This July, National Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), recognizes the important role park districts have in their communities. The Naperville Park District’s mission “to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community” influences the
At the May 23, meeting, the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners approved the naming of the synthetic turf field at Knoch Park, “Wintrust Athletic Field.” The Park Board approved the naming by resolution following a 60-day consideration period required by the Park District’s policies, which began March 14. Earlier
As signs of Spring appear in the woodlands and in the parks, the Naperville Park District reminds park visitors to be aware of the needs of birds and other wildlife that are nesting or raising their young. Spring is nesting time for geese, who become protective of their mates and
During the April 11, Naperville Park District Board meeting, police officer Arzania Williams, known as “Zook”, was honored for his service to the community when he officially retired. Officer Williams began his career in law enforcement with the City government of Naperville in the mid-1980s. For the last decade, he
The Government Finance Officers Association of the U. S. and Canada (GFOA) recently informed the Naperville Park District that the District has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award for its 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This award recognizes organizations that go beyond the minimum requirements
Naperville Park District Board president, Mary Gibson, was presented with the Master Board Member Award Saturday, Jan. 27, during the 2024 Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)/Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Soaring to New Heights Conference. Master Board Member is the highest level in IAPD’s Board Member Development Program.
Naperville Park District is a partner with the DuPage County Stormwater Management Department to complete three projects that will improve the area’s capacity to manage stormwater, improve water quality in the DuPage River and enhance the shoreline environment. The three projects are: pond shoreline restoration at Brighton Ridge Park, 775
At its December 14, meeting, the Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners voted to adopt the 2024 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. Prior to the meeting, the draft budget was posted on the District’s website for a 30-day public review period. Additionally, the District released the 2024 Budget Snapshot, a
Naperville Park District is pleased to announce that a partnership with Naperville Running Company will continue this Winter for the ninth consecutive year to support snow removal on a two-mile trail in south Naperville. The trail extends from the Route 59 pedestrian bridge through Frontier Sports Complex, Ashbury Park and
Naperville Park District thanks everyone who contributed to the 2023 Pennies for Pies drive to provide pumpkin pies for the annual Thanksgiving meal initiative at Loaves & Fishes Community Services. Preschool children, Park District employees, and many Naperville residents provided cash donations at several Park District facilities, and online contributions
The YMCA and Naperville Park District, through the generous support of community donors and volunteers, will continue the annual tradition of providing a special Christmas meal for Naperville seniors and families in need. Volunteers will deliver meals to the homes of Naperville seniors and families on the morning of Saturday,
The Naperville Park District’s Knoch Knolls Nature Center will be host to Terrific Turkeys November 18 and November 20-22 as part of the Nature Discovery Days program—a series of free, self-guided activities for families. Easy instructions and materials are available for families to participate in any or all of the
The Fort Hill Wellness Series will address the topic of weight training for women, featuring the expertise of personal trainers Anna Aquino and Heather Grier, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct, 24 at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. “Weight training has many benefits for women, yet according to
Naperville Park District invites the community to the three remaining three reopening celebrations of the four newly-renovated playgrounds. The schedule includes: Neighbors are invited to bring their families and friends to participate in a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, enjoy refreshments and giveaways, and explore the new play equipment. If inclement weather
New this year, the Naperville Park District will have separate registration dates for the Fall and Winter sessions of the Naperville Youth Basketball League. Registration for the Fall Youth Basketball League will begin at noon Tuesday, Aug. 29 for residents and at noon Thursday, Aug. 31 for nonresidents. Resident Winter
In celebration of Independence Day, the Naperville Community Fireworks Show will take place at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive. The 2023 Fireworks Show co-hosts are Naperville Park District and the City of Naperville government and presented by Woody Buick GMC. There is
The community is invited to celebrate the completion of the course renovation at Springbrook Golf Course with a ribbon-cutting event at the course from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 in Naperville, with co-hosts the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Naperville Park District, the event will
DuPage County Toys for Tots program representatives visited the Naperville Park District Thursday, April 27, to present the Park Police with a plaque recognizing their efforts and the generosity of the community in the 2022 Toys for Tots campaign. Campaign coordinator Diane Busman and Corporal Charles Bruser/USMC, retired, congratulated the
At its April 27, meeting, the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners honored Josh McBroom for his four years of service as a Park commissioner. Board president Mary Gibson thanked commissioner McBroom for his diligent work and involvement to help guide the District in its good stewardship and in the
Naperville Park District invites the community to attend an open house Thursday, April 27 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. to discuss proposed updates to the District’s Master Plan. The meeting will be held at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, in Multipurpose Room 3. Staff members from the
