Green Initiatives
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In 2009, the Naperville Park District formed an employee Green Team with a mission to identify, implement, and track environmental initiatives that are aligned with the Park District’s mission.
As part of our national accreditation process in 2011, the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners approved an Environmental Policy that sets priorities for environmental stewardship.
LEED Certified Green Buildings
Knoch Knolls Nature Center – A LEED Platinum Certified Facility
South Maintenance Facility - A LEED Silver Certified Facility
What you can do:
Volunteer in the parks
Assist with litter picking in the parks - email Volunteer Manager Lynnette Hoole for details and to arrange a time and location
Check the volunteer page for other opportunities for individuals or groups to assist with park maintenance or other special projects
Adopt a park, field or trail
Protect river wildlife by allowing ducks and geese to feed naturally
Volunteer in the parks
Assist with litter picking in the parks - email Volunteer Manager Lynnette Hoole for details and to arrange a time and location
Check the volunteer page for other opportunities for individuals or groups to assist with park maintenance or other special projects
Adopt a park, field or trail
Protect river wildlife by allowing ducks and geese to feed naturally
Recycle in our Parks: Look for the blue recycling containers next to the trash containers in our parks. You can recycle plastic, aluminum and glass in the same container. Please keep trash separate. Thanks!
Recycle at Home: Take advantage of the City of Naperville’s recycling drop-off program at the Public Works Facility and at the Hazardous Waste Drop Off Center, both located on Fort Hill Drive in Naperville.