February is often associated with hearts, valentines, and expressions of love—but at the Sycamore Park District, we believe it’s also the perfect time to focus on caring for yourself and the community around you. Love shows up in many forms, and one of the most meaningful is investing in health, connection, and well-being.

Park Districts play a vital role in supporting individual and community wellness year-round. By providing accessible green spaces, recreational facilities, and inclusive programs, we help create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to live healthy, connected lives. From trails and fitness classes that encourage physical activity to sports fields that promote teamwork and confidence, parks are designed to keep communities moving and thriving.

Wellness goes beyond physical health. Access to nature has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Parks offer a place to pause, recharge, and reconnect. They also serve as gathering spaces that strengthen community bonds, hosting events, leagues, and activities that bring neighbors together in safe, welcoming environments.

At the Sycamore Park District, we also support community health through nature education and environmentally conscious spaces that improve air and water quality while enhancing quality of life for plants, animals, and people!

To celebrate wellness this February, we invite you to take part in the annual Self-Care Fair, Saturday, February 28, from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. in the Sycamore Park District Community Center, 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore.

This free community event highlights resources, services, and activities in our community that support your mind, body, and spirit. We welcome participants to explore new ways to prioritize wellness, as well as vendors who are passionate about helping others live healthier, happier lives.

If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Melissa at melissad@sycparks.org and learn more at sycparks.org.

Sycamore Park District

480 Airport Rd.

Sycamore, IL 60178

Ph: 815-895-3365

sycparks.org