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The Springfield Park District offers affordable day care solution for working parents. The day camp program is open to children 5-12 years of age. The camp program runs Monday - Friday from 7:00a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The summer camp program is one of the longest running and largest day camps in Springfield. The program is an 11 week program with a variety of activities scheduled for children to participate in. Activities include swim lessons during session I only, arts and crafts, themed days and weeks, guest speakers, games in the park, field trips, ice skating, swimming everyday in the afternoon. The fee per week is $80.00 Residents and $100.00 Non-residents.

Downloads:
Medication Waiver
Sunscreen Application Permission Form
Authorized Pick Up Form
Camper Information Form

April 26th 10:00 – 3:00pm

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Fostering Community, Funding Growth
The Springfield Parks Foundation Annual Gala event will be held on May 28th. Advanced tickets are available for $50 by calling 544-1751 or online at www.springfieldparksfoundation.org.

Come join the fun at the 3rd annual Springfield Park District Summer Program Jamboree. Free activities, games and crafts will be available for all ages. Learn about the wide range of programs, special events, and facilities made available to you through the Springfield Park District. Park District staff members will be available to answer any questions you may have.

After the event stay for:

Golf courses open for the season
All Park District golf courses are officially open for the 2008 golfing season. All 2008 season passes are now valid. Courses will remain open on a daily basis depending on weather. If you question the playability of a particular course during poor weather please contact the pro-shop directly to determine if the course will be open that day.

• Bunn Pro-shop                   522-2633
• Lincoln Greens Pro-Shop      786-4111
• Bergen Pro-Shop                753-6211
• Pasfield                            753-6226

Four public golf courses are owned and operated by the Park District. Bunn and Lincoln Greens are the District's 18 hole courses, while Bergen and Pasfield each contain 9 holes. All four courses are equipped with pro shops which contain snack shops, golf equipment sales and rental, as well as golf cart rental. Certified PGA professionals staff the pro shops.

For more information on Park District golf courses click here.

The Springfield Park District is once again hosting the always popular Bike and Hike Days at Washington Park. This program is designed to foster biking, hiking, walking and running with the park. Please note the park will be barricaded to prevent vehicular traffic.

• Date:    March 2 until September 28
• Day:     Every Sunday
• Time:    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Springfield Park District is offering a new Outdoor Boot Camp at Washington Park. Take advantage of the outdoors with this diverse exercise class that will provide REAL results! This class consists of short runs, isolated muscle drills and calisthenics. Although this is a non-competitive class participants will be individually challenged. All fitness levels are welcome. Register in person at the Nelson Center or download the registration form and mail to:

Springfield Park District
Attn: Boot Camp
1601 N. 5th St.
Springfield, IL 62702

The Springfield Park District provides multiple outdoor restroom facilities for the convenience of park users. All outdoor restrooms will be open by April 11. For a list of parks that have outdoor restroom facilities click here.

The Springfield Park District has established a partnership with various youth baseball and softball organizations to provide youth softball and baseball programs to the community. To learn more about these associations including registration information please click the link below:

• Fairview Youth Athletic Association
• Kids First - www.kidsfirstsports.org
• Springfield Southwest baseball - www.ssba.us

Entertainment (and baseball) is back at Robin Roberts Stadium at Lanphier Park! The new Springfield Sliders Baseball Club announced a new look on and off the field as the owners (Jesse Bolder and Clark Eckhoff) discussed plans to begin play in June 2008 with an emphasis on entertaining fans with fun promotions and between innings games on par with the best minor league teams in the country. For season ticket information or to learn more about the Springfield Sliders please visit www.springfieldsliders.com or contact General Manager Darren Feller directly 697-3511 or by email at dfeller@springfieldsliders.com.

Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that due to recent severe weather occurrences, progress of the bridge construction which is associated with the Interurban Trail closure between MacArthur and I-72 will need to be extended. The recent winter weather out breaks have hampered efforts to complete structural elements which impact the use of the Interurban Trail. The construction, while still ongoing, will progress slowly due to weather constraints and access to the project.

Many families or individuals who have experienced a tragic loss of a child do not have a place to go to remember and honor their children, but the Springfield Angel of Hope, NFP hopes to change that. The Springfield Angel of Hope, NFP is working in cooperation with the Springfield Park District with the goal of having the Angel statue placed in the Washington Park Botanical Garden. To learn more about the angle of hope please visit springfieldangelofhope.org

If you would like to be part of the Springfield Park District’s mission to provide outstanding parks and recreational services please consider volunteering your time. Numerous volunteer programs provide educational opportunities for cub scouts, church groups, and fulfillment of school curriculums, and much more. Contact the Park District’s volunteer coordinator, Chuck Smith at csmith@springfieldparks.org for a list of projects and services that we are looking for assistance to complete.

Carillon Concert

Carillon Tours

Tours available during concerts
Groups Welcome by Appointment

The Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission has been awarded a contract for a Hazard Mitigation Planning grant in the amount of $46,167 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To learn more about the Sangamon County Multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan please visit the following site:http://co.sangamon.il.us/NHMP

Under Park District Ordinance, parks close at 10:30pm, unless otherwise authorized by the District. Carpenter and Riverside close at Dusk. Additional information concerning park hours, permits for use of facilities after hours, and other matters please contact (217) 544-1751.