Major Accomplishments since the 2018 Master Plan Wolf’s Crossing Community Park Development The District developed its last large-scale parcel, over 30 acres, into Wolf’s Crossing Community Park (formerly known as Southwest Community Park). The Park District embarked on a significant site master plan initiative, engaging the community for their ideas about how to develop the space.
Construction of 18 Dedicated Pickleball Courts The Park District saw a dramatic increase in requests for dedicated pickleball courts following the pandemic. The meteoric rise in the popularity of pickleball saw the Park District construct 18 dedicated pickleball courts over the last five years — four (4) courts at Nike Sports Complex (2018), four (4) courts at Knoch Park (2020), four (4) courts Wolf’s Crossing Community Park (2020), and six (6) courts at Frontier Sports Complex (2023). Additionally, pickleball striping is offered on several tennis courts throughout the area as well as indoors at the Fort Hill Activity Center. North Knoch Park Renovation In another partnership opportunity, the Park District and Naperville Community Unit School District 203 (in the spirit of the Caroline Martin Mitchell property agreement) worked together to redevelop the north side of Knoch Park through an intergovernmental agreement. The Park District added a new synthetic turf field (cost-sharing with CUSD 203) and dedicated pickleball courts (as referenced above), while working with the school district to construct a new varsity softball field for its students. The partnership provides recreation facilities for park district, school district, and community use. Land Donation of Nearly 40 Acres The Park District received a generous gift of 39.95 acres of land on the west side of Knoch Knolls Park that was donated through a gifting agreement with the Beneficiary of the Frank Rus Trust. This land is designated already as preservation land under a Grant of Conservation Right and Easement dated June 14, 2000 and administered by The Conservation Foundation. The Park District will continue to maintain the land as open space for the community. As part of the gifting agreement, the western portion of the land is open for public use at this time. Additional, notable District accomplishments since 2018: • Reaccredited with a perfect score through the CAPRA Commission, NRPA’s accreditation body, in 2021 • Park Police achieved state accreditation by the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Council in 2022, the first park police department to receive this distinction • Initiated and developed the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots Site Master Plan in 2022 • New Strategic Plan developed for years 2023-2025 • 2020 Trails Master Plan Update • Reviewed and updated park maintenance practices based on community feedback • Made numerous renovations and updates to amenities in the park system • Added several new trails within parks as well as connections through agreements with developers
Large multiuse fields, a sled hill, loop trail, playground, pickleball courts, challenge course, and splash pad, among other amenities, adorn the site based on Park District needs and the community’s wishes.
95th Street Community Plaza at Frontier Sports Complex
Among a playground, pavilion, and other offerings, the Park District established its first splash pad location with the addition of the 95th Street Community Plaza. The project was supported in partnership with the Naperville Public Library and Indian Prairie School District 204. The mission of the project is to encourage nearby students and residents of all ages and abilities to get outdoors, communicate and socialize with one another, and enjoy the many benefits of active and passive recreation in a beautiful campus setting.
Nike Sports Complex
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