A total of 35 parks, greenways, preservation areas and golf courses throughout Naperville will be subject to prescribed fires to control the weedy plants that muscle out native habitats. Dates for the controlled burns depend on weather conditions and wind direction. The 35 parks listed below are scheduled for a controlled burn every year. Burns can occur in both the spring and fall. Trained crews supervise the burns, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issues an annual permit for the burn sites.
Fire promotes faster re-seeding and greater vigor in prairies and meadows.
It also facilitates earlier growth, heavier flowering, and better fall colors. All Rights Reserved.