Naperville Running Company Supports Snow Removal On Park District Trail

Press release from the Naperville Park District:

Naperville Park District’s trails provide much-needed outdoor recreation for the community year round. Runners appreciate being able to enjoy the trails in winter, and the Park District prioritizes snow removal on the longer trails and along the Riverwalk to keep those trails open.

To help with the costs of snow removal, the Naperville Running Company will partner with Naperville Park District for the 6th consecutive year to help keep a favorite two-mile trail open this winter in south Naperville. The trail extends from the Route 59 pedestrian bridge through Frontier Sports Complex and Ashbury Greenway to Naperville-Plainfield Road. Under the agreement, the Park District will clear the trail after a snowfall and Naperville Running Company will reimburse the Park District for labor and materials.

“Our customer response to clearing the path has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Kris Hartner, owner and founder of Naperville Running Company. “We look forward to our 6th year of this public/private partnership.”

Other trails that are maintained year round by Naperville Park District with snow removal as needed include the Riverwalk, the DuPage River Trail between Veterans Park and DuPage River Park, and the trails at Country Lakes Park, Nike Sports Complex, Wil-O-Way Commons, Meadow Glens, Wildflower Park, Winding Creek Park and Commissioners Park.

Unpaved trails at parks such as Knoch Knolls Park can be used for cross country skiing or snowshoeing whenever conditions allow.

This press release was produced by the Naperville Parks District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.