Potential 2026 Referendum

The Naperville Park District is fundamental to the health of the community. Our mission of promoting healthy lives, minds and community remains essential to the quality of life of our residents. 

Across our organization, we provide recreation opportunities that: 

• Include people of all ages and abilities
• Are designed to promote socialization
• Encourage active recreation
• Encourage the enjoyment of passive recreation 

The Park District has received considerable feedback from its residents and participants and relied on multiple studies and reports to identify and prioritize its capital facility, parks, and recreation needs. These include the 2024 Indoor Recreation Space Needs Assessment, 2023 Master Plan, 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, and 2022 Community Interest and Opinion Survey. These initiatives involved robust stakeholder engagement and confirmed a strong community interest in additional indoor recreation space and other park improvements to serve Naperville’s growing population. For additional details, residents are encouraged to view the following reports: 

• 2024 Indoor Recreation Space Needs Assessment
• 2023 Master Plan 
• 2023 – 2025 Strategic Plan 
• 2022 Community Interest & Opinion Survey

Residents can learn more and are encouraged to provide input on the potential funding proposal through a series of open house events.  Additionally, a public opinion mail survey will be sent to all registered voter households in the District later this fall.

The Park District will host the following Community Information Open Houses:   

Community Map of Proposed Locations

Proposed Project Site Maps 

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A New Community Activity Center at Frontier Sports Complex
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Site Improvements at Nike Sports Complex

Expanded trail Renovated playground and new water spray features New ninja-style challenge course 3 upgraded ballfields with synthetic turf infields New overlook/shelter at the cricket field New native plant restoration areas

Site Improvements at Country Lakes Park 

Expanded trails New lighted cricket field 6 new lighted pickleball courts, a sand volleyball court, and renovated basketball area New shelters and a permanent restroom building New parking lot

Site Improvements at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park

2 new ballfields New permanent restroom building Expanded parking lot

Refrigerated Outdoor Seasonal Ice Rinks at the Community Garden Plots Parking Lot

Relocate seasonal ice rinks from Centennial Park detention basin to Community Garden Plots parking lot Includes 2 new refrigerated rinks to extended the ice skating season

Acquiring Additional Open Space

	Purchase and preserve open space for conservation and provide additional nature trails.
Walnut Ridge
Heritage Woods

Why is the Naperville Park District considering placing a bond referendum on the March 2026 ballot?
Residents and program participants have repeatedly communicated their desire for more indoor recreation space including indoor aquatics, park improvements, refrigerated outdoor ice rinks, and additional open space. Inflationary costs for equipment, supplies, and capital items have outpaced the District’s ability to fund new capital projects to meet these needs of the community. While the Park District has sufficient funds to maintain existing parks, facilities, and programs, it lacks the legal bonding authority to cover the costs of proposed new capital projects.  

What is a bond referendum? 
A bond referendum is a ballot question that asks voters whether a public entity should be allowed to issue bonds and assume debt for an established timeframe (similar to a home mortgage) to fund a specific capital improvement project or set of projects (bond funds cannot be used for operating expenses, such as salaries). In this case, voters would be asked whether Naperville Park District should be authorized to issue bonds to build a new indoor community activity center and complete other parks and recreation improvements. 

What specific improvements would the proposal address? 
Proceeds from the possible bond proposal would go towards the following community projects:

• A New Community Activity Center at Frontier Sports Complex
• Site Improvements at Nike Sports Complex
• Site Improvements at Country Lakes Park 
• Site Improvements at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park
• Refrigerated Outdoor Seasonal Ice Rinks at the Community Garden Plots Parking Lot
• Acquiring Additional Open Space

How did the Park District decide which projects to pursue? 
The Park District has received considerable feedback from its residents and participants and relied on multiple studies and reports to identify and prioritize its capital facility, parks, and recreation needs. These included the 2024 Indoor Recreation Space Needs Assessment, 2023 Master Plan, 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, and 2022 Community Interest and Opinion Survey. These planning efforts involved robust stakeholder engagement and confirmed a strong community interest in additional indoor recreation space and other park improvements to serve Naperville’s growing population. For additional details, residents are encouraged to view the following reports: 

• 2024 Indoor Recreation Space Needs Assessment
• 2023 Master Plan
• 2023 – 2025 Strategic Plan
• 2022 Community Interest & Opinion Survey

What improvements are being considered at Nike Sports Complex?
The Park District is considering several improvements at Nike Sports Complex, including renovating the playground, adding water spray features, and installing a challenge course like the popular ninja-style challenge course at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park. In partnership with Naperville Little League Baseball, the Park District also plans to renovate three ballfields by adding synthetic turf infields. Additional projects include completing the loop trail around the soccer fields, adding a new seating area/shade shelter near the cricket field, and making improvements to the native prairie area.

