Appendix K
Recreation Programming Plan
In 2019 over 2,700 volunteers assisted the District, resulting in over 81,000 hours of volunteer service. Recreation Programming Plan Guide: When possible, the District collaborates with other organizations in an effort to meet community needs for recreation programs and services. Consideration is given to program and service accessibility during the development process. Every effort is made to ensure that programs and services are available geographically throughout Naperville, to the extent that adequate facilities and resources are available. Programs and services are made available to individuals with special needs and individuals demonstrating financial hardships. Initiatives/Frequency: Complete a Geographic Review of Programs/Program Matrix – On an Annual Basis Utilize Inclusion Services Available through WDSRA – As Needed Develop Program & Service Fees Based on Board Policy and the Fees & Charges Policy Manual - Ongoing Administer Fee Assistance Program and Award Funds to Qualifying Applicants – Ongoing (As applications are received) COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS The Naperville Park District has numerous written agreements and contracts for cooperative use, maintenance of facilities, and administration of programs and services. Intergovernmental cooperative agreements exist with the City, School Districts, neighboring Park Districts, and Forest Preserve Districts. Additionally, the Park District partners with community organizations, service clubs and athletic organizations. Below are several examples: 5.0 1. The District collaborates with Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 to develop gymnasiums and outdoor athletic fields for shared use. 2. The District works cooperatively with the Naperville School Districts, City of Naperville, and Forest Preserve Districts to lease park property for the provision of community open space. 3. The District works cooperatively with the City of Naperville and Forest Preserve Districts to develop and maintain walking, jogging and biking trails throughout the community. 4. The District collaborates with eight other park districts to fund the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) to provide inclusion services and programs for individuals with special needs. 5. The District works cooperatively with the City of Naperville to maintain the Naperville Riverwalk, considered the “Crown Jewel” of Naperville. 6. The District collaborates with the City of Naperville on the operation and maintenance of the Millennium Carillon and Visitor Center. 7. The District works coo peratively with the Naperville Sportsman’s Club in the operation of the Sportsman’s Park Trapshooting Range. 8. The District worked cooperatively with Naperville athletic organizations in the shared funding of athletic field renovations and development. 9. The District leases facility space to Riverwalk Adult Day Services at the District’s Senior Center. 10. The District collaborated with the Woodridge Park District on the purchase of a mobile stage in 2010, and works cooperatively with Woodridge to schedule and prog ram it’s use annually . 11. The District works cooperatively with the Lisle Park District for emergency use of aquatics facilities for season pass holders.
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Naperville Park District Recreation Programming Plan
Updated and Approved 2/11/21
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