Meet our new volunteer and events manager, Becca, and learn about the many ways to get involved as a volunteer in parks and recreation.

Gymnastics coordinator Karen Schmidt tells how young gymnasts enjoy the Naperville Park District’s in-house team experience, making friends and gaining confidence while they learn the basics of competition in this popular sport.

Fitness participant Louise shares her experience of moving to Naperville in 2020 in her late 80s and fitting in as a participant in the popular group exercise classes at Fort Hill Activity Center with others half her age.

In this episode we look at how the Park District continues to put a lot of emphasis behind its recruiting and retention efforts to ensure its continued excellence in operations.

Guests: Katie Sepe, Director of Human Resources and Lisette Zuniga, HR Administrator

In this episode we highlight key environmental initiatives at the District and key recognitions received.

Guests: Tim Quigley, Director of Parks and Sue Omanson, Community Development Manager

In this episode we gain insights regarding the successes and continuing challenges of operating in a state of flux due to the pandemic.

Guests: Brad Wilson, Executive Director; Andrea Coates, Superintendent of Recreation, Kevin Carlson, Director of Golf and Sue Stanish, Director of Finance

Park District staff looks back at 2021 accomplishments and previews key 2022 initiatives.

Guests: Brad Wilson, Executive Director; Eric Shutes, Director of Planning

In this episode we introduce two of the four new commissioners elected in April 2021 and learn more about them.

Guests: Commissioners Leslie Ruffing and Rhonda Ansier

In this episode we introduce two of the four new commissioners elected in April 2021 and learn more about them.

Guests: Mary Gibson, Park Board Vice President and Alison Thompson, Park Board Commissioner

In this episode, we kick off the podcast’s theme of “Rebuilding and Renewing” in addition to providing a high-level overview of the aspects to be covered in the various 2022 State of the Naperville Park District episodes.

Guests: Marie Todd, Park Board President and Mary Gibson, Park Board Vice President