What improvements are being considered at Country Lakes Park?
Proposed improvements at Country Lakes Park include completing a trail extension; adding a lighted cricket field, adding six pickleball courts and a sand volleyball court; relocating the basketball courts; and developing parking, restrooms, and shelters. Lighting also would be added to extend the usable hours of the sport courts. 

What improvements are being considered at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park?
Proposed improvements at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park include adding a 60’ ballfield, a 70’ ballfield, a concrete ballfield hub, and permanent restrooms. The parking lot also would be expanded.  

Where would the new outdoor, refrigerated ice rinks be located?
The outdoor hockey rinks and free skate area currently located near Centennial Beach and the Riverwalk would be moved to a central location at the Community Garden Plots parking lot, a space that is not currently used during the winter months. Unlike the Park District’s existing natural rinks, which rely on weather and have averaged only 11 days of skating annually over the past five years, the two proposed new rinks would use refrigeration technology to provide a reliable skating season from approximately November to March. 

Which open space areas are the Park District considering for acquisition?
As the community grows, open space is becoming more limited. The Park District has entered into option agreements that would allow for the purchase of 5.7 acres of wooded property to expand Walnut Ridge Park and 6.5 acres to expand Heritage Woods.  The properties would be maintained as wooded natural areas and provide opportunity for community use through the addition of nature trails.  

Why is the Park District considering expanding its indoor recreation space now?
Community demand for Park District programs has grown significantly, resulting in long waitlists and capacity challenges for popular activities like youth basketball, gymnastics, open gyms, and fitness classes. Fort Hill Activity Center is near capacity, and membership is at an all-time high. While the Park District partners with local schools and private organizations for additional indoor space, meeting community demand for indoor recreation programs and services remains a challenge, especially as Naperville’s population grows and residents continue to seek affordable, local, high-quality recreation options.  

Moreover, residents continue to express strong interest in more indoor aquatics space, especially after the recent closure of private facilities such as the Kroehler Family YMCA, LA Fitness, and Edward Health & Fitness. The loss of these amenities has led many residents to request more indoor aquatics options from the Park District. 

When was the last time voters approved funding for Park District improvements? 
The last voter-approved funding measure for the Naperville Park District was nearly 60 years ago, in 1966, when residents voted to create the Park District. 

PROPOSED NEW COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER

Where would the proposed new community activity center be located?
The Park District is considering building a new indoor community activity center at Frontier Sports Complex, adjacent to Neuqua Valley High School and the 95th Street Library. This location was originally designed with the potential to accommodate indoor recreation space. The Park District’s 2024 Indoor Recreation Space Needs Assessment included extensive community input and highlighted the need for indoor recreation space in south Naperville. Frontier Sports Complex was also chosen because:

• The Park District already owns the land, reducing overall project costs.  No other suitable land parcels are available in the area.
• Since 2010, the area has seen substantial residential development and population growth.
• Approximately 10 acres are available, which is enough to support an activity center project.
• The site was master planned for indoor recreation and complements the nearby park, school, and community amenities. 

How would building a new community activity center in south Naperville likely benefit residents across the community, including those in the north?
A new facility would ease capacity challenges at Fort Hill Activity Center and enable the Park District to address the growing demand for additional indoor recreation space. With two facilities, the District can expand programming, reduce waitlists, and offer more flexible options for residents throughout Naperville. Fort Hill Activity Center participants and fitness members come from across the community. The new facility would complement, not replace, this key fitness and wellness resource.

