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Seasonal & Holidays

Park District police invite donations for 2019 Toys for Tots

New, unwrapped toys to be collected through Dec. 14

Toys may be dropped off in collection boxes at several Park District locations.
Toys may be dropped off in collection boxes at several Park District locations. (Naperville Park District)

Members of the Naperville Park District Police invite the community to contribute new, unwrapped toys for the 2019 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Toys will be collected at various locations now through Saturday, December 14.

“Purchasing and dropping off a new toy is an easy way to brighten the holidays for children in need in our area,” said Chief Carl Schnibben. “We are grateful for the generosity shown by the community each year that we have hosted this campaign.”

Collection sites are:

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  • Park District Administration Building, located at 320 W. Jackson Ave. Hours of operations are: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, located at 305 W. Jackson Ave. Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Fort Hill Activity Center, located at 20 Fort Hill Drive. Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Saturday, 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
  • 95th Street Center, located at 2244 W. 95th St. Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Knoch Knolls Nature Center, located at 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. Hours of operation through November are: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. In December, hours are the same except that the Nature Center will be closed on Sundays.
  • Santa House, presented by Woody Buick GMC, located at the corner of Jackson Avenue and Webster Street on the Naperville Riverwalk. Toys may be dropped off at Santa House for Toys for Tots Nov. 30 through Dec. 14. Check www.napervilleparks.org/santahouse for event days and hours.

Toys for Tots accepts only new, unwrapped toys. Please do not donate stuffed animals or toy weapons.

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