2023 Master Plan

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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