CHAPTER EIGHT • SPACE UTILIZATION ANALYSIS NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT INDOOR RECREATION SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Below are the supporting Naperville Park District facilities featuring indoor recreation spaces, and their primary programming uses. While these smaller facilities may seem insignificant on their own, together they offer substantial program opportunities for the community. SUPPORTING FACILITIES
KNOCH KNOLLS NATURE CENTER
The Knoch Knolls Nature Center offers the community a chance to discover and learn about the region’s plants, animals, and natural resources. The facility features a mix of youth and adult- oriented exhibits with displays of local wildlife, an aquarium, and live animals. Programming includes nature-based preschool activities and summer camps hosted within the building’s two classrooms. The nature center also hosts a variety of events including birthday parties, private rentals, and meetings through facility rental opportunities. Knoch Knolls Nature Center served 12,243 participants in 2023, a 6% increase from 2022, across a variety of programming mostly for young and school-aged children held in the River Room and Prairie Room. The facility also saw 13,822 drop-in visitors in 2023, up 50% from 2022.
Figure 13: Knoch Knolls Nature Center Program Participation
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