Learn how Naperville Park District is working to restore and protect the water quality of the DuPage River.

Preschool teachers and program managers explain the basic units of the new preschool curriculum and share success stories from the classroom. This episode is part of Series 16: Play with a Purpose.

Preschool teachers and program managers share their excitement about a new curriculum that helps kids learn and thrive.

Park District staff takes a look back at 2019 accomplishments and previews key 2020 projects.

Guests: Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation and Facilities and Eric Shutes, Director of Planning

An update on sustainable parks initiatives and forthcoming golf renovations for 2020 and 2021 are discussed.

Guests: Carl Gorra, Parks and Fleet Operations Manager; Tim Quigley, South Parks Operations Manager and Mike Lyzun, Head Golf Professional at Springbrook Golf Course

Executive Director Ray McGury answers some frequently asked questions during one of the most popular ParkTalk podcast segments.

Guest: Ray McGury, Executive Director

Gain insights into the District’s challenges with respect to recruiting and hiring with the new minimum wage mandate. Additionally, find out what technology initiatives are on the horizon for the District.

Guests: Katie Sepe, Director of Human Resources and Omar Sandoval, Director of Information Technology

Discussion focuses on growth of the District and the challenges that exceptional growth in recent years has created. Also hear about new recreation initiatives around sportsmanship and new programs and facilities.

Guests: Ray McGury, Executive Director; Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation and Facilities and Andrea Coates, Superintendent of Recreation

An introduction to the podcast’s theme of “partnerships and progress” in addition to a brief look ahead to 2020 initiatives.

Guests: Rich Janor, Park Board President and Ray McGury, Executive Director

Three members of a drop-in painting group talk about the creative process and how this group nurtures their art.