Dixon Park District

Paschal: I certainly was not the first kid to find clowns less terrific and more terrifying; in fact, I think many adults feel similarly. I don’t quite have that fear as I once did but there is still a bit of uncertainty from me when it comes to the clown community.

Cirque Luz Dalia brought exciting stunts, acrobats, jugglers and fun to Dixon Park District's The Facility for two shows Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The act will be sticking around for two more shows on Wednesday.

With Easter just a week away, here are some egg hunts taking place throughout the Sauk Valley.

Gabe Buelvas, 17, of Dixon, received his Eagle Scout rank Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Buelvas' project was one of several upgrades to a west side park.

Oregon Park District got a $600,000 OSLAD grant. Mount Morris got $152,600 and Dixon received $68,200 from the program.

Sauk Valley Bank donated snack food items to the Dixon Park District on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. Hungry students using The Facility will be able to enjoy a bite after school.

Dixon Park District's Page Park ice rink opened Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 for skating fun.

With the year 2023 just one day from its end, join us as we take a look back at some of the memorable events that happened in the Sauk Valley month by month.

Dixon, Lee County and Polo treat local kids to a day of Christmas shopping Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 in Dixon.

City officials will host an open house Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, to familiarize residents with Dixon’s Project Rock.

The Dixon Park District officially opened its newest and biggest modern playground with a ceremony Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.

New equipment was unveiled at Vaile Park Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 by the Dixon Park District.

Dixon’s Lowell Park held their first ever fall festival Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at the Pinetum. The day featured vendors, crafts, snacks and a hayrack ride. Also on hand was a live action role playing group, CER LARP, who introduced their weapons, gear and rules in their fantasy world to visitors to the fest. Artists and gardeners alike brought in the fruits of their trade for sale at the fest.

A sticky day on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 brought people to the splash pad at the Meadows in Dixon.

The final day of the younger kids' Dixon Park District SPARK Camp was held Thursday, June 15, 2023 at The Meadows. Next week kids aged 10-14 will get their chance to have a couple days of outdoor fun.