
The Joy of Adult Recreational Leagues
Adult recreation leagues are a great way to stay active and social with friends and other members of the community. Naperville Park District...
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Adult recreation leagues are a great way to stay active and social with friends and other members of the community. Naperville Park District...

As the Naperville Park District celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Naperville Youth Soccer program, Soccer Coordinator Betsy Nyman discu...

2026 State of the Naperville Park District by Naperville Park District

Superintendent of Trades Operations Mike Piszynski, and Park Specialist II Trevor Stibbe discuss the work the Naperville Park District does...

Ahead of Magical Starlight Theatre's January 2026 production of "Shrek: The Musical", the show's Music Director John Apple and Choreographer...

The Naperville Park District offers a wide-array of gymnastics programs for the community, but the Winter In-House Gymnastics Teams offer a...

Ahead of the 2025 Naperville Healing Field of Honor November 7-12, Operation Support Our Troops – America Executive Director, Linda Tuisl an...

Naperville Park District conducts seasonal prescribed burns in many of its parks, but what exactly does that mean? Park Specialists Olivia K...

While exercising and dieting are incredibly important to living a healthy lifestyle, engaging in those practices incorrectly can be counterp...

Residents throughout Naperville witness renovations and improvements to their favorite neighborhood amenities. But how does the Park Distric...

With Naperville’s senior residents making up a significant amount of the population, it is important to support organizations who cater to t...

With warm weather in the forecast and bigger crowds out at parks and events, it is important to be aware of your surroundings in case of an...

As the nation prepares for National Volunteer Week beginning April 20, Volunteer & Events Manager Becca Krzyszkowski, and Park Specialist Tr...

As a community leader in sustainability, the Naperville Park District adopts various practices that is beneficial to the environment. Join B...

Kick off the 2025 State of the Park District’s theme of Shaping a Sustainable Future in Parks and Recreation in addition to hearing highligh...

This episode will address the ways that the District is leveraging technology now and into the future with a goal of creating greater effici...

Learn about key partnerships and affiliations of varying types that help the Park District serve the diverse recreation needs of the communi...

Certain operational documents and processes are the driving force that propel the District forward in responding to community needs and meet...

Join Naperville Park District parks and golf staff as they discuss the importance of the District’s environmental stewardship core value, th...

Each year, Districtwide goals set the stage for planned accomplishments of all kinds, from park and facility projects to operational enhance...

As we turn the calendar and head into the new year, there is not better time to set lifestyle goals and live a healthier life. However, begi...

The annual Community Job Fair is set for January 4, 2025. To prepare potential job seekers in the area, Naperville Park District Director of...

As the weather changes and the scenery shifts from summer green to fall yellow, ecologist Scott Kobal from the Forest Preserve District of D...

Preparation for the Spring Dance Recital takes a lot of hard work. Dance Academy alumni, Mary Redgate and Ellie Laflamme, talk about their e...

The Knoch Knolls Nature Center has been an environmental staple in the community since opening its doors in 2014. Ahead of the 10th Annivers...

The game of golf has seen a boom in popularity across the country, and that surge has been felt at the Naperville Park District. Director of...

In 2019, a ParkTalk Podcast series covered pickleball's popularity and health benefits. Five years later, we reexamine the sport and explore...

Marissa Hird from the Naperville Running Company, a partner of the Naperville Park District, talks about the partnership between the organiz...

Youth baseball and softball coaches, Brian Kelly and Doug Diederich, share their experiences coaching for the Naperville Park District and t...

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association Inclusion Manager, Maddy Manden, and Naperville Park District Superintendent of Recreation, Ja...

Hear about upcoming anniversary celebrations for Springbrook Golf Course and the Knoch Knolls Nature Center in addition to learning some his...

Learn about key community partnerships between the Naperville Park District and other entities that facilitate the smooth operation of recre...

Meet the District’s new park board commissioners who were seated in 2023 and learn more about them and their aspirations for recreation in N...

Meet the District’s new park board commissioners who were seated in 2023 and learn more about them and their aspirations for recreation in N...

This episode will highlight park development in 2023 and plans for 2024 as the District continues to add to its outdoor facility inventory a...

Join District staff as they explore growth in recreation programs and facility use at the Park District, discuss how that growth has contrib...

In this episode, we kick off the 2024 State of the Park District’s theme of “Growing into the Future” in addition to providing a retrospecti...

ParkTalk Podcast host, Sue Omanson, has retired after 22 years with the Naperville Park District. To celebrate her career, Sue talks about t...

Naperville resident Dick Kuhn shares stories from Fairlane Farms, where his family raised horses. Fairlane Farms Park will be developed in 2...

Guests Kirsten Mullinax from NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health, and Amy Phillips from The Conservation Foundation discuss the annual Take...

In this episode, we hear from two gardeners about the joys, challenges and surprises of the 2023 gardening season at the Naperville Park Dis...

Day camp staff members Cori and George reflect on the summer day camp experience, noting kids' creativity, fun memories and strengths of the...

Two 89-year-old ball players from the Naperville Park District's Over 50 Softball League explain why they love the game and what keeps them...

Learn what makes Naperville's Centennial Beach a favorite summer destination. Two staff members familiar with Beach operations explain how i...

Ben Palczynski, Park Specialist II with the Naperville Park District, tells how his career has given him flexibility and the opportunity to...

Marissa Kula, a Naperville Park District staff member, tells how a part-time position in customer service at the Park District opened doors...

Brad Wilson, executive director of the Naperville Park District, recalls highlights of his internship, which began his career at the Distric...

District staff discuss the many ways that residents and businesses support the Park District beyond tax dollars and program fees. Aspects hi...

In this episode, we discuss the recent renovations at Naperbrook and Springbrook Golf Courses in addition to considering the overall health...

Parks and Planning staff explore the importance of the Park District’s community-wide restoration projects that are designed to restore the...