February 3, 2026

2026 State of the Park District Podcast Now Available

Staff and Park Board President discuss Park District accomplishments and future projects

January 27, 2026

ParkTalk Blog – A Virtual Guide Through Nature

Familiarize yourself with the Knoch Knolls Nature Center's new kiosk display

January 9, 2026

ParkTalk Podcast: Winter Park Maintenance

Superintendent of Trades Operations Mike Piszynski, and Park Specialist II Trevor Stibbe discuss the work the Naperville Park District does to maintain parks and facilities during the winter months.

December 30, 2025

ParkTalk Blog – Meet the Cast of Shrek: The Musical

Meet the actors of Magical Starlight Theatre's Production of Shrek: The Musical

December 4, 2025

ParkTalk Podcast: Influence of Music and Dance

Magical Starlight Theatre's Music Director John Apple and Choreographer Jeanne O'Connell discuss the impact music and dance have on musicals independently and together

November 25, 2025

ParkTalk Blog – New Programs Coming Winter 2026!

Read up on some of the new Naperville Park District programs coming to the Winter 2026 Program Guide

November 6, 2025

ParkTalk Podcast: In-House Routines - Naperville Park District Gymnastics

Current Gymnastics Coordinator Kara Gagan and former Gymnastics Coordinator Karen Schmidt join the ParkTalk Podcast to talk about the in-house competition program and the sport of gymnastics.

November 5, 2025

ParkTalk Blog – Spreading Holiday Cheer and Merriment in Naperville

Learn the history of the Community Christmas Luncheon and how it has brought many residents wonderful memories each holiday season

October 3, 2025

ParkTalk Podcast: Return of the Naperville Healing Field of Honor

Operation Support Our Troops – America Executive Director, Linda Tuisl and former U.S. Marine Chopper Pilot and Vietnam Veteran, Wayne Fischer, discuss their work on the Naperville Healing Field of Honor

September 30, 2025

ParkTalk Blog – The Science of Prescribed Burns

Learn about prescribed burns and the numerous benefits they provide the environment

September 4, 2025

ParkTalk Podcast: Prescribed Burns and Natural Maintenance

Park Specialists Olivia Koehn and Tammy Peterson join the ParkTalk Podcast to educate listeners on the practice of prescribed burns and how the Park District uses them as a natural management tool.

August 29, 2025

ParkTalk Blog – Restoring Natural Areas and Public Open Space

Learn about the restoration methods the Naperville Park District utilizes at various parks