What programs, activities, and amenities might be included in the new community activity center?
Based on past and on going public input, the new facility could support a variety of programs and amenities. Proposed amenities include: 

• Walk/Jog Track
• Fitness Room (Including Free Weights, Cardio, and Other Equipment)
• Group Exercise Rooms/Cycling
• Lap Pool (8-lane x 25-yard)
• Activity Pool (Including a Water Slide, Play Features, Additional Lap Lanes, and Programming Areas)
• Therapy Pool (Warm-Water)
• Gymnasiums
• Tumbling/Auxiliary Gym
• Dance/Performing Arts Space
• Indoor Playground
• Short-Term Childcare 
• Social Spaces
• Multipurpose Rooms
• Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) Space
• Party Room
• Locker Rooms
• Family Changing Areas
• Facility Support Spaces

Potential programs include:

• Tumbling/Gymnastics
• Youth and Adult Basketball and Volleyball
• Fitness
• Group Fitness
• Personal Training
• Youth and Adult Open Gyms (Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Badminton)
• Walk/Jog Track Drop-in Use (Free to Residents During Non-Peak Times)
• Indoor Playground Drop-in Use (Free to Residents During Non-Peak Times)
• Lap Swimming
• Swim Team and Water Polo Practices
• Swim Lessons
• Water Aerobics/Fitness
• Dance and Performing Arts
• Birthday Parties
• Multipurpose Rooms for Classes, Meetings, Parties, Rentals
• Short-Term Childcare
• Summer Camps
• Youth, Teen, Adult and Senior Programs
• After-School Activities
• Sports Programs and Camps
• And More

What indoor aquatics features would be included at the proposed new facility?
To address the community’s identified demand for indoor aquatics, the Park District is proposing three pools: 

• An 8-lane x 25-yard lap pool 
• An activity pool with water slide, zero-depth entry, spray features, additional lap lanes, and programming space 
• A warm-water therapy pool 

Pool sizes were kept modest due to costs, and a variety of aquatics spaces are proposed to meet the community’s broad recreational interests.

While a larger competition pool could host events, the additional construction and operating costs are not justified by expected revenues. Additionally, site limitations prevent a larger pool and spectator seating within the proposed facility design. 

Including lap lanes in the proposal will provide community access for lap swimming, open swim, and aquatics programs, while supporting competitive swim team and water polo practices.  

The five high schools serving Naperville have pools with spectator seating and can continue to support aquatics competitions.    

Would the proposed community activity center include a fitness center?
The proposed new facility would include a fitness center to support community health and wellness needs. Surveys, resident feedback, and robust membership at Fort Hill Activity Center demonstrate the community’s continued demand for fitness offerings. The new facility would provide accessible, affordable, and flexible fitness options, filling a gap not fully met by existing Park District facilities or private providers and helping more residents stay active and healthy.

Would a new community activity center compete with private gyms or the Fry Family YMCA?
No. The Park District’s role is to serve broad community needs, not to compete with other providers. With over 9,500 fitness members, Fort Hill Fitness demonstrates strong demand for affordable, flexible, and inclusive recreation options for all ages and income levels. The Fry Family YMCA is a valued partner, and the Park District will continue to explore opportunities for collaboration. A new community activity center would help alleviate overcrowding, help address unmet community demand and complement existing services.

What would happen to the softball fields used by the Neuqua Valley Girls Softball program if a new facility was built at Frontier Sports Complex?
The existing Park District softball fields used by the Neuqua Valley High School (NVHS) Girls Softball program would be removed to make way for a new indoor community activity center. School programs use these fields under an existing intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Park District and Indian Prairie School District 204, which allows the fields to be repurposed to address other community needs.  To ensure continued access, the Park District built two additional fields (Fields 5 & 6) in 2007 for NVHS and community use. These fields, which include dugouts, lighting, a press box, scoreboards, spectator seating, permanent restrooms, and nearby parking, would remain available for NVHS Girls Softball as a replacement for the existing fields.

How much impact would there be on traffic if a new facility was built at Frontier Sports Complex?
As part of the planning process, the Naperville Park District will conduct a traffic study to assess the traffic generated by the proposed facility. School District 204 is completing improvements to the main NVHS campus to move freshman to the main building, which will repurpose the Freshman Center on Cedar Glade Drive. The change is expected to reduce traffic near the proposed community activity center on school days.  The facility concept includes three entry points from multiple roads and 500 to 600 additional parking spaces. Combined with existing parking spaces at Frontier Sports Complex, the plan provides ample access and parking. 

