Volunteer Donna Kent, who creates costumes for Magical Starlight Theatre, tells why she loves being part of the musical theater productions each year and how others can get involved.

Here is the link to the episode webpage : https://www.napervilleparks.org/podcast/s11-episode-02-theater-crew-part-of-the-family.

Volunteer coach Bryan Duncan gives tips for youth sports coaches and explains why he has loved coaching multiple teams over the past 10+years.

Episode webpage: https://www.napervilleparks.org/podcasts

Local pickleball player and organizer Jim Wehrli explains the social benefits of the game and how beginners can get involved. Episode webpage: https://www.napervilleparks.org/podcast/s10-episode-04-why-players-love-pickleball-a-social-sport

Finance professionals Sue Stanish, Tom Sawyer and Eric Anderson shed light on financial strategies that help maintain the Naperville Park District’s Aaa bond rating and readiness to meet future challenges.

Physical therapist Mary Rachford and occupational therapist Dina Kartsonas explain health benefits of pickleball and why they enjoy playing.

Program Manager Brock Atwell describes the growth of pickleball in Naperville, where beginners can play, and new courts planned for the future.

Ken Herrmann of Chicago Metro Pickleball talks about the first Chicago-area pickleball tournament coming July 16-21 to Naperville and why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the nation.

Naperville Park District staff members Jackie Gonzalez and Brad Wilson highlight favorite summer activities and what's new in 2019 at the Riverwalk, Centennial Beach, Paddleboat Quarry and Millennium Carillon.

Guests Kristina McGrath and Mike Piszynski discuss the outdoor fitness opportunities that Naperville Park District offers currently and will offer in the near future. Kristina explains how to use the fitness stations at 3 parks and previews a new outdoor fitness class coming this spring. Mike talks about the fitness area, challenge course and multi-purpose hill planned for the new park opening in 2020.

Learn about what goes into the design and construction of playgrounds in our public parks.