All Episodes

Connecting Recreation and Mental Health

The Joy of Adult Recreational Leagues

Naperville Youth Soccer: 50 Years of Recreation

2026 State of the Naperville Park District

Winter Park Maintenance

Influence of Music and Dance

In-House Routines - Naperville Park District Gymnastics

Return of the Naperville Healing Field of Honor

Prescribed Burns and Natural Maintenance

Safety in Exercise and Nutrition

How Its Made - Park Planning & Development Edition

Aiding Naperville Seniors

Situational Awareness and Staying Safe

Expanding Volunteer Outreach

Sustainable Refueling with the B20 Club

State of the Naperville Park District 2025 E6 - Initiatives that Shape the District’s Future

State of the Naperville Park District 2025 E4 - Partnerships Make Great Things Happen

State of the Naperville Park District 2025 E3 - Innovations That Better Serve Our Residents

State of the Naperville Park District 2025 E1 - Shaping a Sustainable Future in Parks and Recreation

State of the Naperville Park District 2025 E5 - Goals that Move the District Forward

State of the Naperville Park District 2025 E2 - Keeping Our Parks and Facilities "Green"

Embarking on Your Health Journey

Preparing for the Community Job Fair

Experiencing Change with Autumn

Looking Back on a Lifetime of Dance at the Naperville Park District

Nurturing Nature: A Decade of the Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Growth In Naperville Golf

Second Serve: Pickleball Five Years Later

Naperville Runs: Lace Up and Go!

Opening Day: Coaching The Fundamentals

WDSRA and Naperville Park District: A Special Partnership

S37 - Episode 06 - Milestones to Grow on

S37 - Episode 05 - Growing Community Partnerships

S37 - Episode 04B - Meet Our New Commissioners - Chris Jacks

S37 - Episode 04A - Meet Our New Commissioners - John Risvold

S37 - Episode 03 - Managing Growth In The Parks

S37 - Episode 02 - Where Do We Grow From Here

S37 - Episode 01 - Growing into the Future

Passing the Mic

Remembering Fairlane Farms

Take A Hike - The Benefits Of Walking in Nature

The Rewards Of Gardening

Summer Camp Reflections

Senior Softball Legends

Naperville's Unique Centennial Beach

S34 Episode 03: Science-based Careers in Parks

S34 Episode 02: Careers for New College Graduates

S34 Episode 01: Internships

S33 - Episode 05 - Community Support That Makes the Park District Stronger

S33 - Episode 04 - Exploring the Health of Golf in Naperville and Beyond

S33 - Episode 03 - Natural Area Restoration Projects Promote Ecological Health Locally

S33 - Episode 02 - Exploring What’s Ahead for Parks and Recreation in Naperville

S33 - Episode 01 - Introduction to the 2023 State of the Naperville Park District Address

S32 Episode 02: Lifelong Fitness in All Seasons

S31 Episode 03 Spring Blooms

S32 Episode 01: Sustainable Fitness For A Healthy Life

S31 Episode 02: Invaders In Our Natural Areas

S31 Episode 01: Fall Colors

S30 Episode 04: Work And Play At The Golf Courses

S30 Episode 03: A Dramatic Recovery Leads to an Active Retirement

S30 Episode 02 - Finding A Fun Retirement Job

S30 Episode 01 - Volunteering In Retirement

S29 Episode 04: Meet Our Volunteer Beekeeper

S29 Episode 03 - Digging In To Beautify Parks

S29 Episode 02 The Rewards Of Coaching

Episode 01 - A Fresh Look At Our Volunteer Program

S28 Episode 02 - Team Gymnastics

S28 Episode 01 - A New Life At 90

S27 - Episode 07 - All Eyes on Recruitment and Retention

S27 - Episode 06 - Fostering a “Greener” Park District

S27 - Episode 05 - Successes and challenges of operating in a state of flux due to the pandemic

S27 - Episode 04 - A look back at 2021 accomplishments and previews key 2022 initiatives

S27 - Episode 03 - Learning more about new commissioners Leslie Ruffing and Rhonda Ansier

S27 - Episode 02 - Learning more about new commissioners Mary Gibson and Alison Thompson

S27 - Episode 01 - Introduction to the 2022 State of the Naperville Park District Address

S 26 Episode 04: Volunteer Stewardship

S26 Episode 03: Winter Wildlife

S26 Episode 02: Fireflies

S26 Episode 01: Sustainability on a Local Level

S25 - Episode 03: Creative Expansion of the Disc Golf Course

S25 Episode 02 Driving A Cleaner, Greener Fleet

S25 Episode 01: Everyday Inventions For Better Parks

S24 Episode 03: Healthy Minds For Senior Adults

S 24 - Episode 02 - Boosting Mental Wellness

S24 - Episode 01: Kids, Stress And Mental Health

S23 Episode 02: Gold Star Families Memorial

S23 Episode 01: Pull-Up Bars For Patriots

S22 Episode 04: Wildflower Walks

S22 Episode 03: Appreciating Monarch Butterflies

S22 Episode 02: Bird Watching

S22 - Episode 01: Trail Running In Winter

S20 - Episode 03: Virtual Fitness

S21 - Episode 05 - Creative Shifts in Recreation Due to the Pandemic

S21 - Episode 04 - District Finances in a Pandemic

S21 - Episode 03 - The Rec “Boom” of Outdoor Sports

S21 - Episode 02 - Districtwide Goals and Capital Projects

S21 - Episode 01 - Introduction to the 2021 State of the Naperville Park District Address

