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2021 Autumn Program Guide Available Online Beginning August 4 July 29, 2021
Local Realtors Plant Pollinator Plants to Enhance Commissioners Park July 28, 2021
Naperville Park District Board to Vote on a Resolution Concerning Public Use of the DuPage River July 28, 2021
Naperville Park District 2022 Capital Projects Virtual Open House July 26, 2021
Beach Parking Lot Partially Closed Jul. 31-Aug. 1 at 1:00 PM July 23, 2021
2021 Junior Tour de Naperville Set for August 14 at Commissioners Park July 22, 2021
Plaque Dedicated in Honor of Glen Ekey at Naperbrook Golf Course July 21, 2021
Chuck Papanos Honorary Garden Dedication Set for July 30 at 12 Noon July 21, 2021
Knoch Knolls Nature Center Now Open on Weekdays July 20, 2021
Naperbrook Golf Course Announces Naperville Junior Amateur Championship Results July 15, 2021
Magical Starlight Theatre Update July 15, 2021
50% Off Centennial Beach Memberships During Our Super Summer Sale! July 15, 2021
Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment Show Added for July 27 with Time Change July 13, 2021
Healthy Driven Take a Hike! Challenge Coming This Fall July 13, 2021
Plaque Dedication at Naperbrook Golf Course in Honor of Glen Ekey Set for Tuesday, July 20 July 12, 2021
Special Olympics Illinois to Bring Golf Event to Springbrook Golf Course July 21 July 8, 2021
First Annual “Walk On!” Event July 30 to Honor Late Park Manager, Chuck Papanos, and Support Lymphoma Research July 7, 2021
Naperbrook Golf Course Practice Area Renovation Project July 7, 2021
Be a Doggone Good Neighbor and Clean up After Your Pet While in the Parks July 6, 2021
Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament Set for July 23 July 6, 2021
Naperville Park District Announces July 4th Weekend Hours of Operations June 30, 2021
15th Annual Officer David White Scholarship Awarded to Ava Bezaire June 25, 2021
Park District to Host Free Concert on June 27 at Meadow Glens Park as Planned June 24, 2021
Available Resources to Help Fund Recreation for Naperville Residents in Need June 24, 2021
New for 2021: Hopscotch in our Parks June 23, 2021
Naperville Junior Amateur Championship Set for July 12 at Naperbrook Golf Course June 23, 2021
Earth Day Fair Set for Sunday, June 27 at Knoch Knolls Park June 17, 2021
Great Summer Events for the Whole Family! June 14, 2021
Naperville Park District Board Elects Officers for 2021-2022 June 11, 2021
Special Needs Nights Return to Centennial Beach Beginning June 20 June 9, 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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We provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community.
 
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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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