5. Strengthen workforce recruitment and retention. The District will continue investing in strategies that attract, support, and retain talented staff, while continuing to reinforce a positive workplace culture. 6. Conduct an employee engagement survey. A survey of staff will be conducted to gather perspectives, measure engagement, and identify opportunities to improve workplace satisfaction across the organization. 7. Fully implement the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The District will complete the rollout of the CMMS to increase efficiency, track assets more effectively, and improve preventative maintenance capabilities. 8. Continue to implement recommendations from the Indoor Recreation Space Needs Assessment (IRSNA). The District will continue advancing recommendations identified in the 2024 IRSNA to expand indoor recreation opportunities to better serve community needs. 9. Celebrate the Fort Hill Activity Center’s 10-year anniversary. The District will mark this milestone with special programming and events that highlight Fort Hill’s role and success in fostering community health, fitness, and recreation.
■ 2026 CAPITAL PROJECTS Beyond its main goals, the District also plans to complete the following key capital improvements in 2026: y Playground Renovations • Apache Park • Burr Oak • Fox Hill Greens • Knoch Park (synthetic turf play surfacing) • Queensbury Greens • Springhill Park • Wil-O-Way Park y Ron Ory Community Garden Plots Permeable Paver Parking Lot Installation & Site Improvements (2025/2026) Per the Site Master Plan developed in 2022 based on community input, the District began converting the main gravel parking lot to permeable paver surfacing in September 2025 to better meet the needs of patrons who enjoy activities and programs onsite and at Knoch Park, as well as
to improve site drainage and water quality. This project also includes the installation of raised garden beds. The project is slated to reach substantial completion in spring 2026. ■ CONCLUSION The cornerstone of the Naperville Park District is community. Every initiative, improvement, and plan begins with our commitment to serve residents and meet their evolving needs. Through open houses, surveys, focus groups, public meetings and ongoing communications, we continue to strengthen the foundation of trust and collaboration that has guided us for 60 years. As we enter 2026, we do so with gratitude for our residents’ ongoing support and with confidence in our direction. Together, we will build upon decades of success—continuing to provide high-quality parks, facilities, and programs that promote healthy lives, minds, and community for generations to come.
2026 BUDGET 7
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