The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is challenging the Naperville Park District’s plan to upgrade its facilities and build a new Community Activity Center, saying it would duplicate services already in the community.

In an open letter to the park district, the YMCA outlined several concerns about the plan’s size, cost, and location.

It asked the park service to consider pausing and rethinking the plan before potentially asking voters to approve a $135 million bond. It stated that it believes a referendum at this time would “be divisive.”

A possible tax impact

The YMCA said it’s worried the planned improvements could end up costing Naperville residents too much.

“Every property owner in Naperville will have to financially support the $120 million indoor recreation and three-pool fac

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