Appendix K
Recreation Programming Plan
Environmental Education, Stewardship, and Sustainability Engage residents in long-term education of environmental stewardship through classes and volunteer opportunities as part of annual initiatives set forth by the Park District’s Green Team. Community Enrichment Maximize the use of alternative revenue as outlined in the Non-Tax Revenue Plan. Solicit input from residents and Park District patrons through public and electronic forums and use information from the Public Participation Process to identify needs for programming and open space. Update the Park District’s Recreation Programming Plan to identify initiatives for the District’s programming functions that are consistent with the goals of the Master Plan and the Strategic Plan. As a result of shifting cultural changes and demographics, continue to explore recreational trends and identify new, unique programming opportunities and park amenity offerings within Naperville for all ages. Uphold efficient operations and maintenance standards as evidenced by CAPRA national accreditation. Accessibility Review and update the Fees and Charges Policy Manual as policies or revenue requirements change. Collaborate with other governmental agencies with land holdings within and adjacent to the Park District’s boundaries to ensure such facilities are consistent with District goals and policies. Address linkages within the Master Plan, Strategic Plan, and other board approved documents to ensure a consistent vision for the District. Complete the Golf Site Master Plan and implement recommendations in accordance with need and budget. Improve upon and expand the District’s outdoor winter activity offerings. Personal Growth and Enrichment Maintain successful volunteer program and continue to research new initiatives to further expand volunteer opportunities. Recreation Programming Plan Guide: Support and achieve the District-wide Guides within the Master Plan. Initiative/Frequency: Develop and achieve Department goals in support of the Master Plan – On an Annual Basis 1.3.2 NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT - STRATEGIC PLAN In spring 2017, after having completed the goals relative to the 2014-2016 Strategic Plan , the Naperville Park District began the process of creating a new strategic plan. The first step was to conduct a statistically valid community-wide survey, which was administered by aQity Research & Insights in April and May 2017. Guided by the results of the 2017 Community Interest and Opinion Survey, the board of commissioners and staff worked through a series of planning exercises and met with facilitators Greg Kuhn and Jeanna Ballard from Northern Illinois University in November 2017 to discuss the District ’ s progress, direction and goals relative to recreation and parks in the Naperville community.
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Naperville Park District Recreation Programming Plan
Updated and Approved 2/11/21
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Naperville Park District | 2023 MASTER PLAN
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