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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Girls in Sports Day Update

Monday, February 2, 2026

We’re excited about the vision behind our Girls in Sport program and want to ensure it delivers the most engaging and impactful experience possible for participants. To allow additional families the opportunity to register and to enhance the overall program experience, we’ve decided to postpone Girls in Sport to May.

Updated dates and registration details will be shared soon. We appreciate the community’s support and look forward to welcoming even more girls this spring!

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Our Updated Program Guide Is Now Available!