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Be thankful for May Theilgaard Watts
As Illinois days grow shorter and cooler, when we step onto the trail at May Watts Park, we’re mindful that the colorful landscape surrounding...
Sunsets, snow and sunshine set the scene for photos in May Watts Park
At the end of a cloudy New Year's Day, a sketchy sunset cast light on rolling fog throughout May Watts Park. During a brisk...
Explore an attitude of gratitude for May Watts Park
As Illinois days grow shorter and cooler, when we step onto the trail at May Watts Park, we’re mindful that the colorful landscape surrounding...
Springtime in Naperville Parks / April-May 2022
Naperville Park District has scheduled egg hunts, wildflower walks and other spring-themed events for all ages during April and May. In between special events,...
Naperville Park District is honored with ‘Best Green Practices’ award and PN thoughts turn to May Watts
Above / Welcoming and free open spaces for recreation and reflection are essential to the quality of life everywhere. In this Midwestern community, the...
May Day attracts anglers to Lake Osborne, one of many popular fishing spots in Naperville
Above / Local fishing opportunities abound all around Lake Osborne behind the Naperville Public Safety Center. Ponds at May Watts Park and Commissioners Park as well...
A duck tale in May Watts Park
Above / Yes. You could say we observed a Mother Mallard keeping her ducks in a row.
Monday, April 27, 2010 / Monday afternoon when...
Naperville Mayor’s Proclamation recognizes ‘Women’s History Month’ in 2019
Above / In light of Women's History Month, during the March 19, 2019, City Council Meeting women were invited to share the spotlight for...
Step-by-step basin dredging at May Watts Park
Above / Back in July 2018, a sign placed at the Sequoia Road entrance to May Watts Park announced a basin dredging/water quality project...
Fond memories at May Watts Park during the merry month of May
Above / The great blue heron can stand 46 inches tall on long legs with a wingspan of 72 inches. Its upper body is blueish...
Muddy banks show how high May Watts Pond was May 2
Above / A Mallard duck feeds and basks in the sun along the banks of the May Watts Pond at 8AM, May 3.
When seasons...
Just anglin’ for fun in the sun at May Watts Pond
Above / About 4PM Fri., March 24, Ryan Solomon caught a wide-mouth bass at May Watts Pond. (Photo by Mark Lara)
At 2PM Fri., March...
Oh! The beauty of nature at May Watts Park
Above / Take a hike up the sled hill at May Watts Park to observe its ever-changing view every day, especially in autumn.
The colorful...
May Watts Elementary is honored as 2015 National Blue Ribbon School
Above / May Watts Elementary School is located at 800 S. Whispering Hills Drive in the West Wind Subdivision. Â Brian LeCrone is the present...
May Watts Trail provides peaceful place to observe seasonal changes
Above / Discover a large variety of ever changing wildflowers at May Watt Park where the fish bite, too.
UPDATE July 15, 2015 / In...
New trail is taking shape around May Watts Pond
May Watts Park, just as the elementary school adjacent to it in the West Wind subdivision, is named for May Theilgaard Watts (1893 –...
Take a journey with May Watts on the Prairie Path
With 487 words, Naperville’s May Theilgaard Watts changed history. Her letter to the editor of the Chicago Tribune, published on Sept. 30, 1963 proposed...
Go fish at Lake Osborne, just steps from the Naperville Public Safety Center
Above / Fishing at Lake Osborne posts a daily catch limit of six bass, but we can't confirm success for this family on July...
Earth Day Weekend 2023 in Naperville
Above & Below / May Watts Pond attracted a variety of waterfowl and fishermen on Earth Day 2023. Mallard ducks, great blue heron, double-crested...
Things to do around Naperville this weekend: April 21-23
Friday
Supporter Appreciation Party / 5PM to 8PM at Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Avenue. As Paul Hinterlong steps down from 14...
