The Fox Valley Park District was founded in 1947 to protect scenic vistas and land alongside the Fox River. It is the second largest

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, serving a population of more than 230,000 that includes the communities of

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, North Aurora, Montgomery and portions of Sugar Grove. Located approximately west of

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, the Park District's service area encompasses that include portions of Kane, DuPage, Kendall and

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counties. In 2009, Fox Valley was awarded a National Gold Medal award for excellence in parks in

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. The Park District is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. Each member is appointed by either the Kane County or DuPage County Board and serves a four-year term.

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