September 3, 2024

ParkTalk Podcast: Looking Back on a Lifetime of Dance at the Naperville Park District

Dance Academy alumni, Mary Redgate and Ellie Laflamme, talk about their experiences dancing for the Park District and their passion for the artform.

August 29, 2024

ParkTalk Blog: Naperville’s Central Park: A Peek Into the Past

Dive into the unique features and history of one of the oldest parks in Naperville

August 6, 2024

ParkTalk Podcast: Nurturing Nature: A Decade of the Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Ahead of the 10th Anniversary celebration, Naperville Park District Executive Director Brad Wilson and Nature Center Manager Angelique Harshman join the podcast to discuss the Nature Center's impact on the community over the last decade.

July 30, 2024

ParkTalk Blog: Five Ways You Can Interact with the Naperville Park District

Discover ways you can involve yourself with the Park District and your community

July 9, 2024

ParkTalk Podcast: The Growth of Naperville Golf

Director of Golf, Kevin Carlson and Springbrook Head Golf Professional, Mike Lyzun sit down to discuss the growth of Park District golf and the golf facilities at the Naperville Park District.

June 28, 2024

ParkTalk Blog: Stretching Out in the Sun

Beach Yoga and Paddleboard Yoga instructors delve into the unique practice of outdoor yoga.

June 6, 2024

ParkTalk Podcast: Second Serve: Pickleball Five Years Later

In 2019, a ParkTalk Podcast series covered pickleball's popularity and health benefits. Five years later, we reexamine the sport and explore the growth in the last half decade and how the culture around pickleball can continue to change.

May 30, 2024

ParkTalk Blog: Five Main Types of Trails Throughout the Naperville Park District

Explore the variety of trails across Naperville

May 7, 2024

ParkTalk Podcast: Naperville Runs: Lace Up and Go!

Marissa Hird from the Naperville Running Company, a partner of the Naperville Park District, talks about the partnership between the organizations, the health benefits of running, and gives tips for beginner runners.

April 22, 2024

ParkTalk Blog: Five Ways the Naperville Park District is Environmentally Green

Explore five notable environmental initiatives at the Naperville Park District.

April 3, 2024

ParkTalk Podcast: Opening Day: Coaching the Fundamentals

Youth baseball and softball coaches, Brian Kelly and Doug Diederich, share their experiences coaching for the Naperville Park District and the importance of instilling good sportsmanship while teaching the fundamentals of baseball and softball.

March 26, 2024

ParkTalk Blog: Womens Golf in Naperville

At the tail end of Women's History Month, Karen Palicka, Springbrook Golf Course Assistant Manager, and Don Harshaw, Assistant Golf Professional at Naperbrook Golf Course, talk about the recent growth of women's golf at the Springbrook and Naperbrook courses.