Parks. People. Progress.

Serving Kankakee For Over 100 Years!

The Kankakee Valley Park District exists to acquire, develop and maintain parks; promote the conservation of natural and historical resources, and provide recreational facilities, programs, and services for the benefit of all District residents.

Established in 1925, The District serves the 28,250 residents of Aroma Park and Kankakee Townships. It is governed by five elected Park Board of Commissioners, and employs 10 full-time staff and approximately 70 part-time, seasonal, and temporary workers.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The Bird Park Administrative Office will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The KVPD Rec Center and Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena will remain open.

Please check our websites and Facebook pages for information on scheduled activities taking place that day.

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