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Naperville Park District in the Local Media: Recent Articles

3 moms with young kids elected to the Naperville Park Board
April 8, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Naperville Park District launches "Park It in Naperville" campaign
April 7, 2021 | Positively Naperville

3 women lead in race for 4 seats on Naperville Park Board
April 6, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Park District launches "Park It in Naperville" campaign
April 6, 2021 | NCTV-17

Naperville Park District summer camps guide now available online
April 5, 2021 | Daily Herald

Naperville Park District summer camps guide now available online
April 5, 2021 | Positively Naperville

Naperville Park District summer camps guide now available online
April 5, 2021 | Patch.com

Candidates for Naperville Park District offer vision for upcoming master plan
March 31, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Gold Star Families memorial draws closer at Naperville's Veterans Park with potential $10,000 from Park District
March 30, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Park District offers outdoor fitness, wildflower walks and garden tours
March 30, 2021 | Daily Herald

Controlled burns planned
March 20, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Park District offers spring events, virtual programs and spring break camps
March 18, 2021 | Positively Naperville

Park District to conduct seasonal controlled burns
March 17, 2021 | Positively Naperville

Park District to conduct seasonal controlled burns
March 16, 2021 | Patch.com

Junior Golfapalooza set for April 17 at Springbrook Golf Course
March 16, 2021 | Positively Naperville

Junior Golfapalooza set for April 17 at Springbrook Golf Course
March 15, 2021 | Daily Herald

Park District Board Previews 2021 Capital Projects
February 26, 2021 | NCTV-17

Admission would be charged if Manchester light show moves to Naperville park
February 19, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Organizers of the Manchester holiday light show want to move their extravaganza to Naperville Park location
February 16, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Park District's Officer David White Scholarship Applications Open
February 14, 2021 | NCTV-17

Naperville Park District recognized by Versiti Blood Centers
February 13, 2021 | Patch.com

Naperville Park District seeks applications for the 2021 Officer David White Scholarship
February 12, 2021 | Daily Herald

Naperville Park District recognized by Versiti Blood Centers for 2020 Blood Drives
February 12, 2021 | Daily Herald

Applications open for the 2021 David White Scholarship
February 12, 2021 | Patch.com

2021 PGA Junior League Golf at Springbrook and Naperbrook
February 11, 2021 | Patch.com

Get to know candidates running in 2021 consolidated election to serve Naperville
February 9, 2021 | Positively Naperville

$4M in park budget cuts, staff layoffs in 2020 hurt, but new year's looking brighter, officials say
February 5, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Park District offers senior tax filing assistance in modified form
February 3, 2021 | Daily Herald

Park District offers senior tax assistance in modified form
February 3, 2021 | Patch.com

Park District to spend $45,000 to replace flagpoles and lights at Naperville's Veterans Park
February 3, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Naperville Park District board to resume in-person meetings February 11
February 2, 2021 | Patch.com

2021 State of the Naperville Park District address
February 2, 2021 | NCTV-17

Naperville Park District to begin renovations at Veterans Park
February 2, 2021 | Daily Herald

Knoch Knolls Nature Center now open Saturdays
February 1, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Park District partners with Versiti to host community blood drives
February 1, 2021 | Daily Herald

2021 State of the Naperville Park District address now available on ParTalk podcast
February 1, 2021 | Daily Herald

2021 State of the Naperville Park District address now available
February 1, 2021 | Patch.com

Knoch Knolls Nature Center Reopens
February 1, 2021 | NCTV-17

Knoch Knolls Nature Center to reopen on Saturdays
January 29, 2021 | Positively Naperville

Sacrifice of families who lost loved ones in war to be honored with new Naperville memorial
January 29, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Park District calls for Pritzker veto of HB3653
January 29, 2021 | NCTV-17

Park District board approves resolution urging governor's veto of HB3653
January 29, 2021 | Positively Naperville

Park board approves resolution urging governor to veto police reform bill
January 29, 2021 | Daily Herald

Park board calls for governor to veto criminal justice bill
January 29, 2021 | Naperville Sun

95th Street Community Plaza Wins Outstanding Park Award
January 28, 2021 | Patch.com

Naperville Park District's 95th Street Community Plaza receives state award
January 28, 2021 | Daily Herald

Park District honored with two awards
January 28, 2021 | NCTV-17

Park district receives DuPage Monarch Project Award
January 28, 2021 | Naperville Sun

Winter nature activities offered through Knoch Knolls Nature Center
January 25, 2021 | Positively Naperville

Winter nature activities offered through Naperville's Knoch Knolls Nature Center
January 22, 2021 | Daily Herald

Naperville's Knoch Knolls Nature Center offers winter activities
January 23, 2021 | Patch.com

Red and green flags signify if ice rinks are open or closed
January 21, 2021 | Positively Naperville

New flags at Naperville Park District ice rinks signal rink status
January 20, 2021 | Daily Herald
Naperville Park District receives Monarch award
January 19, 2021 | Positively Naperville

Thirty-nine candidates file to run in Naperville consolidated election on April 6, 2021
January 17, 2021 | Positively Naperville

Naperville outdoor concerts planned for 2021; no online voting
January 14, 2021 | Patch.com

Naperville Park District plans summer outdoor concerts; no voting this year
January 13, 2021 | Daily Herald

Fire Department, Park District encourage winter ice safety
January 6, 2021 | Positively Naperville

Naperville outdoor skating rinks are open, but check status before you go
January 3, 2021 | Daily Herald

