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How do I buy a brick or stone for Exchange Club Memories Fountain? Where is the Naperville Park District located and what are their hours? What are the hours and location of the Municipal Center? Is there a map of the Central Business District? Where can I park when visiting the Riverwalk? Where is the Riverwalk Amphitheater? What is the Millennium Labyrinth? What is the Millennium Carillon? Who do I call to report ordinance violation or other concerns I may have? What are the safety rules concerning the Riverwalk? Does the Riverwalk connect to the DuPage River Trail? What is Stream Bank Stabilization and Riffles Project? Is the Riverwalk handicapped accessible and is there a place to rent wheelchairs?
How do I buy a brick or stone for Exchange Club Memories Fountain? You may order a brick on the Exchange Club web site - click here.
Where is the Naperville Park District located and what are their hours?
The award-winning park district has practically anything a family could want in the way of recreation. The District maintains 114 parks covering more than 2,000 acres. Hundreds of programs are offered throughout the year. The administration building is located along the Riverwalk at 320 W. Jackson Avenue. Business hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to noon Saturday. The Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, located at 305 W. Jackson Avenue, is home to New Horizons - a program for everyone 55 and better. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What are the hours and location of the Municipal Center?
City of Naperville administrative offices are located on the south bank of the Riverwalk between Eagle and Webster streets in the Municpal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street. Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Is there a map of the Central Business District?
Discover "city styles and small town smiles" in the shops and restaurants in our quaint downtown. Boutiques with antiques, fine jewelry, books, and clothing stores, as well as national retailers, offer exciting selections for everyone. Casual and upscale dining is located near every corner. Restaurants and shops of all kinds are located nearby. See Site Map for details. Free parking is available. The Downtown Naperville Alliance is located in the Camber of Commerce Offices (third level of the Main Street Promenade Building, Main at Van Buren).
Where can I park when visiting the Riverwalk? Several free public parking lots are located adjacent to the Riverwalk. Parking may be prohibited during the evening hours in certain areas. See Site Map page for details.
23 major artworks are located throughout the downtown area as a tribute to Naperville's 20th-century heritage. Century Walk, funded by the city of Naperville via hotel/motel taxes and the private sector, commissions three distinctive art pieces per year, over a 10-year period. Free-standing sculpture, mosaic benches, wall relief sculpture and beautiful, colorful murals can be found throughout the central business district.
Where is the Riverwalk Amphitheater? Jackson Avenue between Webster and Eagle streets. Free programs - including scout ceremonies, astronomy club demonstrations, concerts and more - are held during the summer months at the Amphitheater, an open, tiered structureThe Amphitheater also is a popular spot for weddings. For scheduling information, call 848-5000.
What is the Millennium Labyrinth?
Imbedded in the stage of the amphitheater is a labyrinth built to recognize the millennium. By following a single path to the center, one can embark on an experience to quiet the mind and find peace. Stepping onto the path, it becomes a metaphor for life's journey, a reflective path of shared experience travelled by past and future generations. It is said that walking the labyrinth represents a passage and going forth. The labyrinth is a gift from the Riverwalk Commission, Celebration 2000, and artist Marty Kermeen.
The wall expresses thanks and appreciation to the individuals and businesses who contributed to Celebration 2000, a citywide celebration held to welcome the third millennium. It represents Naperville citizens working and planning together united in a spirit of respect and honor for their shared lives within the community. Located behind and above the Millennium Amphitheater.
Rotary Hill, a popular sled hill, is the site of many special events held on the Riverwalk. It is located north of Aurora Avenue and west of Eagle Street. The Millennium Carillon is located at the base of Rotary Hill.
This former quarry was part of a 45-acre purchase in 1931 to celebrate Naperville's 100th birthday. Centennial Beach was designed and built to be the community's swimming pool. Today, this award-winning facility remains a beloved landmark and favorite summer destination for Naperville families. For information on hours, fees and activities, call 848-5000.
What is the Millennium Carillon?
The Carillon celebrates the third millennium. The bell tower rises 148 feet and houses 72 bronze bells with the largest weighing over five tons. It is sheathed in natural limestone reflective of the early Naperville stone masons who quarried along the banks of the West Branch of the DuPage River. The four cornerstones of the tower represent Naperville's core values: Community, Family, Education and Commerce.
Who do I call to report ordinance violation or other concerns I may have?
To report violations of Naperville Park District ordinances or other park concerns, call the Park Watch line at 848-5050. You also may call to report vandalism or the improper use of park equipment or facilities. Leave your name, phone number, and the nature of your concern. Park district officers are required to respond to all calls within 24 hours. Call 911 for emergencies.
What are the safety rules concerning the Riverwalk? Except for strollers and authorized service vehicles, only foot traffic is allowed on the Riverwalk. Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, and all motorized vehicles are prohibited. Parents should keep their children away from the edge of the lower walks, off the railings, and away from the banks of the waterways. Swimming also is prohibited in the waterways along the Riverwalk.
Riverwalk walkways can become treacherous during rainy, snowy weather or construction. Please use extra caution.
Paddleboats can be rented on the big quarry, west of Eagle Street between the DuPage River and Aurora Avenue. Weather permitting, the paddleboat quarry is open on all nonschool days from early spring (April or May) through September. During the season, two-seat and four-seat boats can be rented for 20-minute or 40-minute rides.
Fishing is possible in the DuPage River and Paddleboat Quarry. Northern pike and small-mouth bass have been caught along the Riverwalk. Anglers can hook channel catfish, blue gills, and rainbow trout in the quarry. All State of Illinois regulations apply, including the requirement of a valid fishing license for individuals 16 and older.
Does the riverwalk connect to the DuPage River Trail?
The DuPage River Trail begins at the eastern and western terminus of the Riverwalk. A link to other outstanding county and state-wide trail system, this path provides connections between neighborhoods and parks, schools, employment centers, the commuter rail station, and the downtown area.
The Trail is designed to accommodate walkers, runners, bicyclists, roller bladers, and skateboarders. Construction of the first segment of the Trail began in the Summer of 1999.
What is Stream Bank Stabilization and Riffles Project?
The section of the west branch of the DuPage River which flows through Naperville has the highest quality of any stream or river in DuPage County. Stream bank restoration and the riffles project both work to enhance water quality, improve aquatic habitat and increase recreational values of the river.
Is the Riverwalk handicapped accessible and is there a place to rent wheelchairs?
The Riverwalk paths are maintained well and cleared of obstacles. Currently, however, there is no ADA access to the lower walkway along the water's edge. A rehabilitation project beginning in the fall of 2007 will provide more access. As far as wheel chair rental is concerned, the Naperville Township lends wheelchairs to people at no charge. It's recommended to call at least a week in advance to arrange for pickup. For information about the the Naperville Township's medical lending closet for visitors, please call (630) 355-2786.
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