2023 Master Plan


Letter from the Park Board of Commissioners
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Executive Summary
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About Naperville
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Demographics
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Naperville Park District Boundary and Surrounding Park Districts
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About Naperville Park District
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Mission, Vision, and Core Values
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Naperville Park District “Framework”
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Previous Plans
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Major Accomplishments since the 2018 Master Plan
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Wolf’s Crossing Community Park Development
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95th Street Community Plaza at Frontier Sports Complex
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Construction of 18 Dedicated Pickleball Courts
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North Knoch Park Renovation
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Land Donation of Nearly 40 Acres
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Project Planning and Development
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Capital Improvement Planning
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Capital Projects Multi-Year Overview
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Funding Sources and Alternative Revenue
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Charges for Services
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Miscellaneous Income
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Grants
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Sales
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Rental Income
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Interest Income
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Sponsorships
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Gifts/Donations
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Cash-in-Lieu Funding
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Advertising
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Commissions
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Property Tax Revenues
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Sales Tax Increment earmarked for Naperville Park District
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Partnerships
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Non-Referendum Bonding
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Master Plan Methodology
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Master Plan Purpose
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Master Plan Objectives
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Issues and Opportunities
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Opportunities List
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Community Interest and Opinion Survey
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Market Analysis
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Districtwide Guides
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Health and Wellness
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Environmental Education, Stewardship, and Sustainability
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Community Enrichment
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Public Safety
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Accessibility
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Personal Growth and Enrichment
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Master Plan Inventory Analysis
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Districtwide Parks and Open Space
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Maintenance Obligations
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Parks and Open Space
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Indoor Facilities
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Pond Maintenance and Natural Area Management
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Shoreline Restoration and Pond Dredging
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Park Meadow Initiative
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Woodland Restoration
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Land Acquisition
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Districtwide Recreation
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Districtwide Amenities Recommendations Overview
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Local Amenities Recommendations Overview
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Park District Park System
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Community Parks (CP)
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Greenways (GW)
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Preservation/Conservation Areas (PA)
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Special Use (SU)
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Future Parks
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Park and Recreational Amenities by Park Type
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Planning Area Inventory and Analysis – Context Map
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Planning Area Inventory and Analysis
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Planning
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Area
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One
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Planning Area 1
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Amenities Summary
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Amenities Considerations/Recommendations
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Open Space Summary
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Open Space Considerations/Recommendations
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Planning
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Area
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two
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Planning Area 2
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Amenities Summary
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Amenities Considerations/Recommendations
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Open Space Summary
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Open Space Considerations/Recommendations
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Planning
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Area
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Three
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Planning Area 3
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Amenities Summary
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Amenities Considerations/Recommendations
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Open Space Summary
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Open Space Considerations/Recommendations
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Planning
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Area
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Four
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Planning Area 4
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Amenities Summary
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Amenities Considerations/Recommendations
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Open Space Summary
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Open Space Considerations/Recommendations
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Planning
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Area
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Five
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Planning Area 5
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Amenities Summary
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Amenities Considerations/Recommendations
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Open Space Summary
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Open Space Considerations/Recommendations
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Planning
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Area
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six
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Planning Area 6
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Amenities Summary
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Considerations/Recommendations
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Open Space Summary
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Open Space Considerations/Recommendations
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Planning
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Area
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Seven
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Planning Area 7
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Amenities Summary
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Amenities Considerations/Recommendations
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Open Space Summary
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Open Space Considerations/Recommendations
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Planning
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Area
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Eight
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Planning Area 8
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Amenities Summary
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Amenities Considerations/Recommendations
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Open Space Summary
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Open Space Considerations/Recommendations
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Overall Recommendations and Conclusion
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