Park Board Approves Resolution to Name Naperbrook’s Forthcoming Practice Facility the “Marie Todd Practice Facility”

Friday, February 24, 2023

At the February 23, 2023 meeting, the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to name the golf practice facility planned for Naperbrook Golf Course the "Marie Todd Practice Facility." In accordance with to Park District policies, the passing of the resolution begins a 60-day period of consideration to allow for public comment prior to the formal action of naming the facility.

Commissioner Marie Todd served on the Park Board from 2005 to the present, with her final term ending after the upcoming spring election. She was elected Board President for the 2006-2007 year and again for the 2021-2022 year and served as Vice President from 2008-2009. In consideration of Commissioner Todd's extensive public service and dedication to the Naperville Park District and the community, the Park Board wishes to name the golf practice facility that will be developed in 2024 at Naperbrook Golf Course the "Marie Todd Practice Facility."

"Commissioner Todd has helped lead the District in accomplishing more than we imagined over the past 18 years," said Executive Director Brad Wilson. "Some of the highlights of her tenure include the renovation of Centennial Beach, achieving national accreditation, the development of Knoch Knolls Nature Center, the expansion of Nike Sports Complex, the construction of Fort Hill Activity Center, 95th Street Community Plaza and Wolf's Crossing Community Park, and most recently, the renovation of Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses. We greatly appreciate her commitment and longstanding service to the Park District and the community."