| About Naperville Situated 28 miles west of the Loop, is a thriving community of technology and culture, business and recreation, commercial and residential, living side by side. The city is one of the fastest-growing communities in DuPage County with a population around 120,000. The city has much to offer in the form of entertainment, education and history. Settled in 1831 by Captain Joseph Naper and his brother John, the community was incorporated in 1857 and became a city in 1890. Sawmills, gristmills, hotels and stores supported the community. Grain, cattle and sheep were sold to markets in Chicago. Today the community has surpassed its founders' highest expectations of achievement, attracting high tech business and home buyers from all over the country. According to estimates made by the US Census Department in 1990, Naperville is one of the 10 fastest growing cities in the nation. The special census taken in 1994 put Naperville's population at 100,422 making it on of 13 cities in the US to cross the 100,000 mark in population between 1990 and 1994. Naperville is a city of community spirit and volunteering. Residents participate on various boards and commissions, which allows them to be involved with decisions and solutions. The volunteer committees include a youth advisory commission, a sister cities commission, the Naper Settlement and museum board and the historic sites commission. Naperville is esteemed for its Park District which manages 111 parks and over 2100 acres of land as well as indoor facilities to include the Barn Recreation Center, the Warming Shelter at Centennial Beach and the Riverwalk Community Center. In addition to the inventory of parks and facilities, the district has developed a wide variety of facilities within neighborhood and community parks. Included as an estimate are 36 tennis courts, 122 playing fields, 50 playgrounds, 15 basketball courts, 5 ice rinks, 2 cross country ski trails, 8 picnic shelters, 6 sled hills and 700 garden plots! The American Libraries Association ranked Naperville Public Libraries as some of the best in the nation. They have low administrative staff costs while spending a high percentage of budge on books and other materials. The locally designated Historic preservation District surrounds the business district. May unique stores and original restaurants deserve your exploration in the downtown area. The community celebrates many annual events throughout the year. Come join us in the Kid Friendly City of America!
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