I had been to the Aquatics Center for a seminar in one of their meeting rooms, but never the pool…read moreitself. Recently my cousins rented the whole place out for a birthday party. I was impressed. We had the entire pool room to ourselves, with two giant pools, one shallow for the kids with a slide, and the other with lanes for more serious lap swimming. They also have a large hot tub which I enjoyed immensely. There was room for our food, gifts and seating all in view of the pools, and their locker rooms, showers and restrooms were well maintained. The doors lead out to a nice patio area in the back, where there are outdoor pools and beautiful scenery. I'm sure we were inside because it had rained that day. I don't know what my cousins paid for this private event on a weekend, but it was worth it. Fun was had by all.

Better upper management. Upper management doesn't do their jobs at all. Lazy. -Worked there for 4…read moreyears. They don't care about their part time staff in the pool as much as they should. They really just try their hardest to not do their jobs or completely ignore their MINOR STAFF and over works them

During covid, 2020-2022, I took a break from the gym, for obvious reasons, but mostly because I did…read morenot want to wear a mask while I was riding the recumbent bike, the only piece of equipment I use. In late May 2022, I opted to pay the "new" member fee and start the month billing so I could return to riding the bike. Fast forward to today. I have been to the DGPDRC 4 consecutive weeks and have yet to find an employee who knows how to use Life Fitness phone ap correctly. Week #1 I tried to use it without instruction. Failed Week #2 No one knew how to correctly use the ap. Week #3 Luke said he would help me today, but when I arrived today I found out Luke is no longer employed there. Week #4 "I'll look into this." I'll keep you posted.

My family and I have been members here for YEARS. Happy members at that. I grew up using the…read morefacilities and my parents have continued using the facility. It's an affordable gym with good parking and friendly staff. Very convenient for DG residents. However lately the quality has diminished. No one seems to care to keep the equipment or bathroom clean. They've let go of staff that worked hard to keep the facilities running smoothly. Towels are starting to look like rags. They've opened the track for free for non-residents and lucky us WE get to pay more. How is that fair?! In fact, since making the track free the quality of the gym has gotten much worse. I mean, If you're not paying for the facility why care right? Super disappointed. Despite multiple attempts to contact the district, they are unresponsive and uncaring. It's worth considering another gym that cares more. But if you're not picky and want low membership fees, give it a shot.

Fun and Relaxing! What a wonderful experience - easy, safe, and fun. I went with my daughter and…read moreher boyfriend - the staff was experienced and helpful, and our trip down the river lasted about an hour and 40 minutes. We had plenty of time to take pictures, splash around, and enjoy each other's company. It was a great blend of relaxation and exercise. Oh, and my wife hurt her arm and couldn't go - I casually asked if we could get a credit since we couldn't find anyone last minute to replace her, and they gave us a full refund. Thank yo,u Naperville Kayak - we'll be back!

What a perfect afternoon getaway! My husband and children (late teens) had a dreamy trip down the…read moreriver! Naperville Kayak booking is easy to book online. They have a professional team and great equipment! Will absolutely book again!

First time visiting the first Forest Preserve in DuPage County. Nice picnic area and two parking…read morelots. Trails are paved and most flat for easygoing walk or bike ride in the woods.

York Woods is a nice little escape from all the busy streets that surround it…read more It's in a little hidden area just west of York Road. In fact, right across the road you'll find an entrance to the I88 toll road. Once you enter the parking lot, there is a large grassy area with several picnic tables. To the right, you'll see the underpass for the bike path. If you're looking for a short walk, you can just walk around the open grassy area. The path circles around it. It's a nice little picnic area if you want to stop for a quick lunch break or just sit and relax. On the left side of the circle path, there is a large covered pavilion with picnic tables. On my recent trip, I saw about a dozen deer! The restrooms are next to the pavilion. They are fancy port-a-potties that do not flush and kept quite clean. Near the entrance to the wooded part of Salt Creek trail, there is a stand that has information about when York Woods was first acquired. Here's a quick blurb from it incase you can't read the sign in my photo. "York Woods, DuPage County's first forest preserve. The 1917 purchase marked the start of efforts to protect land for the "pleasure and recreation" of county residents. And the county bought it to build a road." This is a really nice park. Although, I prefer some of the other parks along the Salt Creek Trail simply because they are actually on the creek.

