Riverwalk Reflections
Ever wonder why basins in downtown Naperville fountains are now black?
Above / Located at 400 S. Eagle Street, the fountain in front of the Naperville Municipal Center is one of five outdoor fountains in...
Paddleboat Quarry Opening Kicks off the Summer Season May 10
Above / Paddleboat rides around the quarry are opportunities to watch waterfowl such as double-crested cormorants, egrets, great blue heron, Canada geese and Mallard...
Naperville Park District Reminds Everyone to ‘Share the Trails’
Above / Follow trail etiquette to ensure safety and enjoyment for all. From neighborhood parks such as May Watts Park pictured here to linear...
Downtown Naperville shop ‘give back’ event on Earth Day will benefit the Riverwalk
Kendra Scott is located along Van Buren Avenue in Main Street Promenade at 55 S. Main Street. The downtown Naperville shop will donate 20...
Ever wonder what inspired well-known attractions in Naperville?
Above / The labyrinth that sets the stage for the Riverwalk Amphitheater near Eagle Street was inspired by a labyrinth that dates back to...
Be safe while viewing the partial solar eclipse
Above / Back on August 21, 2017, folks in protective glasses gathered along the Riverwalk and throughout downtown Naperville to view the partial solar...
Fog and flood warning yet to be lifted along Naperville Riverwalk
At 3PM Fri., Jan. 26, 2024, The Weather Channel forecast read, "Showers tapering off early with foggy conditions overnight. Areas of patchy fog. Low...
October Editor’s Notes
Above / Autumn colors along the Riverwalk will be changing to their natural brilliance soon. (PN File Photo)
Cheers to autumn!
Discover many golden opportunities for...
Things to do around Naperville this weekend – Sept. 22-24
Above / It's beginning to feel like autumn throughout Naperville! Cheers to the changing season. Find two fountains for coins along the Riverwalk between...
Riverwalk commemorates 42 years Sept. 7
And PN marks 22 years...What's the catch?
On Sept. 7, 2023, the Naperville Riverwalk will commemorate its first 42 years. The Dandelion Fountain in the...
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...
Blue skies illuminate can-do spirit of Naperville and gifts from the heart
Above / The view from the Farmers Plaza near the Cliff Preston tribute at the Eagle Street entrance to the Naperville Riverwalk is a...
Sunshine, 48 degrees and six kayakers on the DuPage River
Looking north along the DuPage River, the view from the Jefferson Avenue Bridge included six kayakers in the morning sunshine on Sunday, Feb. 12,...
Sounds of bells in iconic Moser Tower still silent as New Year begins
Above / Moser Tower with a 72-bell carillon is located along the Naperville Riverwalk at 433 Aurora Avenue. (PN Photo, Dec. 31, 2022)
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Naperville’s park restoration projects include invasive tree removal
Above / Look for signs of ongoing efforts by Naperville Park District to encourage healthy growth in natural areas.
Naperville Park District plans projects in...
Take a Mobile Nature Scavenger Hunt in Sindt Woods near the Riverwalk
Above / A Mobile Nature Scavenger Hunt is now available for Sindt Woods, located at the west end of the Riverwalk. Throughout the years,...
Mandatory Application Workshops Set for Three Naperville Funding Programs
Remember! Naperville loves its parades! Thank you, SECA, for city services! Applicants for a Community Development Block Grant, Social Services Grant, and/or Special Events...
Celebrate the memory of Chuck Papanos during events on July 30
Above / The community is welcome to gather Friday, July 30, 2021, at the Grand Pavilion, located on the Riverwalk's west end, to honor...
Discover where Naperville Riverwalk is flowering as winter wraps up
Above / Since 1981, the Naperville Riverwalk has provided a natural setting to pause and reflect about this community's can-do spirit. Viewed from the...
Naperville Riverwalk is alive with sights and sounds, prepared for spring’s arrival on March 19
Above / New banners for the Naperville Riverwalk mark the Farmers Plaza at Eagle Street, a good place to pause and reflect about this...