Sportsman's Park

Location and History

Sportsman's Park is a 27-acre property located in Naperville, Illinois on S. West Street. The park was given to the City of Naperville as part of the Caroline Martin-Mitchell bequest and is now operated by the Naperville Park District in collaboration with the Naperville Sportsman's Club.

Trapshooting Facility

A unique feature of Sportsman's Park is its trapshooting facility, which is open to the public two days a week. The range includes a clubhouse and three lighted trap fields. Shooting hours are Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m.

The facility is a steel-shot-only range, and shooters must provide their own shotguns and F.O.I.D. card.

Environmental Improvements

In 2011, the park underwent a site remediation plan through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to allow seven acres of the park to be opened for public use. This area had previously been closed due to regulations associated with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.

Recent Enhancements

The park has undergone significant improvements, supported by a multi-year grant from the City of Naperville's Special Events and Cultural Amenities (SECA) program. These improvements include ADA accessible walkways and shooting stations, energy-efficient low-spill sports lighting, and ADA upgrades to the Sportsman's Clubhouse.

Additional enhancements include a new pervious pavement parking lot to filter stormwater on site, an asphalt driveway, approximately one mile of new trails, and natural area restoration and landscaping.

Recreational Opportunities

Sportsman's Park offers valuable green space for the public to enjoy, just minutes from downtown Naperville. It includes a gravel loop trail around the natural area inside the fence and a mulch trail through the woods, connecting from the sidewalk to the trapshooting range.