The DuPage River Trail runs from Royce Road & Washington to Burr Oak Park along the west branch of…read morethe DuPage River. This flat trail is well maintained and used by bikers, runners, walkers and dog walkers. At a distance of approximately 7 miles in one direction, it is my favorite route to run near my house. The trail connects a few parks. You can stop and eat at picnic tables or use the new canoe launch to paddle down the river. This trail now runs all the way to Waldon Lake in Bolingbrook. This is a great trail - thanks to all those who helped make it happen

Awesome trail. Flat with a mix of shade & sun, paved, and wide enough to accommodate the runners,…read morewalkers, bikers, strollers and dogs that frequent it. I used to always hop on near Bailey and Washington and go south toward Ring Road, but the newer arm of the trail going north under 75th and to downtown Naperville is also great. I'm not sure if it's still considered part of the DuPage River Trail when you cross Washington at Ring Road and go back through Knoch Knolls Park, but either way, it's a convenient connecting trail that traces all the way back to Whalon Lake and makes for a compelling bike ride/long run route. I take advantage of this trail as much as I can when I'm back visiting in Napes.

I've been taking classes through the park district for a couple years now, but only just started…read morevisiting the rec center. I wanted to start running, but terrible weather was preventing me from being outside, so I hit upon a solution of buying a multi-use pass for the fitness center and using the treadmill. I didn't really want a monthly or quarterly pass because I'm just not dedicated enough to come regularly enough to make it worth it. But a 10-use pass for $27 or a 20-use pass for $36, that's pretty reasonable. This building is clearly an old school that was converted. I haven't explored all of it but there seem to be several rooms used for martial arts, dance, yoga, and probably other fitness classes. I've mostly been in the fitness center, which seems to be either one big or two smaller classrooms combined and converted. The good: There's all the basics and essentials -- weights/strength training on one side, including some machines, balance balls, resistance bands, etc. The cardio side has a few treadmills, a couple of ellipticals, a stair climber, a few bikes and a couple TVs. There is a water fountain, a restroom and a shower room. There also about 8 lockers for stashing stuff. The not-as-good: It just doesn't feel like a dedicated gym facility. I was spoiled by Wood Dale's rec center, a town about a third the size of Lombard. Wood Dale's has two proper locker rooms with showers, a free-to-the-community walking/running track and a fitness center that's bigger and has nicer, newer equipment. They also have a somewhat wider variety of classes. Lombard's facilities feel somewhat makeshift. They're a bit cramped, there's one shower with a note about letting it warm up for 15 minutes in winter, no indoor track, no spin classes. In my dream world, Lombard would take over the old Kmart space sitting and rotting at Roosevelt and Finley and make it a shiny new dedicated rec, fitness and community center. But in the real world, I'll make do with the adequate facilities at Sunset Knoll and keep running on the treadmill.

I came here this past Saturday morning to register my husband and I for a yoga class. Normally I…read morejust register online, but since there were several class cancellations due to weather issues the session before, I had a coupon ... that technically expired the day before. The extremely friendly staff was kind enough to still accept it. They were fast, funny, and nice to talk to. A nice way to start my morning of errand running :)

Went for a nice walk and really enjoyed it. The trail was well-maintained and perfect for a…read morerelaxing stroll. There's also a small lake on the property that I believe is open for canoeing, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere.

One of my favorite preserves to walk around especially if you prefer a preserve with a nice lake…read morescene. Can get busy during the weekend, but several paved trail paths and places for both biking, walking, fishing, and animal-watching. Trails can be taken in a way where you can range from 1 mile to 10+ miles of walking/biking. Bathroom available in one of the parking lots.