Mother Nature has been blamed for a dip in outdoor summer activities at such venues as Centennial Beach this summer, according to a recent report from Naperville Park District officials. But participation in other areas of the park district has remained strong, at times outpacing last year’s figures.
Several park district officials recently provided a high-level overview of how the park district is faring financially this fiscal year, two-thirds of the way into 2025. A brief glimpse into the 2026 financial forecast was also provided.
Membership sales strong, but daily admissions down
Andrea Coates, director of recreation and facilities, said this summer’s membership sales are right on track with the figures baked into the park district’s 2025 operating budget.
“However, we are seeing that, due to the weather, we did not have a great summer,” Coates said at the park board’s Thursday, Aug. 28 meeting. “Right now, our net income is expected to be about $282,000 below, or 24% below budget. Daily admissions are about 19% behind last year.”…