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Below are links to the latest Naperville Park District news.  Scroll to the bottom to view the latest Podcasts and Park Talk Blog posts

Celebrate Earth Week Naperville April 21-28 April 16, 2018
Road Rally 2018 Results April 16, 2018
Donated Spikeball Sets Ready for Play at Park District Summer Camps April 13, 2018
Country Lakes Park Play Day Set for May 12 April 13, 2018
Élan Dance Company to Present Showcase at Pfeiffer Hall on April 20 April 12, 2018
Fort Hill Activity Center Shred Event April 21 April 12, 2018
DuPage County and SCARCE Recognize Naperville Park District for Sustainability April 12, 2018
Wonderful World of Wheels to be Held on May 7 April 11, 2018
Battle of the Bands Entries Due April 24 April 10, 2018
2018 Summer Program Guide Delivery Begins April 25 April 9, 2018
April 25 Public Meeting for Southwest Community Park Master Plan April 2, 2018
Park District Recognizes Program Manager Gary Foiles for 35+ Years of Service March 22, 2018
Earth Day Fair Sun., Apr. 22 March 21, 2018
Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses to Open March 15 March 13, 2018
Spring Controlled Burns March 13, 2018
Park Board Approves New Strategic Plan and Mission Statement March 13, 2018
Spring Egg-Stravaganza Mar. 31 Ages 2-5 February 27, 2018
Application for 12th Annual Officer David White Scholarship Now Available February 26, 2018
Public Invited to March 8 Open House to Discuss 2018 Master Plan Updates February 23, 2018
District 203 Middle School Students Present Soil Research to Naperville Officials February 21, 2018
Spring Program Guide and Summer Camps Guide Delivery Begins Feb. 28 February 12, 2018
Park District Ice Skating Areas to Close by Feb. 15 February 12, 2018
ParkTalk Podcast Launches Feb. 9 with 2018 State of the Park District Series February 9, 2018
Park District 2018 Winter Weather Cancellation Information February 7, 2018
March 1 Public Meeting to Kick Off Master Plan for Southwest Community Park February 5, 2018
Free Income Tax Assistance for Seniors Begins Feb. 7 February 2, 2018
2018 Naperville Table Tennis Tournament Winners February 2, 2018
Park District Announces 2018 “Your Concert, Your Park, Your Choice” Winners February 2, 2018
Park Board Adopts 2018 Budget January 26, 2018
Naperville Park District to Host Job Fair on Feb. 24 January 22, 2018

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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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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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