Appendix K
Recreation Programming Plan
1.3 CONNECTION TO OTHER PLANNING DOCUMENTS Assessment, constituent involvement, financing and evaluation were key components in the development of the Naperville Park District’s overarching planning documents. These documents include the 2018 Master Plan and 2018-2020 Strategic Plan, which establish the foundation for all other planning documents. The Recreation Programming Plan and Strategic Marketing Plans are an outgrowth of the Master Plan, Strategic Plan and other program forecasting tools and reports maintained by the District. Brief summaries of the Master Plan, Strategic Plan, and Marketing Plans are provided below, in addition to plan initiatives that directly involve the Recreation Department. The Recreation Programming Plan includes several guides and initiatives that the District uses in the delivery of programs and services to persons of all ages and abilities. A list of all initiatives included in the Recreation Programming Plan is found in Appendix A. Updates to the Recreation Programming Plan shall be completed when there are updates to the Master Plan and Strategic Plan in order to maintain continuity among the District’s key planning documents. 1.3.1 NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT - MASTER PLAN The Master Plan is intended as a guide for the Naperville Park District to achieve strategic, controlled growth and development into the next decade and beyond. The primary goal of the Master Plan is to synthesize the existing documentation and plans while integrating an open space analysis to provide clear and concise recommendations for the Park District today and into the future. Relevant data from previous plans and Community Interest & Opinion Surveys served as a foundation for the Master Plan. Recommendations within the Master Plan directly impact the recreation programs and services provided by the District. Master Plan initiatives that directly involve the Recreation Department are provided below and are incorporated as action items within this plan. MASTER PLAN DISTRICT-WIDE GUIDES The guides are sorted by core values, but are not limited to one category; some may apply to multiple values. Health and Wellness Explore the possibility of aquatics options – including an indoor facility, a facility that offers active, leisure, and therapeutic uses – and methods to accommodate these needs (i.e. partnerships). Continue to establish and maintain fruitful partnerships with other jurisdictions, community and corporate organizations, and private recreation providers to help supplement shortages and needs, this is especially critical as it pertains to indoor space. Collaborate with Athletic Affiliates on the implementation of Master Plan Recommendations in a manner that does not confer ownership rights and subject to annual use agreements or reduce Naperville Park District’s ability to program facilities it does not own. When partnering with Athletic Affiliates and providing them with field rentals, ensure effective communication between the District, Affiliate, and renting party to guarantee rental needs are met. Entering into Lease or Cooperative Agreements for use of facilities or land owned by others is only recommended if it satisfies District needs. As cooperative agreements are renewed, staff should ensure they still maximize the value to the District. Research partnerships with public and private agencies to identify open space and facility opportunities as the city reaches build-out status. Continue to evaluate program and survey data regarding facility usage to provide direction in planning future facility/amenity development driven by community needs.
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Naperville Park District Recreation Programming Plan
Updated and Approved 2/11/21
326 Naperville Park District | 2023 MASTER PLAN
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