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Why Sponsor?

Our shared community needs your support to continue low-cost, family-friendly programming, and to help maintain our facilities throughout the Springfield Park District. We offer the personal growth and sense of community you are looking for. We are with you from 16 months to your senior years. We pride ourselves on being your home away from home for generations to come. 
Your support makes a difference, and WE THANK YOU!

Springfield Park District Agency Overview

Serves 135,000 residents
Second Park District organized in the state of Illinois
Facilities all over Springfield, Illinois
Approx. 1 million patron visits per year at signature facilities 
Established relationships with local agencies 

About the Springfield Park District

The Springfield Park District was organized on February 8, 1900. It was the second Park District organized in the state of Illinois. The Springfield Park District serves approximately 135,000 residents and its boundaries encompass the greater portion of the Springfield metropolitan area, covering approximately 60 square miles, 2,500 acres of parkland, 322 acres of Nature Preserve, 36 parks, 23 miles of bike trails, and four golf courses.

The Springfield Park District offers a variety of educational and recreational programs, classes, and events for people ranging in age from six months to seniors. The Park District partners with several local organizations and clubs to provide athletic programming such as youth baseball/softball, men's soccer, disc golf leagues, cricket, rugby, pickleball, youth football, bicycling clubs, and related clubs/groups. Additionally, the Springfield Park District also maintains intergovernmental/cooperative agreements with various Police Departments, School Districts, and local colleges. 

The Springfield Park District is managed by an elected board of Trustees. The governing board is composed of an elected President and six additional elected Trustees all serving four-year terms. The district employs an Executive Director to execute Board policies, manage the agency's affairs, implement strategies for park and recreation development and develop goals to accomplish the agency mission.

Community Impact

Parks and Recreation services are often cited as one of the most important factors in how livable communities are. Parks provide gathering places for families and social groups, as well as for individuals of all ages and economic statuses. They are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in a community, ensuring the health and wellness of families, and youth.

Our Media

Springfield Park District Facebook Posts

Reach: 511,000 +/year

Engaging: 12,000 +/month

Events: 91,000 reach/year

Audience: 74.8% Women/ 25.2% Men

Follower Growth Rate: 24% +/year

Henson Robinson Zoo Facebook Posts

Reach: 193,000 +/month

Engaging: 13,000 +/month

Events: 92,000 reach/year

Audience: 84.6% Women/ 15/4% Men

Vast attendance/exposure at:

Four Golf Courses: Bergen Golf Course, Bunn Golf Course, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, and Pasfield Golf Course

Washington Park Botanical Garden

Two Outdoor Pools: Nelson Center and Veterans Memorial Pools

Eisenhower Pool

Funshop

Henson Robinson Zoo

Nelson Center Ice Rink

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Velasco Tennis Center

Washington Park Pavilion

Partnership Opportunities

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