There is no question that sports are woven into the fabric of Naperville and supported by the wide variety of activities our local sports facilities can accommodate.
The Naperville Park District (NPD) expertly combines community amenities with sports complexes and fields, including Commissioners Park and Frontier Park (large complexes perfect for soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball) and the DuPage River and Nike Park sports complexes.
Newly-opened Wolf’s Crossing Park has two large multi-use fields, fields for softball and baseball, open grass areas for practices, a splash pad and a ninja course. Other NPD updates include two synthetic turf youth baseball infields, a third cricket pitch, and new turf at Commissioners Park. For pickleball fans, NPD has 18 dedicated outdoor and six indoor courts, including six new pickleball courts at Frontier Park.
North Central College (NCC) has indoor and outdoor facilities right in the heart of Naperville. NCC has a brand new turf field to accommodate softball and youth baseball. All outdoor fields are outfitted with state-of-the-art LED lights capable of programmable light shows. “Res/Rec Center” is NCC’s indoor facility that can host basketball, track, tennis and volleyball and pickleball. These gorgeous facilities are perfect for one day events, tournaments, club teams, and high school/community events.
TOCA Soccer Center, 1740 Quincy Ave, is a 95,000 sq. ft. indoor soccer and sports center that offers soccer training and leagues for all ages. They have futsal courts and indoor turf fields suited for sports like soccer, flag football and lacrosse. They offer technology driven training, clinics, host sports leagues, and provide local families and businesses a venue for special events, parties, and small tournaments. This facility also has food, drinks and adult beverages available for purchase.
The Naperville Yard, 1607 Legacy Circle, is an indoor sports facility that can host a variety of field sports (soccer, lacrosse, flag football) for practices or events. They also have a batting cage, basketball open play, and host Acceleration sports performance training. Unique features include a play tower, inflatables and nerf battles, catering to birthday parties, field trips, and school social events. They also offer summer camps, on-site daycare, and after-school sports programs with bus service.
For questions about sports facilities, accommodations, or complimentary welcome bags for visiting groups staying at Naperville hotels, please reach out to me at cmadinya@naper.org. Additional information on restaurants and hotels can be found on DineNaperville.com or VisitNaperville.com.
