Fox Valley Park District
Laureen Baumgartner is a seasoned recreation professional with extensive experience in program development and management. Currently serving as a Recreation Supervisor at Fox Valley Park District-Blackberry Farm since August 2005, responsibilities include overseeing summer camps, family trips, historical field trips, and events for all ages. Previous roles at Fox Valley Park District involved managing school programs and special events, while experience at Jewish Community Center of Chicago as Assistant Camp Director involved processing registrations and coordinating field trips. Early career experience includes a position as Assistant to the Senior Coordinator at Fox Valley Park District-Prisco Community Center. Laureen holds a Bachelor of Science in Leisure Studies-Recreation Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Fox Valley Park District
The Fox Valley Park District is a dynamic and growing park district that serves a diverse population of more than 236,000 people. Recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Agency, Fox Valley holds the nation’s highest honor as a National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in park and recreation management. Serving the communities of Aurora, Montgomery and North Aurora, the District maintains 168 parks and 48 miles of inter-connected regional trails amid 2,500 acres of parkland. Connected by the Fox River, our communities are tied together by the District’s commitment to promote vibrant, healthy lifestyles through fun and safe recreation opportunities that are environmentally and fiscally responsible. The Fox Valley Park District…Where Fun Begins!