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Fall
Visit the Knoch Knolls Nature Center
Location: Knoch Knolls Park
Season: Year Round
- 900-gallon freshwater tank featuring fish from the river and pond
- Live reptiles and amphibians local to our area
- Interactive videos that provide a glimpse into the historical and current features of the park
- Colorful interpretive panels focusing on geology, local habitats, native plants and animals, cultural history, restoration efforts and sustainable features
- Hands-on interactive displays highlighting seasonal changes and events
Visit Halloween Happening
Season: Fall
Come out to the Riverwalk Grand Pavillion on Sunday October 30 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!
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.
Smash a Pumpkin
Season: Fall
The annual Pumpkin Smash will take place from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2021 at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, located at 811 S. West Street.
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.
Winter
Go Sledding or Snowboarding
Location: Various Locations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer
Swim at Centennial Beach
Location: Centennial Beach
Hours: Click here
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.
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.
Workout at the Fitness Court
Season: Year Round
National Fitness Campaign's outdoor bodyweight circuit-training system features a series of full-body functional fitness exercises designed for teens and adults of all ages and abilities.
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.
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.
