Indian Trail to give it a go! National Recreation and Park Association #WhereYouBelong #ParkandRecMonth #ParkandRecMonth24
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On National Park and Recreation Professionals Day, we’re celebrating our staff that consistently go above and beyond to serve our community with fun, diverse, and safe park and recreation experiences. If you’re interested in a career in Parks and Recreation, check out our Employment page and browse our open opportunities: bit.ly/FVPDteam #ParksandRecreation #FoxValleyParkDistrict #ParkDistrict
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When people see themselves reflected in a park — their cultures, languages, identities —they come back. That’s when the connection moves beyond an initial introduction and into a sense of belonging. Developed in 2020, the playground at Hope D. Wall School on Aurora's West Side aims to do just that. The expansive play area represents a state-of-the-art, ADA-accessible amenity that provides recreation and play opportunities for members in the community with special needs. The park serves Hope Wall students first, and is open to the community on evenings and weekends. National Recreation and Park Association #WhereYouBelong #ParkandRecMonth #ParkandRecMonth24
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Providing access to parks and recreational opportunities for all members of our diverse communities is an ongoing commitment by the Fox Valley Park District. This July, we are celebrating the people, spaces and programs that create a sense of belonging for our residents. Join us and National Recreation and Park Association as we uplift #WhereYouBelong! #ParkandRecMonth #ParkandRecMonth24
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On Tuesday, we held our Summer IMRF Staff Meeting at Blackberry Farm! Executive Director Jen Paprocki shared exciting updates about the park district's growth, followed by a hands-on, Amazing-Race-style safety training. There was friendly competition, fun costumes, and prizes for the winning teams. It was a great day of building community, celebrating our accomplishments, and continuing to grow our safety skills.
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As Women’s History Month closes, I’d like to share how wonderful it is to work for an organization that not only invites women to have a seat at the table but also respects and values thier input. I have the pleasure of leading the Fox Valley Park District‘s Recreation Department with these two ladies. Between us, we have more than 60 years of Recreation experience. We are creative, strong, and passionate about recreation and serving our community. We each bring our own perspective and talents to the team, which can sometimes cause friction but always makes us a stronger, more well rounded leadership team. We support each other, we learn from each other, and we have fun with each other. There is no one else I’d rather be an FVPD Barbie with! Thank you to all the women who shattered those glass ceilings before us so we could be where we are at today! #womenshistorymonth #recreation
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Recently we had the opportunity to attend a Women's Empowerment Summit hosted by the Quad County Urban League. We had the honor of hearing from women across the region discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the importance of advocating for one another. Thank you to everyone who shared their inspiring stories!
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