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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

Restaurant Fundraisers Planned for Naperville Park District’s Fee Assistance Program May 25, 2018
2018 Memorial Day Weekend Facility Operating Schedule May 22, 2018
Naperville Parks Offers New 311 Parks Service for Residents to Report Park Maintenance Needs May 18, 2018
Joyce Ln Wins the 2018 Naperville Battle of the Bands May 17, 2018
Southwest Community Park Draft Master Plan Update May 15, 2018
Élan Dance Company Auditions to be Held May 22; Summer Performances Planned May 14, 2018
Spring Tulip Bulb Sale Set for May 18 May 11, 2018
Chuck Papanos Named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary Club of Naperville May 11, 2018
2018 Summer Event Preview May 8, 2018
Two Naperville Park District Staff Members Graduate from Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute May 7, 2018
Paddleboats to Open May 12 for Weekends; Centennial Beach to Open May 26 May 4, 2018
Three Month Summer Fitness Memberships at Fort Hill Fitness May 4, 2018
Seven Finalists to Compete in the Naperville Battle of the Bands on May 11 May 3, 2018
Naperville Dandelion Pull May 17, 6:00-7:00 p.m. May 3, 2018
Resident Feedback on Draft Southwest Community Park Plan Invited May 2, 2018
IT Director Omar Sandoval Receives "4 Under 40 Achievement Award" April 24, 2018
Register for Spring & Summer Outdoor Fitness Classes April 23, 2018
Celebrate Earth Week Naperville April 21-28 April 16, 2018
Road Rally 2018 Results April 16, 2018
Donated Spikeball Sets Ready for Play at Park District Summer Camps April 13, 2018
Country Lakes Park Play Day Set for May 12 April 13, 2018
Élan Dance Company to Present Showcase at Pfeiffer Hall on April 20 April 12, 2018
Fort Hill Activity Center Shred Event April 21 April 12, 2018
DuPage County and SCARCE Recognize Naperville Park District for Sustainability April 12, 2018
Wonderful World of Wheels to be Held on May 7 April 11, 2018
Battle of the Bands Entries Due April 24 April 10, 2018
2018 Summer Program Guide Delivery Begins April 25 April 9, 2018
Park District Recognizes Program Manager Gary Foiles for 35+ Years of Service March 22, 2018
Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses to Open March 15 March 13, 2018
Spring Controlled Burns March 13, 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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