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Thursday, April 25, 2024

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.

‘Pennies for Pies’ drive again will benefit Loaves & Fishes

Above / During last year's 12th Annual “Pennies for Pies” drive to benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Services for Thanksgiving dinners, Craig Maki of...

Auditions for ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are Oct. 26-27

Children and adults are invited to audition on Oct. 26-27 for Magical Starlight Theatre’s January 2020 production of “The Wizard of Oz.”  This classic, well-loved...

Fort Hill Activity Center to host Friday night dance party Nov. 15

After last year’s inaugural Zumba Dance Party filled the gym, Fort Hill Fitness instructors were inspired to host another dance party, expanding the styles...

Park District’s Omar Sandoval receives two innovation awards

The Special Districts/Midwest program has selected Naperville Park District’s Information Technology Director Omar Sandoval as the winner of two Special District Technology Innovation Awards:...

Air National Guard Band of the Midwest to Perform Free Concert July 1

As part of its 2019 summer tour, the Air National Guard Band of the Midwest will perform a free concert at the Millennium Carillon...

Naperville Park District plans to modify outdoor active shooter training for staff

Above / A training event at Centennial Beach prior to its opening for the season prompted the Naperville Park District to extend its regrets...

Park District’s 2019 Spring Tulip Bulb Sale Set for May 17

The Naperville Park District’s annual tulip bulb sale will take place on Friday, May 17, beginning at 8AM. The bulbs for sale will include...

Park District skating and sledding ready for short season

Above / When the temperature dips into the teens, skating rinks for hockey and recreation are attractive in Centennial Park adjacent to the Riverwalk,...

Santa House now open at the Riverwalk

Santa House begins Friday, November 30 and continues through Sunday, December 23. Located on the Naperville Riverwalk at Jackson Ave. and Webster St., Santa House is...

Park District and the Y co-host 2018 Christmas lunch

Naperville senior citizens and those in need who may find themselves alone for Christmas this year are invited to the 35th annual Christmas luncheon at 11:30AM on...

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