Appendix K
Recreation Programming Plan
Identified in the 2012 Master Plan, the race and ethnicity of Naperville continues to change: 73% of the population is white (down from 76% in 2010), the African American population grew from 4.6% to 5%, and the Asian population grew from 14.9% to 17.8%. The Hispanic population grew from 5.6% to 6%. With these shifts in the population makeup, as well as the previously noted aging of the community’s population, the District will need to identify and adjust programming and park needs predicated on this information. Population by Race/Ethnicity
Black or African American
7,289 5.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 229 0.16%
Asian 25,974 17.82%
Some other race 1,151 0.79%
Two or more races 4,594 3.15%
White 106,543 73.08%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 0.01%
There are 53,550 housing units within Naperville and 75.8% of households consist of families. Naperville continues to remain an affluent community with a median income of $110,676, which is double the national median income and nearly double the state median income. This indicates, among other community offerings, a strong demand for high quality park and recreation offerings. Understanding community demographics is essential to providing Recreation Programming opportunities that appeal to the ever-changing population. PROGRAM STATISTICS AND PARTICIPATION TRENDS In 2019 the District offered over 7,500 classes, teams, events and performances, resulting in 57,004 registrants. Over 25,000 individuals register for programs annually with 12% percent coming from outside the District. The following table shows participation trends for programs requiring registration; it does not include participation in drop-in activities, golf, facility use or special events. In the period from 2015 to 2019, overall program participation increased by 18% (+8,592). This is primarily due to the opening of the Fort Hill Activity Center in August 2016, however, increases in participation also were experienced in several program areas that were not affected by the facility opening. The increases in participation also are believed to be due to the introduction of a new registration software system, and a change in the Program Guide delivery process, resulting in more Naperville homes receiving the publication. Both changes occurred in early 2016. The most significant increases in participation since 2015 occurred in the areas of Active Adults & Seniors, Athletics, Camps, Fitness & Wellness, and Special 3.2
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Naperville Park District Recreation Programming Plan
Updated and Approved 2/11/21
332 Naperville Park District | 2023 MASTER PLAN
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