No shortage of news or drama in 2020
December 31, 2020 | Naperville Sun

Naperville sledding hils, rinks closed until weather colder
December 29, 2020 | Patch.com

Remembering suburban leaders who passed away in 2020
December 29, 2020 | Daily Herald

Blood drive, Carillon concert - This Week in Naperville 
December 26, 2020 | Naperville Sun

Sled hills and ice rinks ready to open
December 26, 2020 | NCTV

Blood donations
December 23, 2020 | NCTV

Suburbs can accomodate your wish to ski, snowboard
December 23, 2020 | Naperville Sun

Sandoval honored for bringing esports to park district
December 23, 2020 | Naperville Sun

Who's running for the Naperville Park District Board of Commisisoners?
December 22, 2020 | NCTV

Chicago suburbs offer opportunities for outdoor ice skating, hiking
December 22, 2020 | Aurora Beacon News

UPDATE FEATURES 39 LOCAL CANDIDATES RUNNING IN APRIL 2021 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION
December 22, 2020 | Positively Naperville

5 things to do in Naperville and the Fox Valley for New Year's Eve
December 18, 2020 | Naperville Sun

How to Properly Recycle Holiday Lights
December 10, 2020 | NCTV

Park District continues partnership with Versiti to host blood drives
December 9, 2020 | Positively Naperville

Naperville Park District partners with Versity to host blood drives
December 8, 2020 | Daily Herald

Naperville Park District Police welcomes donations for 2020 Toys for Tots
December 5, 2020 | Positively Naperville

Meet Santa at Santa's Workshop
December 4, 2020 | NCTV

Kiwanis Club of Naperville Supports Project One Day
December 1, 2020 | Daily Herald

Monument honoring Gold Star families being planned for Naperville's Veterans Park
November 25, 2020 | Naperville Sun

2020 Turkey Shoot continues tradition at Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Course, with modifications 
November 24, 2020 | Daily Herald

Santa to set up shop in Naperville’s Riverwalk Cafe, and will use ‘North Pole technology’ to talk to kids
November 20, 2020 | Naperville Sun

Santa's Naperville Workshop is set to open in Riverwalk Cafe
November 20, 2020 | Positively Naperville

Naperville Park District announces COVID-19 Tier 3 impacts
November 20, 2020 | Positively Naperville

Ready for update? Candidates for 2021 municipal elections are off and running
November 19, 2020 | Positively Naperville

Park District adjusts for Tier 3
November 19, 2020 | Naperville Community Television

Community Christmas Meal for Seniors and Families in Need
November 19, 2020 | Patch.com

Naperville Park District adjusts, looks ahead to 2021
November 18, 2020 | NCTV

Record turnout at Naperville Parks 2020 Pumpkin Smash
November 10, 2020 | Patch.com

14,529 lbs. of pumpkins to be composted from Pumpkin Smash
November 10, 2020 | Positively Naperville

Pumpkin Smash at Ron Ory Community Garden Plots
November 8, 2020 | Naperville Community Television

Pennies for Pies Goes Online
November 6, 2020 | Naperville Community Television

Naperville Park District board to conduct virtual meetings beginning November 12
November 5, 2020 | Patch.com

Halloween Nights Lights turns Centennial Beach into a spooky sight
October 31, 2020 | Naperville Community Television

Free assistance with Medicare open enrollment now available; ends Dec. 7
October 27, 2020 | Patch.com

Former Naperville parks director remembered as 'iconic figure'
October 27, 2020 | Daily Herald

Glen Ekey could be called 'Everyone's friend for Naperville'
October 27, 2020 | Positively Naperville

Remembering Naperville's Glen Ekey
October 23, 2020 | Naperville Community Television

Today we're remembering Glen Ekey
October 23, 2020 | Positively Naperville

Wolf's Crossing Community Park in Naperville 'substantially complete'
October 23, 2020 | Daily Herald

Riverwalk Master Plan gets support from Naperville Council
October 22, 2020 | Daily Herald

Naperville News Digets: New Wolf's Crossing Park opens Saturday; park police seeking Toys for Tots donations
October 22, 2020 | Naperville Sun

Naperville Park District Police welcomes donations for 2020 Toys for Tots
October 18, 2020 | Positively Naperville

Naperville Park District to host fall blood drives
October 18, 2020 | Patch.com

Ron Ory Community Garden Plot valuneteers harvest donations for Loaves & Fishes
October 18, 2020 | Positively Naperville
Turkey Shoot
October 18, 2020 | Naperville Magazine

Garden Plot Volunteers Harvest Donations for Loaves & Fishes
October 17, 2020 | Patch.com

How the pandemic reinvigorated suburban golf
October 17, 2020 | Daily Herald

Blood Drive
October 16, 2020 | Naperville Magazine

You be the judge — was an otter swimming in Naperville’s
paddleboat quarry or just a beaver?
October 14, 2020 | Naperville Sun

2020 Springbrook Golf Course Fall Scramble Results
October 15, 2020 | Positively Naperville

Fall Scramble Results at Springbrook Golf Course
October 13, 2020 | Patch.com

Spotlight: Don Gingold
October 4, 2020 | Naperville Magazine

Gardening Season to End Oct. 12; Pumpkin Smash Set for Nov. 7 
October 2, 2020 | Patch.com

Naperville Park District credits pandemic for record-setting year for golf and watercraft rentals
October 2, 2020 | Naperville Sun

Gardening Season to End Oct. 12; Pumpkin Smash Set for Nov. 7
October 2, 2020 | Positively Naperville

Five Autumnal Day Trips for Misanthropes
September 29, 2020 | Chicago Magazine