Naperville Park District Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Ray McGury, Executive Director Phone: Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation Phone: Introductions

Mission “To provide recreation and park experiences that enrich the quality of life for our community.” Vision “To be a national leader in parks and recreation providing and promoting high quality experiences and facilities at a great value to our community.” Mission and Vision

Health and Wellness Environmental Education, Stewardship and Sustainability Community Enrichment Public Safety Accessibility Personal Growth and Enrichment Core Values

2012 Community Interest and Opinion Survey responses identified the following for Outdoor Recreation: –Residents still place higher demand on more passive activities (hiking trails, natural areas, picnic areas) –Analysis shows the only outdoor facilities that might potentially have unmet needs are: Trails Nature areas Outdoor pool/Aquatics Park Picnic facilities Outdoor Recreation Community Interests

Q30. Please indicate if your household currently uses or has a need or interest in using each of the following types of outdoor recreation facilities. (VARY ORDER. Multiple responses accepted)

Throughout Naperville’s history residents have placed importance on outdoor recreation and preserving open space. Examples include: –Land donations, such as the Caroline Martin Mitchell Properties, Sindt Property, and a portion of Knoch Knolls Park –Resident purchase and donation of Centennial Beach –Development of the Naperville Riverwalk –Land Dedication Ordinance –Intergovernmental Land Use and Shared Facility Agreements between the City, Park District, School Districts, and Forest Preserve Districts Outdoor Recreation Importance to Community

Recreation Amenities We Provide & Maintain 140 parks encompassing over 2,500 acres 60+ miles of paths and trails 70 playgrounds (71 st in 2013) 78 fields and backstops for baseball and softball 66 small and large multi-use fields for soccer, football, lacrosse, and other recreational activities 34 tennis courts 25 basketball courts 2 inline hockey rinks 2 Cricket pitches 1 synthetic turf field (2 nd in 2013) 3 skate facilities 46 picnic shelters ranging in size to accommodate large gatherings to small group activities Centennial Beach 2 championship, 18-hole golf courses Community garden plots Sportsman’s Park trapshooting range Free special events Drop-in programs for seniors Over 1,400 programs When Money Magazine ranked Naperville the 54th best place to live in 2012, the Riverwalk and Centennial Beach rose to the top as community highlights. Here are many other recreation amenities residents get for their tax dollars:

In 2012 the Park District unveiled a new website. The site includes an enhanced parks and facilities search function. How Do I Find a Park or Facility?

Recreation Overview –Programming –Community Relations –Aquatics –Recreation Support –Volunteers Core Program Areas –Sports –Arts –Aquatics, Fitness & Wellness –Youth Teen & Family –Active Seniors –Special Events & Projects Recreation Department

Centennial Beach A unique swimming facility with a rich history Open approximately 90 days each summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Comprised of 6.2 million gallons of chlorinated water Experiences up to 170,000 visitors during the season “The Beach” remains a popular summer destination for outdoor swimming.

Centennial Beach Attendance Year Visitors 98, , , , , , , , , ,542

Parks Overview –Fleet –Trades –Park Police –North Parks/Riverwalk, Central Parks, South Parks Responsible for maintaining Park District amenities and general security Support Park District programs, community organizations, special events and Naperville athletic groups Parks Department

Athletic Fields Park District athletic fields are used by: –Park District programs –School District athletic teams –Naperville athletic organizations –Residents/drop-in use Over 650 teams from Naperville athletic organizations representing approximately 10,000 participants use NPD athletic fields for games 136 game fields are used each year during peak seasons, accommodating over 12,000 scheduled games

Athletic Field Use

Responsible for the planning and development of capital projects. Projects include updates to existing facilities and new construction. Utilizing community input the Planning Department develops and continually updates the District’s Master Plan. The Master Plan guides the District in the provision of recreation services and amenities. Planning Department

New and updated facilities, such as the: Centennial Beach Renovation Nike Sports Complex Expansion (with synthetic turf field) Seager Park Interpretive Center & Site Improvements Knoch Park Site Improvements (south Knoch Park) Recent Projects

DuPage River Trail - Segment 4 (Knoch Knolls Park) West Branch Riverway Trail (Wil-O-Way Commons) 95 th Street Center Lease Wil-O-Way Park Improvements Meadow Glens Park Improvements Recent Projects

Playground Projects –Renovations College Park Cress Creek Park –New Development Creekside Park Recent Projects

Commissioners Park Synthetic Turf Field –Construction in Spring and Summer 2013 Southwest Community Park Development –Design in 2013 –Construction beginning in 2014 Sportsman’s Park Site Remediation –Enrolled in IEPA Site Remediation Program (SRP) –Site Remediation to begin in 2013 (multi-year program) Knoch Knolls Nature Center and Site Improvements –Construction in 2013/2014 Upcoming Projects

Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Knoch Park Improvements (north Knoch Park) Playground Projects –Renovations Country Commons Crestview Knoll Huntington Commons Olesen Farm Park River Run Park –New Development Ashwood Park Upcoming Projects

Community Interest and Opinion Surveys Public Participation Process for Capital Projects Public Open Houses, Focus Groups, and Resident Project Teams Volunteer –Adopt-a-Park Program –Individual and Large Group Volunteer Opportunities Available Community Involvement

Questions?