Fox Valley Park District

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 

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.

Fox Valley Park District employees and volunteers, along with friends and family, were proud to walk in the Pride Parade in downtown Aurora on June 9!

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

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!

👋 Meet Ivan Gomez, a Fitness Desk Attendant at Fox Fitness Copley. Ivan has been a part of the park district for more than ten years! He currently works at Fox Fitness Copley because he likes to give back to his community. Ivan’s favorite thing about working at the park district has always been the diverse staff and patrons that he meets and interacts with on a daily basis. To him, these experiences are a good reflection of the welcoming feel that Aurora brings. Community members are welcoming and always willing to help others, without judgement. Ivan’s favorite pieces of equipment are kettlebells because it’s easy to create a full body workout with them. In his free time, Ivan likes to work out and tend to his garden. Next time you're at Copley, make sure to say hello to Ivan! #FoxValleyParkDistrict #parksandrecreation #fitnessprofessionals #employeespotlight #fitnesscareer

🚨 Don't miss our job fair at Prisco Community Center THIS weekend from 9-11:30 a.m. Opportunities will be available in recreation, camps, aquatics, parks and grounds, Red Oak, Blackberry Farm and more, with all jobs paying at least $15/hour. If you pre-register and attend the job fair at Prisco Community Center, we'll give you a $20 Amazon gift card!   Learn more and pre-register: bit.ly/3SLuyXT   #hiring #employment #jobfair2024 #jobfair #jobalert #auroraillinois #aurorail #parksandrecreation #jobopportunity

📣 Calling all job seekers!📣 We're gearing up for our busy summer season and hiring staff. Pre-register and attend our job fair at Prisco Community Center on March 16 to learn about job openings in recreation, camps, aquatics, and more, and we'll give you an Amazon gift card! All jobs pay at least $15/hour. Will we see you there? Learn more and pre-register: bit.ly/3SLuyXT #hiring #jobfair #jobfair2024 #employment #jobopportunities #applynow

Want to have fun at work? Check out our job fair at Prisco Community Center on March 16 to learn about our upcoming job opportunities, and see what it's like to work at Fox Valley Park District - where fun begins! If you pre-register and attend the job fair, we'll give you a $20 Amazon gift card, and if you interview for a job, you'll be entered to win 1 of 3 $100 Amazon gift cards.   Learn more and pre-register: bit.ly/3SLuyXT   #hiring #employment #jobfair2024 #jobfair #jobalert #auroraillinois #aurorail #parksandrecreation #jobopportunity

Are you or someone you know looking for a job? Join us at our job fair on March 16 to learn more about our upcoming openings. There will be a variety of opportunities available, including positions in recreation, camps, aquatics, parks and grounds, Red Oak Nature Center, Blackberry Farm and more, with all jobs paying at least $15/hour. If you pre-register and attend the job fair at Prisco Community Center, we'll give you a $20 Amazon gift card! AND if you interview for a job, you'll be entered to win 1 of 3 $100 Amazon gift cards. Learn more and pre-register: bit.ly/3SLuyXT #hiring #employment #jobfair2024 #jobfair #jobalert #auroraillinois #aurorail #parksandrecreation #jobopportunity