Naperville Park District

Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent, municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. An Illinois Distinguished Agency since 1994, the District is one of only 1% of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community. The District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres with 137 parks and provides more than 1,500 recreational, arts and environmental programs and special events annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, Fort Hill Activity Center, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk.

Park District Invites Adults Ages 50 and over to Take Survey on Active Adult Programs

The Naperville Park District invites adults ages 50 and over to take an online survey on active adult programming. Survey feedback will help the...

Naperville Park District plans Family-Friendly Halloween Events this Autumn

Get in the spirit all season long, walk the Riverwalk and celebrate safely. (PN File Photo) The Naperville Park District invites the community to attend...

Auditions for Magical Starlight Theatre’s ‘Anastasia’ will be September 26-27

With fond memories of Magical Starlight Theatre’s January 2026 production of "Shrek," child and adult actors are invited to audition for the January 2027...

Naperville Park District Set to Conduct Prescribed Burns this Fall

Staff begin preparations for seasonal ground-level burns as weather permits at Naperville parks and Springbrook Golf Course. (Naperville Park District Photo)  Naperville Park District Report This...

Back-to-school impacts hours at Centennial Beach, Paddleboat Quarry & Splash Pads

The Naperville Park District has announced late-summer hours for Centennial Beach, Paddleboat Quarry, Carillon Tours and splash pads as lifeguards and families prepare for...

Springbrook Golf Course to Host Special Olympics Illinois Skills Competition on July 29

PN Notes: The Springbrook driving range and practice area will be closed during the event. The 18-hole course remains open for play beginning at...

Naperville Park District Reminds Residents about Park Rules for Pets

As signs say, "Be a Doggone Good Neighbor” and help pets be good park guests. Always carry strong waste pick-up bags whenever walking dogs....

Annual Kite Fly Event Returns June 7 at Frontier Sports Complex

Families invited to witness amazing kites at this free event The 19th annual Kite Fly, hosted by the Naperville Park District and presented by The...

Memorial Day Weekend 2026: Naperville Park District Hours of Operation

Kindly review facility hours prior to Memorial Day Weekend. The Naperville Park District announces its hours of operation for the following facilities for Memorial Day...

Naperville Park District Launches 2026-2028 Strategic Plan

Above / Naperville Park District Park Board of Commissioners approves the plan and new organizational mission, vision and core values. (PN File Photo, 2001) Naperville...