Appendix K
Recreation Programming Plan
should be offered in accordance with the interest and needs of each cohort and evaluated over time on quality of life outcome-based performance measurements. It is the mission of the Recreation Department to provide high quality programs and facilities that promote and support the District’s core values and mission, and meet community interests and needs for recreation. Department goals are developed and reviewed on an annual basis to support the overarching goals of the District , as well as the District’s mission, vision, core values and strategic initiatives. The Recreation Department ’s mission and Department and Core Program and Service Area objectives are listed below. District Mission We provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community. District Vision To be a national leader in parks and recreation providing and promoting high quality experiences and facilities at a great value to our community. Recreation Department Mission We provide high quality programs and facilities that promote and support the District’s core values and mission, and meet community interests and needs for recreation.
Golf Department Mission We provide great experiences at our golf facilities while maintaining viability and relevance.
Recreation Department Objectives The Recreation Department has developed the following objectives based upon the District’s core values and strategic objectives. These objectives are in addition to, and in some cases overlap, objectives included within the strategic plan. Participant 1. Encourage socialization and personal growth through participation. 2. Provide recreation activities that improve health and wellness and build life-long skills. 3. Provide programs that are accessible. 4. Increase and/or maintain annual participation levels. 5. Expand, restructure or eliminate existing programs based on declining demand. 6. Develop new programs based on new trends and/or community needs. Community Collaboration, Involvement & Communication 1. Identify key projects and initiatives that may be advanced through partnerships and pursue opportunities for collaboration. 2. Improve outreach efforts by fostering strategic targeting of promotional efforts, effective joint promotional efforts and effective distribution of public information materials. 3. Utilize constituent feedback (residents, participants, park users, interest groups) in setting priorities for planning, development, programming, use of facilities and other recreation related matters.
Resources (facilities, staff, volunteers) 1. Evaluate existing facilities for opportunities to increase revenue potential. 2. Maintain high quality programs. 3. Maintain/encourage cooperative facility arrangements and joint use agreements.
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Naperville Park District Recreation Programming Plan
Updated and Approved 2/11/21
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