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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

Spring Program Guide and Summer Camps Guide Delivery Begins Feb. 27 February 12, 2019
Park District Releases 2019 Budget Snapshot February 8, 2019
Naperville Park District Awarded $400,000 OSLAD Grant for Southwest Community Park February 6, 2019
Knoch Knolls Nature Center to Host Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 18 February 5, 2019
Park District Announces 2019 “Your Concert, Your Park, Your Choice” Winners February 5, 2019
Park District’s Jackie Gonzalez Receives Berousek Distinguished Alumni Award February 1, 2019
Resident Requests Renaming of Southwest Community Park February 1, 2019
2019 State of the Park District Podcast Now Available February 1, 2019
2019 Naperville Table Tennis Tournament Winners Announced January 30, 2019
Park District Closings Due to Severe Weather January 28, 2019
Free Income Tax Assistance for Seniors Begins Feb. 4 January 28, 2019
Naperville Park District Winter Weather Program Cancellation & Facility Closure Procedure January 25, 2019
Park District Centennial and Nike Skating Areas Open; Others to Follow, Weather Permitting January 24, 2019
Naperville Residents Invited to Vote for 2019 Summer Concert Locations, Music Styles January 16, 2019
Knoch Knolls Nature Center Announces New Resources for Teachers January 15, 2019
January 2019 Park Board Meeting Schedule Reminder January 1, 2019
Naperville Table Tennis Tournament Set for Sat. Jan. 26 January 24, 2019
Donate Children’s Items on Martin Luther King Day at Fort Hill Activity Center January 7, 2019
Ring in the New Year at the Millennium Carillon December 29, 2018
Santa House Raffle Winner Announced December 26, 2018
Sharko's Restaurant Fundraiser Jan. 17 from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. January 8, 2019
Magical Starlight Theatre to Present “Tarzan the Stage Musical” January 13, 2019
Naperville Park District Hours of Operation for the 2018-19 Winter Holidays December 18, 2018
American Cleaning Institute Recognizes Naperville, IL for Championing Packets UP! Challenge December 17, 2018
Naperville Park District Adopts 2019 Budget December 14, 2018
Naperville Running Co. Helps Park District Keep Trail Open This Winter December 12, 2018
Support the Fee Assistance Program Dec. 13 at Panera on Rt. 59 December 11, 2018
Young Naperville Singers Bring Songs to Santa House December 10, 2018
Filing Deadline for Park Board Election is Dec. 17 December 6, 2018
Naperville Park District and KidsMatter to Co-Host Job Fair on Jan. 5 December 3, 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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We provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy 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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