Appendix K
Recreation Programming Plan
Recreation Programming Plan Guide: Staffing levels within the Recreation Department will be evaluated during development of the annual budget. Any recommendations for staffing changes will be based on projected program and service growth/decline and the completion of strategic goals and objectives. Initiative/Frequency: Evaluate Recreation Department Staffing Levels during Budget Development - Annually COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHICS AND PROGRAM STATISTICS Understanding changes to community demographics, program participation, and recreation and leisure trends is a key component to planning recreation program and service offerings. The Naperville Park District monitors community demographics, program participation, and industry trends to appropriately plan and administer services. In addition, the District collects and analyzes data throughout the year to monitor program and facility performance. Results are utilized to implement immediate changes that address performance deficiencies and to proactively plan for the future development of programs and services. The District collects and analyzes a variety of data including participation statistics, facility attendance, demographics, revenue and expense statistics, and inclusion services, to name a few. Findings are shared/disseminated routinely at staff meetings, with Board Committees, at Board meetings, and annually through publications such as the Naperville Park District Annual Report. Overviews of these areas are included within this section. 3.0 3.1 DEMOGRAPHICS The following demographic information was gathered from the 2018 Naperville Park District Master Plan. Today, Naperville’s estimated population is 147,122 (ACS Census Estimate), a 3.7% growth from the 2010 Census. While buildout was projected by 2017 in the 2012 Master Plan, Naperville continues to evolve, especially in age and diversity. The community grew by over 5,000 people since 2010, during a time when many residents are leaving Illinois; minority students surpassed the population of white students within the Indian Prairie School District, according to a 2016 Chicago Tribune report. Additionally, Naperville’s senior population is increasing, with more opportunities for residents to “age in place” due to the rise of age restricted and senior living communities offered throughout the area. Naperville’s shifting demographics a nd evolving response to them is what makes Naperville such a remarkable place to live. The tables on the following page provide a comparison of Naperville’s 2010 population and the estimated population in 2016.
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Naperville Park District Recreation Programming Plan
Updated and Approved 2/11/21
330 Naperville Park District | 2023 MASTER PLAN
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