Naperville Park District adopts 2021 budget and appropriation ordinance
At the Dec. 10 meeting, the Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners voted to adopt the 2021 budget and appropriation ordinance.
A draft budget was posted on the park district's website for a 30-day public review period.
The approved budget reflects the park district's commitment to providing excellent parks, facilities and programs at a great value for the community while maintaining fiscal stewardship.
In addition, the park district property tax rate will remain flat for 2021.
The 2021 budget will support capital projects that help the park district develop, expand and take care of parks and facilities to serve the community.
A major project that began in 2019 and will be completed in 2021 is the development of Wolf's Crossing Community Park in the southwest area of the city.
Most amenities in the new park were completed in fall 2020, allowing the community to begin enjoying features including the playground, challenge course and trails.
Other capital projects planned for 2021 include five playground renovations.
The 2021 operations budget will support the park district's recovery from the effects of the closures and limitations due to the coronavirus pandemic, with a plan to provide increased levels of service in line with state guidelines.
Staff and board will begin working on a new three-year strategic plan as well as renewing its national accreditation.