District staff discuss the many ways that residents and businesses support the Park District beyond tax dollars and program fees. Aspects highlighted in this episode include sponsorships and advertising, the Remembrance Program, donations, and volunteers.

Guests: Community Development Manager Sue Omanson, Volunteer and Events Manager Becca Kryzkowski, and Sales and Sponsorship Manager Stacey Fontechia

In this episode, we discuss the recent renovations at Naperbrook and Springbrook Golf Courses in addition to considering the overall health of the sport of golf in Naperville and how it positively impacts people of all ages and abilities.

Guests: Director of Golf Kevin Carlson and Mike Lyzun

Parks and Planning staff explore the importance of the Park District’s community-wide restoration projects that are designed to restore the health and diversity of natural areas while implementing a plan for ongoing maintenance.

Guests: Director of Parks Tim Quigley and Project Manager Peggy Motta

Following a year of soliciting community feedback through a wide variety of channels, the District is ready to put that feedback to good use. Explore with District staff what key plans are being developed, including goals and capital projects, and how they will impact recreation in Naperville

Guests: Executive Director Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation Andrea Coates, and Director of Planning Eric Shutes

The purpose of this episode is to kick off the 2023 podcast series and introduce this year’s theme of sustainability as it pertains to District operations across the organization in addition to providing a retrospective of 2022 and a high-level overview of the aspects to be covered in the subsequent 2023 SoPD episodes.

Guests: Executive Director Brad Wilson and Board President Mary Gibson

Diana, a fitness member and part-time customer service representative at Fort Hill Activity Center, recounts her fitness journey from her early years as a teacher to her current life as a retiree.

Ed Hedborn, manager of plant records at the Morton Arboretum, describes the earliest signs of spring growth in our Northern Illinois trees, from the greening of the willow twigs to the blooms of the crabapple trees.

Melissa, a fitness member and part-time fitness attendant at Fort Hill Activity Center, explains how she overcame injuries and finds joy in pursuing her current fitness goals.

Two Naperville Park District staff members explain what invasive trees and shrubs are and why it’s important to remove them from natural areas to promote a healthy ecosystem.

Ed Hedborn, manager of plant records at the Morton Arboretum, explains some of the factors behind the timing and variations in color of our fall foliage. Ed is the author of the Arboretum's Fall Color Report.