Considerations/Recommendations • As anticipated in previous plans, population growth was minimal over the last five years and will remain low due to the buildout status of this area. As such, the demand for amenities did not increase substantially. • Emphasize maintenance of existing facilities/amenities before constructing new ones. • Consider adding a basketball court at an existing park to reach underserved neighborhoods. • Continue researching trail linkage opportunities as referenced in the Trails Master Plan or as proposals arise from residents or partnering agencies. • Consider maintenance and improvements for each park based on the Service Level Guidelines outlining park maintenance standards and the Design Guidelines. Community Parks are intended to serve the planning area versus other park types, which are aimed to serve the entire community. With this reasoning, Neighborhood Parks and Community Parks acreage is reviewed for each planning area. Open Space Summary Neighborhood Parks and
Service Area (in people)
NRPA Standard ac/1,000 1-2 acres 5-8 acres 10/1,000
NPD Recommended ac/1,000
Service Area (in miles)
Acreage Required for Current Population
Existing Acres
% of total acres
Current ac/1,000
Surplus/ Deficiency
Planning Area 6
Neighborhood Parks Community Parks
2 acres 3 acres
5,000
0.5
68.69 16.6% 3.54
38.82 58.24 281.47
29.86 (39.63) 132.33
20,000
2
18.61
4.5% 0.96 16.73% 21.32
All Open Space (2,473.98 Acres)
14.5/1,000
413.81
Open Space Considerations/Recommendations • According to the open space projections, this planning area meets its overall land requirements. This area has a surplus of total acreage and a surplus of acreage for Neighborhood Parks, but is short in Community Park Acreage. • As in previous recommendations of other areas, forest preserve acreage (Greene Valley, West Branch Parkway (FPDDC); Whalon Lake (FPDWC)) can offset this deficiency by providing additional open space. • This area accounts for one of the largest leased portions of land in the park system in DuPage River Park. The loss of this acreage would greatly affect the service level in this planning area. • Do not acquire additional land unless a unique opportunity arises consistent with land acquisition criteria.
66 Naperville Park District | 2023 MASTER PLAN
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