Serving Kankakee For 100 Years!

We are thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone—the 100th anniversary of the Kankakee Valley Park District! This year, we proudly commemorate a century of parks, people, and progress, and we would be honored to have you as a vital part of this momentous occasion.

Since our establishment in 1925, the Kankakee Valley Park District has been dedicated to acquiring, developing, and maintaining parks that enrich the lives of our community. We are committed to promoting the conservation of our natural and historical resources while providing exceptional recreational facilities, programs, and services for the benefit of all 28,250 residents of Aroma Park and Kankakee Townships.

As we reflect on the past century, we celebrate the countless memories created in our parks and the connections forged among our residents. Our journey has been guided by the leadership of our five elected Park Board Commissioners and the hard work of our dedicated team of 10 full-time staff members, along with approximately 70 part-time, seasonal, and temporary workers. Together, we have fostered a vibrant community that thrives on the joy of outdoor experiences.

We are thrilled to celebrate this centennial milestone with a Gala that honors our history and looks ahead to a bright future. Your consideration in sponsoring this event is more than an investment in a celebration—it’s a partnership that helps us continue serving our community for the next 100 years. With your support, we can enhance programs, maintain our parks, and reintroduce summer camp, offering financial assistance to Kankakee residents and providing over 7,200 hours of summer camp in 2026. Together, we can ensure the Kankakee Valley Park District continues to enrich lives for generations to come.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to partner with us in celebrating our centennial. Together, we can make this Gala a memorable event that reflects the spirit of our community and the legacy KVPD.

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Event Details

The Centennial Gala will to be held at the elegant Bill Spriggs CivicAuditorium, located at 803 S. 8th Ave. in Kankakee, on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 5 o’clock in the evening. Attendees will be treated to the musical performance of the Southside Social Club while enjoying a sit-down dinner catered by The Bennett-Curtis House. The evening will feature cocktails, raffle prizes, and an opportunity to bid on remarkable silent auction items, all aimed at providing children in our community with the chance to attend our summer daycamp next year.

Tickets to the event are $75 per person and may be purchased online atwww.kvpd.com or call us at (815) 939-1311.

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Serving Kankakee For 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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