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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

Naperville Park District Partners with Elgin Recycling to Recycle Holiday Lights November 15, 2018
Naperville Park District Police Invite Donations for 2018 Toys for Tots November 15, 2018
Naperville Park District Releases Draft of Proposed 2019 Budget November 13, 2018
Bagpipers mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI at Naperville’s Doughboy November 13, 2018
Naperville Park District Hours of Operation for Thanksgiving Weekend 2018 November 13, 2018
Park District 2019 Winter Program Guide Delivery Begins Nov. 26 November 12, 2018
Naperville Park District’s Janinne Baiardo Honored with Emily Town Memorial Inclusion Award November 8, 2018
New 3 v 3 Women's Basketball League. Tuesdays, Starting December 4 November 6, 2018
2018 Holiday Events Preview November 5, 2018
2018 Pumpkin Smash a Success November 5, 2018
Naperville Park District Awarded Grant for Safety Device Invented by Staff November 5, 2018
Naperville Pumpkin Smash Nov. 3 at Ron Ory Community Garden Plots October 30, 2018
Artist in Park District Painting Group to Exhibit Piece at Morton Arboretum Nov. 2-4 October 30, 2018
Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses to Host Turkey Shoot Tourney Nov. 17-18 October 26, 2018
November Park Board Meeting Date Change October 26, 2018
Special November Recitals at the Millennium Carillon October 25, 2018
“Pennies for Pies” Drive to Benefit Loaves & Fishes October 25, 2018
Park District Holiday Volunteer Training Webinar Nov. 7 October 24, 2018
Naperville Park District Receives Highest Bond Rating from Moody’s October 19, 2018
Ron Ory Community Garden Plot Gleaning Yields Bounty for Loaves & Fishes October 17, 2018
Naperville Households Invited to Join “Packets Up! Safety Challenge” October 17, 2018
Fort Hill Activity Center to Host First-Ever Zumba Dance Party Nov. 16 October 17, 2018
Naperville Park District Receives Best Green Practices Award from Illinois Association of Park Districts October 16, 2018
Élan Dance Company to Perform at the Fox Valley Dance Showcase on Nov. 10-11 and at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair Nov. 18 October 10, 2018
Halloween Weekend at the Naperville Park District October 10, 2018
Pumpkin Smash Event to Compost Jack-O-Lanterns Nov. 3 October 10, 2018
Adults and Youth Invited to Audition Oct. 27-28 for “Tarzan” October 9, 2018
Recreational Drone Flying Now Available at Brush Hill Park October 1, 2018
Ghost Stories in the Park…in the Dark to Feature Local Talent Oct. 5-7 October 1, 2018
Park District Offers Kids’ Activities for School Days Off October 1, 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.
 
Our Vision
To be a national leader in parks and recreation providing and promoting high quality experiences and facilities at a great value to our 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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