INTRODUCTION With a population of nearly 150,000, Naperville is the fourth largest city in Illinois behind Chicago, Aurora, and Rockford. Naperville is a community that enjoys economic prosperity, outstanding educational opportunities, and high-caliber cultural events. The Naperville Park District was established in 1966 when the population was approximately 18,000. Over time, the Park District has assumed responsibility for more than 2,400 acres of land with 138 parks of varying types and offering a variety of amenities. The District provides a wide range of recreation opportunities annually, with over 7,500 classes, teams, events, and performances, resulting in approximately 57,000 registrants in recent years. Corporate partnerships with area businesses as well as grants and donations have helped to fund District initiatives and expand recreation experiences year after year. These funding sources are in addition to resident tax dollars and program fees. The mission of the Naperville Park District is to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds, and a healthy community. In addition, it is the Park District’s 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. The Naperville Park District continues to manage and develop its land and program offerings to continue to serve the diverse recreational needs of a still growing and dynamic community. The Park District is proud of its variety of services and unique traditions that it provides to its residents and beyond.
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