What has changed since 2006 when the Park District originally planned to build an indoor recreation center at Frontier Sports Complex? 
A lot has changed. In 2006, the community’s indoor recreation demands were less defined, and the Park District had not yet developed or operated a large-scale facility. Since then, the Park District has successfully built and operated the Fort Hill Activity Center, which opened in 2016; this success demonstrates the District’s ability to plan, fund, and manage high-quality indoor space in a fiscally responsible way. 

Naperville has also grown significantly, resulting in increased participation in Park District programs. At the same time, several private indoor aquatic facilities have closed, further reducing available recreation options. Recent community input, program participation, and facility use all indicate strong interest in expanded access to indoor fitness, walk/jog tracks, aquatics, gymnasiums, and flexible program spaces. 

When would construction of the proposed new community activity center be completed?
If the Park District pursues a referendum and voters approve the measure, the proposed new facility would likely open within three years, allowing time for design, permitting, and construction.

Will there be an opportunity for residents to provide further input on the proposed development of indoor recreation space and other park improvements?
Yes. The proposed community activity center and park improvement plans were developed based on community input to date. However, additional public feedback opportunities are planned to encourage resident engagement and further refine plans for indoor and outdoor recreation improvements that would be part of any referendum question presented to the voters.   

Will having a new facility negatively impact the Fort Hill Activity Center?
No. A new facility will actually positively impact Fort Hill as the new facility will help the Park District meet the growing demand for indoor recreation in Naperville and reduce capacity issues at Fort Hill Activity Center, thereby addressing gaps in community recreation services.   

FINANCING AND COSTS

What size referendum is being considered for the March 2026 ballot? 
The District is considering placing a $135 million bond referendum on the March 17, 2026 ballot. 

How would referendum funds be allocated?
The Park District worked with architectural and construction management experts to develop construction cost estimates for a new community activity center. The analysis used information from similar facilities built regionally and nationally over the past five years, as well as recent park improvement projects and industry data for park site improvements and land acquisition. Estimated project costs include:

*Cash-in-Lieu Funding is provided to the Park District by residential developers under a City of Naperville ordinance. The funding is given in place of land that developers would otherwise be required to provide when constructing new residential developments in the community.

What is the anticipated tax impact of the proposal?
Please see the Impact on Taxes & Tax Calculator section below on this webpage. 

How does the Park District currently receive its funding? 
The Park District relies on two main revenue sources: property taxes and charges for services. About 5% of a resident’s total property tax bill goes to the Park District. The City of Naperville is a separate taxing body and does not provide funding to the Park District. Naperville Park District’s tax rate is among the lowest in DuPage and Will counties, ranking the 40th lowest out of 50 local park districts.

Why is a referendum needed?  Why can’t the Park District build another facility and complete other improvements without going to the ballot, like it did for Fort Hill Activity Center?
When Fort Hill Activity Center was built in 2016, construction costs were significantly lower, and non-referendum funds were available. Today, escalating costs and the need to maintain existing park district assets make it impossible for the Park District to fund a new facility without seeking community support through a bond referendum. Since 2016, average construction costs for these types of facilities have more than doubled.   

Additionally, the non-referendum funds are needed to maintain existing parks and facilities.  Rising costs for equipment, supplies, and capital items like playgrounds and athletic fields have outpaced the District’s revenues. While the Park District has funds to maintain current parks/facilities, it does not have the legal bonding authority to cover the costs of proposed new projects. 

Would a new community activity center be financially self-sustaining?
The Naperville Park District is committed to operating its recreation facilities responsibly. Whether a new facility is self-sustaining will depend on the amenities and programs offered. For example, a fitness center can generate revenue to offset operating costs. Fort Hill Activity Center, which opened in 2016, is self-sustaining, covering its annual operating expenses through user fees. The proposed community activity center is also expected to become self-sustaining within three years of operation.  

Would referendum dollars go towards staffing the proposed community activity center? 
No. Funds from a voter-approved bond referendum would be used for capital projects, not operational expenses like staffing. Program and facility user fees will help offset staffing costs, following the same model used at the Fort Hill Activity Center.

What are the estimated annual costs to operate and maintain the proposed projects? 
Based upon the information available to us at this time and using estimating techniques that rely upon past performance and assumptions about cost inflation (which may not prove out or remain constant into the future), the following are estimated annual costs associated with operating and maintaining the proposed projects.  Costs to operate and maintain the projects would be included within the Park District’s operating budget.

