Above / Help grow interest and provide public input for the Naperville Park District Draft Master Plan for Southwest Community Park, now featured online for feedback through May 3, 2018. At this time, the Q&A states “no budget is set for the development of Southwest Community Park. Park District staff will determine budgeting once the Master Plan is completed and approved.” Consider how local tax dollars could be allocated/raised to support the plan.
UPDATE, May 2, 2018 / Additional feedback beyond the online survey may be emailed to Park District Executive Director Ray McGury
The Naperville Park District invites residents to view the draft master plan for Southwest Community Park and to provide feedback. Residents may email their comments to Executive Director Ray McGury at rmcgury@napervilleparks.org at any time.
Additionally, an online survey is available at www.napervilleparks.org/parks/southwestcommunitypark through May 3.
“It was brought to our attention that the survey does not allow comments without completing a ranking of park amenities,” explained Executive Director Ray McGury. “For example, if a person wanted to say that they do not want a certain amenity or even any development at the park, the survey is unable to capture that information.”
“We don’t want to limit public feedback just to the survey results,” added McGury. “We want to hear from all sides and maintain 100% transparency and openness in this process. We invite residents to contact me by email at rmcgury@napervilleparks.org if they were unable to express their opinions on the survey.”
Master Plan Presentation / 5:30PM Thurs., June 14
Following further review the draft site master plan will be presented to the board of commissioners for discussion at a special workshop at 5:30PM on Thursday, June 14, immediately preceding its regular 7PM meeting (According to the Park District’s website, the meeting is at City Hall.). As always, residents may attend the meeting and sign up to comment. A completed master plan will be brought to the board for approval in summer 2018. The master plan will guide the District in future development of the park, which most likely will span multiple years, depending on needs, costs and funding.
Southwest Community Park is a 33-acre site located in southwest Naperville at the intersection of Wolf’s Crossing Road and Trumpet Avenue.
Editor’s Note / Input from the public appears to be at a minimum when considering the large size of this community. Perhaps making a decision on the amenities in the 33-acre park at this time is premature. Perhaps extend the survey deadline.
April and May are busy times for families with all the spring activities, proms, end-of-the-school year commitments, etc. Perhaps slow down with the ambitious planning to be sure to get it right.
One resident suggested to PN that the park district simply create a trail around the property for now. Keep the property natural with a trail for walking, jogging and biking.
Meanwhile, enjoy the blooming bluebells in Knoch Knolls Park. From the Riverwalk to May Watts to Knoch Knolls, etc., we love our attractive parks!
UPDATE, April 28, 2018 / Southwest Community Park Survey available online through May 3, 2018, so Naperville residents can provide feedback on draft site master plan.
The Naperville Park District invites residents to view the draft master plan for Southwest Community Park and to provide feedback through a survey at www.napervilleparks.org/parks/southwestcommunitypark. The online survey will be available through May 3.
The draft site master plan is based on community input provided at a March 1 public meeting with 40 attendees, at stakeholder workshops and through an online survey following the meeting that received more than 1,200 responses.
The Park District hosted a second public meeting on April 25 to present the draft plan and to ask residents for their ideas and preferences regarding both outdoor and indoor amenities to be considered in the plan.
Approximately 30 people attended the meeting. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation and an audio recording of the meeting are posted with a link to the survey. The online survey expands the opportunity for public input to the entire community and will be an important source of guidance for the future development of the park.
Southwest Community Park is a 33-acre site located in southwest Naperville at the intersection of Wolf’s Crossing Road and Trumpet Avenue.
Following further review the draft site master plan will be presented to the board of commissioners for discussion at a board meeting in June. A completed master plan will be brought to the board for approval in summer 2018. The master plan will guide the District in future development of the park, which most likely will span multiple years, depending on needs, costs and funding.
Original Post, April 24, 2018 / Naperville Park District will present its Draft Master Plan for Southwest Community Park beginning at 7PM at the Wed., April 25, 2018, Public Meeting.
Naperville residents are invited to attend a community meeting with Naperville Park District staff and consultants beginning at 7PM on Wed., April 25, at the Fort Hill Activity Center, west of Ogden Avenue.
Following a brief presentation, residents will have the opportunity to comment on a draft Master Plan for future development of 33-acre Southwest Community Park, located at 3252 Wolf’s Crossing Road. The draft plan is based on resident feedback from the March 1, 2018, public meeting, email comments, an online survey and stakeholder meetings.
Feedback encouraged April 26-May 3
Individuals who wish to share their ideas but are unable to attend the public meeting, a comment section will be available on the Naperville Park District’s website athttps://www.napervilleparks.org/parkimprovementprojects/southwestcommunitypark from Thurs., April 26 through Thurs., May 3.
The public meeting will be held in the first-floor multi-purpose rooms at Fort Hill Activity Center, located at 20 Fort Hill Drive.