S20 Episode 01: BIG Moves

S19 Episode 04: Spotlight On Golf

S19 Episode 03: Special Recreation: A Vital Connection

S19 Episode 02: Tennis In The Pandemic

S19 Episode 01: Paddleboats and Rotary Hill

S18 - Episode 04: Naper Settlement's Future Agricultural Center

S18 Episode 03: Life on the Wolf Farm

S18 Episode 02 - Yackley Farm

S18 Episode 01: Wagner Farms

S17 Episode 03: Water Quality in Our Streams: A County Perspective

S17 Episode 02: What Makes A River Healthy

S17 Episode 01: Healthy Shoreline, Healthy River

S16 - Episode 02 - Stories from the Classroom

S16 - Episode 01 - The “Why” Behind our New Preschool Curriculum

S15 - Episode 02 - The Big Three Projects

S15 - Episode 03 - Parks and Golf

S15 - Episode 06 - Mail Bag

S15 - Episode 05 - Staffing and Technology

S15 - Episode 04 - Recreation Challenges

S15 - Episode 01 - Introduction

S14 Episode 03: Drop-In Painting Group Nurtures Creativity

S14 - Episode 02: Floral Artwork In The Parks

S14 Episode 01: Zumba For Creativity And Energy

S13 - Episode 02: From Our Veterans

S13 - Episode 01: Healing Field Stories

S12 Episode 03: A Meditation - Start Your Day With Gratitude

S12 Episode 04: A Meditation - Releasing Tension

S12 Episode 02: Yoga Meditations - Introduction

S12 Episode 01: Health Benefits Of Yoga

S11 Episode 04: Commissioners as Volunteers - Josh McBroom

S11 Episode 03: Commissioners as Volunteers - Mike Reilly

S11 Episode 02: Theater Crew - Part Of The Family

S11 Episode 01: Coaching Kids Sports

S10 Episode 04: Why Players Love Pickleball - A Social Sport

Financial Experts Share Their Best Practices for Staying on Mission as a Top-Rated Park District

S10 Episode 03: Why Players Love Pickleball - A Healthy Sport

S10 Episode 02: Play Pickleball At The Naperville Park District

S10 Episode 01: Chicago Pickleball Open

S9 Episode 03: Fun And Fitness At The Riverwalk

S9 Episode 02: Outdoor Fitness In Parks

S9 Episode 01: Playgrounds

S8 Episode 03: Keep Sharp with Table Tennis

S8 Episode 02: Fencing For Fun And Fitness

S8 Episode 01 - Beginning Ballet As An Adult

S7 Episode 01: Introduction to the 2019 State of the Naperville Park District Address

S7 Episode 02: Capital Projects and District Goals

S7 Episode 03: Parks and Golf

S7 Episode 04: Fort Hill Activity Center

S7 Episode 06: Partnerships and Progress

S7 Episode 05: Operations - What's New in Staffing and Technology

S6 Episode 02 - Partnering To End Hunger

S6 Episode 01 - Giving Gardens

S5 Episode 06 - 3 Stories Of How The Park District Helps Students Beat Stress - 2

S5 Episode 05: Address The Stress

S5 Episode 04: State Of The Kids

S5 Episode 03: Nature Play For Young Children

S5 Episode 02: Nature Therapy

S5 Episode 01: Health And The Park District Mission

S4 Episode 05: WellFit For Balance And Strength

S4 Episode 04: Riverwalk Adult Day Services

S4 Episode 03: Wood Carving

S4 Episode 02: Ride Assist Naperville

S4 Episode 01: Fitness, Fun, Friends and Learning for Adults 50+

S3 Episode 04: Organic Gardening and Healthy Soil

S3 Episode 03: MADScientists: Fertilizers and Water Quality

S3 Episode 02: Honey Bees and Native Bees

S3 Episode 01: Composting for Healthy Soil

S2 Episode 02: Ultimate Frisbee®

S2 Episode 01: Field Hockey Breaks Ground in Naperville

Mailbag - February 1, 2018

S1 Episode 06: News from the Naperville Parks Foundation

S1 Episode 05: Meet Our New Commissioners: Bobby Carlsen and Mike King

S1 Episode 04: Environmental Stewardship in our Parks

S1 Episode 03: Financial Stewardship

S1 Episode 02: Review of 2017 and Preview of 2018

S1 Episode 01: Introduction