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 36,000 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.
As of today, Region 7 has moved into Phase 4 of the reopening plan. All information regarding what is allowed can be found at:
https://dceocovid19resources.com/restore-illinois/restore-illinois-phase-4/
Ice Valley
Groups of 50 can be on the ice and 50 spectators allowed. Hockey is still considered higher risk but can play at Level 3 which consists of intraconference, intraregional, or intra league play and meets/games. Figure Skating is in the lower risk category. They can do Level 1-4 which consists of competitions, championships, out of state play, etc.
Recreation
All outdoor recreation is open. Indoor recreation can be at a maximum of 50 participants. We will begin to accept reservations for open gym basketball.
Rentals
We will allow rentals of the following facilities and capacity. Beckman-45, Bird-30, Goselin-30, Jeffers-15, Rec Center classrooms-16, Rec Center gym-50.
As usual, our trails and playgrounds remain open and available for your outdoor recreational needs.
Anyone entering any of our facilities must wear a face covering, maintain social distance, wash hands often.