• A New Community Activity Center at Frontier Sports Complex
  Please see the “Activity Center Operating Estimates” found HERE for estimated revenues and expenses associated with the proposed community activity center operations.  The information includes actual revenues and expenses associated with the Park District’s 2024 operation of the existing Fort Hill Activity Center, and year 1 and year 3 estimates for the proposed community activity center.  Fort Hill Activity Center, which opened in 2016, is self-sustaining, covering its annual operating expenses through program and facility user fees. The proposed community activity center is also expected to become self-sustaining within three years of operation.
  
  
• Site Improvements at Nike Sports Complex
  The estimated annual cost to maintain the proposed improvements is $18,750.  Annual utility costs associated with water for the spray features is estimated at $24,000.  The addition of the synthetic turf infields is expected to result in an estimated $15,000 increase in revenue from reserved use of the fields by athletic groups (when considering the rental fee difference between a natural dirt/grass infield and a synthetic turf infield), resulting in an estimated net annual cost for the improvements of $27,750.
  
  
• Site Improvements at Country Lakes Park
  The estimated annual cost to maintain the proposed improvements is $25,500.  Annual utility costs are estimated at $5,500.  Addition of the lighted cricket field is expected to result in an estimated $20,500 in field rental revenue from reserved use of the field by athletic groups, and an estimated $10,000 in athletic field light rental revenue, resulting in an estimated annual net cost of $500 for the site improvements.
  
  
• Site Improvements at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park
  The two proposed ballfields replace two ballfields currently located at the proposed community activity center site at Frontier Sports Complex, resulting in no increase in maintenance costs for the proposed ballfields.  The estimated annual cost to maintain the other proposed improvements is $14,750.  Annual utility costs are estimated at $3,500.
  
  
• Refrigerated Outdoor Seasonal Ice Rinks at the Community Garden Plots Parking Lot
  The two proposed refrigerated ice rinks replace natural ice rinks currently located at Centennial Park.  The estimated annual maintenance costs associated with the Centennial Park ice rinks is $53,500.  The Centennial Park ice rinks have averaged 11 days of skating annually over the past 5 years due to being dependent upon weather conditions.  The estimated annual cost to maintain the proposed refrigerated ice rinks spanning between late November and early March, deducting current costs associated with the Centennial Park ice rinks, is $82,500.  Utility costs for running refrigeration chillers are estimated at $22,000. 
  
  
• Acquiring Additional Open Space
  The estimated annual operating cost to maintain the Heritage Woods expansion is $3,750.
  The estimated annual operating cost to maintain the Walnut Ridge Park expansion is $3,000.

What are the estimated costs for membership to the proposed community activity center?
Funds from a voter-approved bond referendum would be used for capital project costs to construct the amenities, not operational expenses.  Similar to the Fort Hill Activity Center fee structure, a membership to the proposed community activity center will not be required for use of the building.  The community activity center would provide residents with opportunities to register and participate in park district programs and drop-in activities without a membership.  Like the Fort Hill Activity Center, residents would also be provided with opportunities to use the walk/jog track at no cost during designated times, as well as the indoor playground during designated times. Program and facility user fees will be used to cover operational costs, following the same model used at the Fort Hill Activity Center.

For the purpose of completing operating estimates for the proposed community activity center the following fee structure was used for residents who choose to purchase a membership.  Monthly membership fees and daily use fees would be finalized closer to the opening of the facility should the Park District move forward with placing a question on the ballot and voters approve the measure.  It would take approximately 3 years from approval of a referendum to the opening of a facility, based on the time needed for design, permitting, and construction.  The Park District intends to apply with insurance-based programs, such as Silver Sneakers, to make the programs available at the proposed community activity center, similar to the programs accepted at the Fort Hill Activity Center.  The addition of the location as a Silver Sneakers facility would be dependent upon receiving approval from Silver Sneakers. 

Monthly Membership Fees Used for Operating Estimates  

*Fitness Membership includes access to weight/cardio fitness area, group fitness classes, open gyms, and the walk/jog track.
**Fitness & Aquatics includes access to all areas included with the Fitness membership, plus access to the aquatics spaces. 

