Park It In Naperville

Great Ways to Park It - Winter

Go Sledding or Snowboarding

Location: Various Locations
Hours: Click here
Season: Winter

Gather a group of friends and go sledding or snowboarding at one of seven different designated sledding and snowboarding hills. Sled hills will open when the soil is frozen and there are two or more inches of snow with no visible grass. Learn more

Ice Skating

Season: Winter
Come ice skate at one of the Park District's five ice rink locations this winter. The ice skating season in December 15-February 15 (weather permitting) The Park District posts red flags or green flags at its ice skating rinks to indicate whether they are closed or open. Learn more

Explore a Trail

Season: Year Round
Take a walk or hike a trail at a park. Explore the vast trail system at Knoch Knolls or drive to the north side of town check out Seager Park trails. On the southwest side of town, visit the new Wolf's Crossing Community Park.

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Play at Harmony Park

Season: Year Round
Harmony Park, a hands-on musical addition to the Riverwalk, makes its home between Rotary Hill and the Paddleboat Quarry. Four percussion instruments comprise this unique park that are meant to be played and enjoyed by visitors of all ages.

Skate!

Season: Year Round
Skate facilities for skateboards, in-line skates and scooters are located at Frontier Sports Complex and Centennial Park. Each facility includes elements, such as half-pipes, quarter-pipes, fun boxes, rails and more. Skate facilities operate year-round, weather-depending.

Great Ways to Park It - Fall

Take a Hayride

Location: Seager Park or Knoch Knolls Park
Register: Click here
Season: Fall

Round up the family or a group of friends and take a hayride in the crisp autumn air through a beautiful Naperville park. You may bring your own food to cook over the bonfire or bring the fixings for s'mores. We provide hot chocolate and apple cider. No alcohol allowed. Picnic tables are provided. Bring your own chairs, blankets, flashlights and insect repellent. For rainout information, please visit napervilleparks.org. Children under three may ride for free and do not need to be registered. Each child and adult attending must register. Learn more

Visit Halloween Happening

Season: Fall
Come out to the Riverwalk Grand Pavillion on Sunday October 24 from 1-4:00 pm and enjoy lots of fun activities, games and goodies at Naperville's best FREE Halloween fest for kids 10 and under! Learn more

Visit the Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Season: Year Round
The Knoch Knolls Nature Center is open yaer-round. Hours vary per season. The Nature Center has animal exhibits including a 900-gallon native fish tank and indoor living wall featuring live plants and plenty more! Learn more

Smash a Pumpkin

Season: Fall
The annual Pumpkin Smash will take place from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, located at 811 S. West Street. Learn More

Play Pickleball Indoors or Outdoors

Season: Year Round
Play pickleball at the Fort Hill Activity Center during an open gym time or register for a pickleball program. The District also has outdoor pickleball courts at Dupage River Sports Complex, Nike Sports Complex, Wolf's Crossing and at Ashbury, Knoch and Ranchview parks.

Great Ways to Park It - Summer

Swim at Centennial Beach

Location: Centennial Beach
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Season: Summer

Historically, a visit to Centennial Beach has been more than just about swimming – it’s a real social occasion. With the expanse of grass and beautiful shade trees, it’s also a great place to enjoy a family picnic or a game of cards – something that the “Beach Bums” (a beloved group of longtime Beach guests) have been doing almost daily for many seasons. Learn more

Splash at a Splash Pad

Season: Summer
Two splash pads are now open for the season at the 95th Street Community Plaza and at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park. Families are invited to enjoy these new additions to the parks as a fun way to cool off. Learn more

Cool Off At Midday Spray

Season: Summer
Midday Spray is a free event at Rotary Hill overlooking the Millennium Carillon and features a sprinkler that gives off a refreshing mist and has a long reach. Learn more

See a Concert in Your Park

Season: Summer
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a FREE evening of outdoor musical entertainment coming to a park near you from 7:00-8:30 pm. Learn More

Catch a Fish

Season: Year Round (Unless Ice)
If you want to get out in nature and enjoy a few quiet hours of fishing, there are places to fish in many of our Naperville parks. Learn more

Great Ways to Park It - Spring

Disc Golf With the Family

Location: Knoch Knolls Park Disc Golf Course
Hours: Dawn until dusk 7 days a week (unless snow on the ground)
Season: Year Round (unless heavy snow)

The expanded 18-hole disc golf course was completed in 2014 with additional improvements to the course landscaping finishing up in 2016. With its beautiful location along the West Branch of the DuPage River, it’s a popular spot for disc golfers. The course is free and available anytime the park is open, from sunrise to one hour after sunset. If needed, discs may be purchased from the nature center during its open hours. Learn more

Take a Watercraft Ride

Season: Spring-Fall
Enjoy some paddleboat, paddleboard or kayak fun on the water at the Paddleboat Quarry, located along the Naperville Riverwalk from spring through fall, weather-permitting. Learn more

Play a Round of Golf

Season: Spring-Fall
Play a round of golf or practice at the driving range at Springbrook or Naperbrook Golf Courses. Enjoy this popular sport – including Family Golf – throughout the year! Book your tee time today. Learn more

Take a Hike on a Trail

Season: Year Round
Explore great hiking and biking trails at parks across the District like Knoch Knolls Park Seager Park. Trails are suitable for all ages and consist of grass, dirt or gravel. Look for wildlife and interesting plants on your journey. Learn More

New Challenge Course

Season: Year Round
Test your skills at the new ninja-style challenge course (for ages 13+ only) at Wolf's Crossing Community Park. While there, enjoy a walking trail, playground, fitness stations, basketball, tennis, volleyball and pickleball courts. Splash pad to open in late-May. Learn more

Other Great Ways to Park It

Visit our Newest Park: Wolf’s Crossing Community Park

Summer is the perfect time to visit our newest park, where kids can run through the splash pad and play on the playground, adults and kids can walk or bike around the trail, and everyone can explore and enjoy this beautiful space. Wolf’s Crossing Community Park is located on the far southwest side of Naperville at 3252 Wolf’s Crossing Road, south of Trumpet Avenue. The park is 33 acres in size, has plenty of parking, with restrooms, shade shelters and drinking fountains. You can easily plan a half-day outing here. Just bring a picnic lunch or snack and find a spot at the pavilion, at the shelter at the top of the hill, or spread out a blanket on the lawn.

Take a Spring Wildflower Walk

Knoch Knolls Nature Center Manager Angelique Harshman takes us on a spring wildflower walk in the woods. Learn about what to look for and what makes these flowers unique.

NaperParks · S22 Episode 04 - Wildflower Walks