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Park District Reports Progress in its Green Practices April 16, 2021
2021 Earth Week Naperville Celebrates 51st Annual Earth Day April 15, 2021
Naperbrook Golf Course Announces 2021 Partner Best Ball Tourney Winners April 12, 2021
Naperville Park District Launches “Park It in Naperville” Campaign April 6, 2021
Naperville Park District Summer Camps Guide Now Available Online April 5, 2021
Naperville Park District to Conduct Seasonal Controlled Burns March 16, 2021
Junior Golfapalooza Set for April 17 at Springbrook Golf Course March 15, 2021
Full Tournament Season Planned at Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses March 15, 2021
Park District Offers Spring Outdoor Events, Virtual Programs and Spring Break Camps March 15, 2021
Naperville Park District to Livestream In-Person Board Meetings Beginning March 11 at youtube.com/naperparks March 9, 2021
Summer 2021 Park Rental Applications Now Open March 9, 2021
Rally for Reopening Schools Planned for March 14 on the Riverwalk March 5, 2021
Park District Plans Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training for Staff on March 10 March 4, 2021
Naperville Park District Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting March 3, 2021
Park District Youth Baseball and Softball Ready to Re-launch for Spring March 1, 2021
2021 Spring Program Guide Available Online Beginning March 3 February 19, 2021
Naperville Park District Recognized by Versiti Blood Centers for 2020 Blood Drives February 12, 2021
Naperville Park District Seeks Applications for 15th Annual Officer David White Scholarship February 12, 2021
Registration Open for PGA Junior League Golf at Springbrook and Naperbrook February 10, 2021
Naperville Park District Offers Senior Tax Filing Assistance in Modified Form February 3, 2021
Veterans Park Renovations to Begin in February February 2, 2021
Naperville Park District Board to Resume In-Person Meetings February 11 February 1, 2021
2021 State of the Naperville Park District Address Now Available on ParkTalk Podcast February 1, 2021
Naperville Park District Board Approves Resolution Urging Governor’s Veto of HB3653 January 29, 2021
Knoch Knolls Nature Center to Reopen on Saturdays, Beginning January 30 January 28, 2021
95th Street Community Plaza Receives State Award for Outstanding Park January 28, 2021
Winter Nature Activities Offered through Knoch Knolls Nature Center January 22, 2021
Red/Green Flags Posted at Ice Rinks to Indicate Whether Rinks are Open/Closed January 20, 2021
Naperville Park District Receives the Pat Miller Community Engagement Award from the DuPage Monarch Project January 19, 2021
Notice Regarding Outdoor Pickleball Courts January 15, 2021
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On Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 Naperville Park District officials heard the good news for which they have been waiting for many months: the District has achieved national accreditation through the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).

The decision was announced at the NRPA national conference in Atlanta following a formal hearing before the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).

Naperville is only the second park district in Illinois to earn this distinction and the 104th nationally accredited agency in the nation; there are more than 10,000 recreation agencies in the United States. The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies accredits a handful of park agencies each year that have completed a multi-step process involving a self-review by the agency, a site visit, and an evaluation and formal report by the Commission.

“We are extremely proud to bring this honor to Naperville,” said Park District Executive Director Ray McGury. “It’s an affirmation of our high standards and also an encouragement to continue bringing high quality recreation and parks experiences to our community.”

The Park District’s accreditation process began approximately one year ago and included an extensive self-evaluation by staff and a 5-day visit from CAPRA reviewers this past July. Maintaining the accreditation requires annual reports and 5- and 10-year reviews.

Park District staff members noted that the CAPRA process has helped them see the big picture, focus on long term goals and plans, review plans more regularly, organize documents so that they are accessible and useable, and collaborate more effectively with other departments and outside organizations.

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Our Mission
We provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community.
 
Our Vision
To be a national leader in parks and recreation providing and promoting high quality experiences and facilities at a great value to our community.
 
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Health and Wellness, Environmental Education, Stewardship and Sustainability, Community Enrichment, Public Safety, Accessibility, Personal Growth and Enrichment.
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