Would the proposed improvements be supported by any state or federal funds?
While not guaranteed, the Park District will continue to seek grant opportunities at the regional, state, and federal levels, as well as alternative revenue sources. This is a strategy that has been successful in the past. Since 2023, the District has received commitments for over $4.4 million in grants and alternative funding to help support park and facility improvements. 

What if a referendum is not successful?
If a referendum is placed on the ballot and is not successful, the District will continue exploring ways to expand indoor space, possibly through leasing or public/private partnerships. However, retrofitting existing facilities can be costly and may result in spaces that cannot accommodate some popular programs. For example, without new indoor courts, additional basketball leagues or open gym activities could not be offered.  Additionally, past experience, like the 95th Street Center lease, shows that changes in building ownership or management can create uncertainty for future indoor programming. Data from years of both renting indoor recreation space and operating the Fort Hill Activity Center has demonstrated that leasing is less effective, efficient, and financially sustainable than operating a District-owned facility.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 

Can the Park District partner with school districts or private organizations to provide additional recreation space?
The Park District will maintain its long-standing partnerships with Naperville’s two school districts and other community organizations while exploring new opportunities for additional programmable space. However, growing demand for recreation programs and services currently exceeds what these partnerships can provide. 

Can the Park District use the old Edward Health & Fitness Center for additional recreation space?
The Park District explored the availability of the Edward Health & Fitness facility, but it is not for sale or lease. The Indoor Recreation Space Needs Assessment also recommends prioritizing south Naperville for indoor recreation space expansion.

Would building a smaller facility now and expanding it later save money?
No. Building a smaller facility that requires future expansion would cost more over time. While the Park District has experience with phased construction (as was done with the Fort Hill Activity Center), construction costs typically rise, economies of scale are lost, and remobilizing construction crews for later phases adds cost. Retrofitting challenges can also further increase costs.

Why not expand the Fort Hill Activity Center?
At nearly 84,000 square feet, the Fort Hill Activity Center has maximized the available land, leaving no room for expansion. The nearby TOCA property is also unavailable for purchase or lease, so it is not an option for possible expansion either.  

INPUT AND OVERSIGHT

Have any final decisions been made regarding the possible bond referendum?
No. A final decision will not be made until December 2025 to allow time to receive additional community input. 

How can residents learn more and provide input on the potential funding proposal?
A public opinion mail survey will be sent to all registered voter households in the District this fall. The Park District will also host the following Community Information Open Houses:

If the proposed referendum is approved by voters, what oversight would be in place? 
The Park District is committed to transparency with the community. All project spending would be publicly disclosed. In addition, project updates would be presented at Park District Board meetings and made available on the Park District’s website.

What if residents have further questions?
Please contact Brad Wilson, Executive Director, at (630) 848-3532 or bwilson@napervilleparks.org if you have questions about the funding proposal or improvements being considered.

The Park District relies on two main revenue sources: property taxes and charges for services. About 5% of a resident’s total property tax bill goes to the Park District. The Naperville Park District’s tax rate is currently among the lowest in DuPage and Will counties, ranking the 40th lowest out of 50 local park districts.

Current Tax Rate Comparison

Addressing the proposed indoor recreation improvements, park upgrades, and open space acquisition would cost an estimated $135 million. The estimated annual tax impact of the possible bond measure is $139, or approximately $12 per month, for a home with a fair market value of $500,000. This is based on financing with a term not to exceed 20 years and the homeowner is eligible for the homestead exemption. A tax calculator is provided below to calculate your estimated annual tax impact.

Tax Calculator

Proposed $135,000,000 general obligation bonds referendum impact. Estimated impact on tax bills payable in 2027.

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** The estimated annual tax impact assumes a tax rate is based on the Park District's 2024 Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) which is projected to grow by 3% annually through tax year 2029 and then assume 2% annual growth thereafter. This estimated tax impact is for the addition of the bond and interest levy only by the District and does not account for any increases in tax rates in other funds of the District or by any other taxing body.

If a $135 million bond funding proposal is pursued by the Park District and approved by voters, the post-referendum tax rate is estimated to remain as one of the lowest among local park districts with Naperville ranking 30th lowest using 2024 tax levy information.

Post Referendum Tax Rate Comparison (using 2024 tax levy)

If you have questions regarding the potential referendum, please contact Brad Wilson, Executive Director, at 630-848-3532 or by email at bwilson@napervilleparks.org