We are lucky in Naperville to have so many great playgrounds and parks to explore. From swings to slides to climbing walls and water features, Naperville parks and playgrounds keep my kids active, are a great place to meet old friends (and make new friends), and they're FREE!
I often get asked what playgrounds there are, so I thought I'd share a few here with you so you can plan your visit to one of Naperville's parks.
Locations are listed alphabetically and construction sites are noted. Enjoy!
 Courtesy of Naperville Park District |
The 95th Street Community Plaza was constructed on land at Frontier Sports Complex, adjacent to the 95th Street Library. The project has been supported in partnership with the Naperville Park District, Naperville Public Library, and Indian Prairie School District 204. The mission of the project is to encourage nearby students and residents of all ages and abilities to get outdoors, communicate and socialize with one another, and enjoy the many benefits of active and passive recreation in a beautiful campus setting.
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 Courtesy Naperville Park District |
4519 Pradel Drive, Naperville, IL, 60564
👨👩👧 Playground
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1567 Apache Drive Naperville, IL
Amenities at Apache Park:
👨👩👧 Playground
Courtesy of Naperville Park District |
Amenities at Century Farms Park :
👨👩👧 Playground 🍉Picnic Shelter 🚶♀️ Trails |
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Courtesy of Naperville Park District |
👨👩👧 Playground
🍉Picnic Shelter
🏀Basketball Courts
⚾ Softball
🚶♀️Trails
🛷Sled Hill
🅿Parking Lot
 Courtesy of Naperville Park District |
2331 Remington Drive, Naperville, IL
Amenities at Farmington Park:
👨👩👧 Playground
🚶♀️Trails
 Courtesy Naperville Park District |
3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville, IL, 60564
Amenities at Frontier Sports Complex:
👨👩👧 Playground
⚾ Softball Field
🍉Picnic Shelter
🏀Basketball Courts
🛹Skating
 Courtesy of Naperville Park District |
500 Jackson Ave., Naperville, IL
Amenities at Riverwalk Park:
👨👩👧 Playground
🍉Picnic Shelters
🚶♀️Trails
🛷 Sled Hills
🤾♂️Horseshoe Pits
🚻 Restrooms
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4271 White Eagle Drive, Naperville, IL, 60564
👨👩👧 Playground
🍉Picnic Shelters
🚶♀️Trails
 Courtesy of Naperville Park District |
724 S. West St., Naperville, IL
Knoch Park is located just southwest of Downtown Naperville. It is home to Naperville's yearly Ribfest. It features 6 baseball fields, 12 tennis courts, and 4 softball fields.
Amenities at Knoch Knolls Nature Center:
👨👩👧 Playground
⚾Baseball Fields
⚾ Softball Field
🏓Tennis Courts
🚶♀️Trails
🚻 Restrooms
 Courtesy of Naperville Park District |
336 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville, IL Amenities at Knoch Knolls Nature Center: 🏌18-Hole Disc Golf Course🚶♀️Trails - Walking/Hiking/Biking 👪Playground with picnic/shelter area 🍉Picnic Groves - 2 🌉Bridges - 5 💦Pond 💦East Branch of the DuPage River 💦Confluence of East and West Branches of the DuPage River 🚣Canoe Launch Open fields 🅿Parking Lot 🚻 Restrooms |
 Courtesy of Brittany K |
288 W. Diehl Rd. Naperville, IL Amenities at Nike Sports Center: 👪 Playground Multi-Purpose Fields |
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Courtesy Sensory Garden Playground |
2751 Navistar Dr., Lisle, IL 60532
Amenities at Sensory Garden Playground:
The Sensory Garden Playground is a universally accessible playground nestled in the heart of DuPage County Forest Preserve’s Danada South area and developed by the Play for All Playground & Garden Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization.
The Play for All Playground & Garden Foundation set out to build a place where all children can play side by side because we believe inclusive play matters. We believe programs need to meet the diverse needs of all community members with or without disabilities. At the Sensory Garden Playground, you’ll find a play space hidden away in the trees that are designed to help kids develop and have fun; learn to take turns, and play alongside a new friend.
The Sensory Garden Playground offers something for all the senses–seeing, hearing, touching, and smelling. Like the scent of the herbs in the fragrance garden, the sound of children playing on the large drums and chimes in the sound garden, the feeling of roaring through the air on high-back swings, and the sight of families gathering together and encouraging cooperation, side-by-side play in the central gathering space.
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Courtesy Macaroni Kid |
Discover endless adventures just 22 miles southwest of Chicago!
Zipline over quarry lakes, climb the country's largest high ropes challenge courses, play laser tag, or casually explore miles of flat hiking, running, and biking trails with friends and family at The Forge.
Parking & Admission are always FREE!
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Courtesy of Naperville Park District |
| The park was designed to provide opportunities for healthy outdoor recreation for all ages and abilities. Features include athletic fields and courts, a splash pad, a playground, a challenge course, a multipurpose hill, an ice skating area, picnic shelters, trails, and nature areas. |
3252 Wolf's Crossing Road, Naperville IL Amenities for Wolf's Crossing Community Park: 👪 Playground 🏃Fitness Pavilion 🏀Basketball Courts 🚶♀️Trails 🏓Tennis Courts 🏓Pickle-ball Courts 🤸Challenge Course 😲 Zipline ⛸️ Ice Rink 🚻 Restrooms 💦Splash Pad 🛷Sledding |
Hope this list of playgrounds and parks in Naperville helps you find -- or rediscover! -- some fun places for your family to explore this summer. Now get those kids out to play!
Click here to find a complete list of Naperville parks.
Under Construction to open in 2023 |
Naper Commons Park - Playground Development
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The Park District plans to construct a new park at Naper Commons in spring 2023. Amenities will include a playground, basketball court, pavilion, athletic hill, and open space.
Heritage Place Park - Playground Development
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The Park District plans to construct a new playground at Heritage Place Park in 2023.
Playground renovations
- Gartner Park
- Hobson Grove
- Timber Creek Park
- Wil-O-Way Commons
• Centennial Park Skate Facility Renovation
• Frontier Sports Complex Rothermel Family Pickleball Courts Installation
• Knoch Knolls Park Frank J. Rus Pavilion Installation
