The 95th Street Community Plaza was constructed on land at Frontier Sports Complex, adjacent to the 95th Street Library. The project has been supported in partnership with the Naperville Park District, Naperville Public Library and Indian Prairie School District 204. The mission of the project is to encourage nearby students and residents of all ages and abilities to get outdoors, communicate and socialize with one another, and enjoy the many benefits of active and passive recreation in a beautiful campus setting.

Address: 3109 Cedar Glade Drive in Naperville

Update 7/2/20:

Portions of the plaza, including the playground and restrooms, are scheduled to be available to use starting July 4, 2020. However, the splash pad will remain closed until inspections by the Illinois Department of Public Health are complete.

Plaza Rendering (updated 6/13/19)

Project Location Map

95th Street Community Plaza development project video by Ashley Sterchele, Neuqua Valley High School student

Questions and Answers

Q: Where will the 95th Street Community Plaza be located and what is its size?
A: The site is located at Frontier Sports Complex in south Naperville, adjacent to the 95th Street Library, off of Cedar Glade Road. The parcel is approximately 2 acres.

Q: How did this project come about?
A: The Park District was initially approached by the Naperville Public Library with the idea to create an outdoor community space, in the designated area, to benefit residents and support a wide range of activities hosted by the nearby Neuqua Valley High School, the Park District and the 95th Street Library. An initial project concept was presented by Hitchcock Design Group in January 2018 at a park board meeting. At the August 23 park board meeting, a more detailed concept was presented showing a landscaped outdoor space for walking, socializing/communicating, children’s play, performances and more.  Based on community input received during the design phase in fall 2018, the Park District added a splash pad to the project plans. 

Q: Is this a Park District project?
A: The Naperville Park District is taking the lead on this project as the land is a part of the District’s Frontier Sports Complex. However, the Park District is working closely with the Naperville Public Library and Indian Prairie School District 204 to connect these key community facilities with an engaging outdoor space that will appeal to students, families and people of all ages.

Q: When is the Park District planning to develop the plaza?
A: Development of the 95^th Street Community Plaza commenced in April 2019 with the intent to reach completion in late spring 2020.  The new splash pad is scheduled to be operational and ready for use during the Summer 2020 program season spanning from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. 

Q: What is the project budget?
A: The budget for the project, which includes the centralized plaza area, will be $3.6 million. This will be supported through cash-in-lieu funds provided by developers in alignment with the City’s Land Cash Dedication Ordinance as well as a generous voluntary cash donation from Pulte Homes. Cash-in-lieu funds are received from the City of Naperville through the Land Dedication Ordinance adopted by the Naperville City Council. This ordinance requires land developers to dedicate 8.6 acres of park land per 1,000 people in any planned development, or the cash equivalent of the 8.6 acres. For additional information on the Land Cash Dedication Ordinance, please reference Section 7-3-5 of the City of Naperville’s Municipal Code located at www.naperville.il.us

Q: How can I stay current with developments regarding this project?
A: Updates will be posted on this page in addition to the Park District’s social media channels. Also, subscribers to the Park District’s email newsletter will receive progress updates from time to time.