Join the Park District's Park Board of Commissioners to complete fun, quarterly challenges as an extension to the Park District's Park It! in Naperville initiative. This is a great way for families and individuals of all ages to experience unique recreation activities across Naperville while also getting to know a little bit more about our seven-member board and maybe even meet them, depending on the event or activity.

To get involved with the Commissioners Challenge each season, visit this webpage to view the quarterly challenge information and photos from the board members' experiences from the previous season's activities. Residents who complete the challenges are invited to capture their own experiences doing the same activities with a photo posted to their social media with the following tags: #naperparks, #napervillecommissionerschallenge.

For ideas on additional fun activities to enjoy at the Naperville Park District, check out Park It! in Naperville at: https://www.napervilleparks.org/parkit. 

Commissioner Activities Autumn 2024

Rhonda Ansier
Attended Halloween Happening on Sunday, October 27.  Halloween is Rhonda's favorite holiday! Rhonda also attended the Pumpkin Smash event on November 9.
   

Mary Gibson
Will be attending the Pumpkin Smash on Sunday, November 9 with her family. They enjoy helping keep pumpkins out of the landfill and always have fun trying to see who can throw their pumpkin the highest.

Chris Jacks
The Jacks family enjoyed golfing at Naperbrook Golf Course this fall.
 

John Risvold
Will be attending Halloween Happening on Sunday, October 27 with his family. Every year, his family decides on a group costume and dresses up together sometimes even the dog joins in!

Leslie Ruffing
The Ruffings' took fall family themed nature hike at Knoch Knolls Park this fall
   

Alison Thompson
Will be attending Halloween Happening on Sunday, October 27 with her family. They attended last year and had a ton of fun!

Commissioner Activities Winter 2025

Leslie Ruffing
Will be attending Magical Starlight Theatre’s 30th anniversary production of Cinderella in January! She has been attending the annual productions for many years with family and friends.

Chris Jacks
Will be jogging on the indoor track at the Fort Hill Activity Center with his daughter.

Rhonda Ansier
Will be ice skating with her daughter and neighbors.

Commissioner Activities Spring 2025

Rhonda Ansier
Visiting new parks we haven't been to before. "There are so many to choose from with so many different features"

Leslie Ruffing
I set out to go pliking (picking up litter while hiking) through our local parks and forest preserves. But here’s the thing…our parks are so beautiful, I hardly found any litter! So instead, I’m sharing a collage that celebrates the beauty of springtime in our parks (including some wildlife!). A special highlight: a Mother’s Day hike through Pioneer Park with my youngest daughter.
    

Commissioner Activities Summer 2025

Rhonda Ansier
We will be at Centennial Beach frequently between Mudrats practices and just for summer fun! My kids love the beach! It's such a unique amenity to have in our park district

Alison Thompson
My family and I adore Centennial Beach! We love going there and relaxing while the kids to swim and hang out with friends.

Leslie Ruffing
My family and I will be playing a round of twilight golf this summer.

Chris Jacks
I will be working out with my kids at the Fort Hill Activity Center this summer.