2025 GOALS The Naperville Park District board and staff agree on the following 2025 goals to be completed by the year’s end: 1. Implement recommendations from the Indoor through the Indoor Recreation Space Needs Assessment (IRSNA) completed in 2024 and begin implementing recommendations from the study to support community needs for indoor recreation space. 2. Update the District’s Strategic Plan. Staff and Board will work together to update the District’s Strategic Plan, adding new goals and closing out accomplished goals as the District completes the final year of the current 2023-2025 plan. Recreation Space Needs Assessment. Staff and Board will review information gathered and resident input received 3. Update the District’s ADA Transition Plan. The District will review and make updates to its ADA Transition Plan as part of a regular evaluation process to ensure that accessibility barriers are being addressed across the organization. 4. Accomplish Inclusivity and Engagement Team District-wide initiatives. A staff-led Inclusivity and Engagement Team will develop and execute a goals-based plan that identifies ways to increase the organization’s visibility and outreach while enhancing the District’s brand as a welcoming presence in the community.
2025 CAPITAL PROJECTS In addition to the goals that the District is set to accomplish, the following are key capital improvements that will take place in 2025: • Playground Renovations Columbia Commons Kroehler Park Meadow Glens Rose Hill Farms Park West Greens White Eagle Park Willowgate Square • Nike Sports Complex Site Improvements (2025-2027) • Polo Club Park and Fairlane Farms Park Developments • Ron Ory Community Garden Plots Site Improvements (2025-2026) CONCLUSION A hallmark of the Naperville Park District is continuous improvement. We are always looking ahead to ensure that we can serve the diverse recreation needs of a very active community. We accomplish this through the very initiatives we completed throughout 2024 and plan to do in 2025. Additionally, continuing to reinvest in our assets to the benefit of our residents remains a key area of focus; this is evidenced in initiatives like our playground renovations as well as new and updated parks and facilities. Lastly, keeping core organizational initiatives in the forefront such as our strategic plan and national accreditation status provide the continuous momentum that propels us forward to meet and exceed our residents’ expectations. We look forward to another year ahead of connecting with our community and providing myriad opportunities to enjoy recreation in Naperville.
5. Continue to invest in attracting and retaining staff across the organization. While the District will continue to evaluate recruitment and retention trends, staff’s assessment of the broadening scope of the workforce beyond wages, benefits, and training – including a greater investment of time overall – will be addressed to maximize efficiencies and emphasize continued success in staffing initiatives. 6. Develop a plan to address outdoor District- wide signage. District staff will engage the expertise of a firm to perform an overall assessment of current signage and develop a plan and standards to assist the organization in consolidating outdoor signage for rules and information. This will be the first phase in a multi-year initiative to eventually create and install new signage District-wide. 7. Assist with hosting the 2025 Naperville Healing Field of Honor at Rotary Hill. The Park District will provide logistical assistance including site preparation and installation of a large display of American Flags to host this locally renowned event at Rotary Hill around Veterans Day. 8. Complete agency preparations for CAPRA reaccreditation in 2026. The District will begin evaluating processes and documentation organization-wide to prepare for the CAPRA reaccreditation process that will take place in 2026.
2025 BUDGET 7
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