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Naperville Park District to Conduct Seasonal Controlled Burns March 25, 2020
All Playgrounds are Currently Closed March 24, 2020
Naperville Park District Hosts Blood Drive at Downtown Naperville Location March 24, 2020
Naperville Park District Board to Conduct March 26 Meeting Remotely March 23, 2020
Naperville Park District Responds to Governor’s Executive Order in Light of COVID-19 March 20, 2020
Try these meditations from ParkTalk podcast March 20, 2020
This Spring, Connect with Nature (2) March 20, 2020
Naperville Park District Event Rescheduling and Cancellations March 20, 2020
Reminder from Naperville Park District to Practice Social Distancing Outdoors March 19, 2020
Naperville Park District launches informational webpage for updates pertaining to coronavirus and its operations March 12, 2020
2020 State of the Park District Podcast Now Available March 12, 2020
Naperville Park District Seeks Applications for 14th Annual Officer David White Scholarship March 10, 2020
Ray McGury Receives The Kiwanis Club of Naperville’s Golden Pancake Award March 9, 2020
Important Information Regarding the 2020 Census March 6, 2020
Naperville Park District Releases 2020 Budget Snapshot March 5, 2020
Knoch Knolls Nature Center to Host Two Free Workshops in March 15 & 29 March 3, 2020
95th Street Farmers Market Invites Vendors to Apply February 28, 2020
Park Board Passes Resolution Promoting Good Sportsmanship District-wide February 28, 2020
2020 Park District Spring Program Guide Delivery Begins Feb. 26 February 19, 2020
Knoch Knolls Nature Center to Host Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 17 February 6, 2020
Fort Hill Activity Center Wellness Series Presents “Heart Health” on Feb. 19 February 6, 2020
Free Income Tax Assistance Now Available for Seniors February 5, 2020
Youth Ambassadors Conference Brings Student Leaders Together February 3, 2020
2020 “Your Concert, Your Park, Your Choice” Winners February 3, 2020
Naperville Park District’s Brad Wilson Receives Community Impact Award January 27, 2020
Ice Skating Rinks Open at 3 Locations January 20, 2020
Girls’ Spring Softball Registration Begins January 28 January 17, 2020
Vote for 2020 Summer Concert Locations, Music Styles January 15, 2020
Park District Sledding & Skating Locations and Reminder of Weather Cancellation Procedures January 10, 2020
Owner Exercises Right to End College Park Lease January 3, 2020
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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.
 
Core Values
Health and Wellness, Environmental Education, Stewardship and Sustainability, Community Enrichment, Public Safety, Accessibility, Personal Growth and Enrichment.
Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Naperville Park District
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