How To Register
Three Easy Ways to Register!
Registrations are processed on a first-come-first-served basis.
Please register early-programs fill quickly.
R = Resident rates
NR = Nonresident rates
If you have any questions regarding residency or registration, call 217-544-1751 ext. 1004.
Online Registration
We've introduced a new online registration system to make signing up for your favorite activities easier than before. Click the tab to learn more.
In Person
Sign up for classes, memberships, activities, events and more at the Springfield Park District with your household account! To create a household account, visit the Customer Service Desk at any of our locations during business hours. Please bring proof of residency for verification purposes. Take it one step further and ask to active the online registration option. Learn more about household accounts below.
Register at any of our recreation facilities, but you can always visit our Bunn Admin Offices at, 2500 S. 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 (located inside Bunn Golf Course, Admin Building on your right). Drop off your completed registration form and payment (cash, check, money order, Visa and MasterCard only).
Mail-In
Mail your completed registration form and payment (check, money order, Visa and MasterCard only) directly to the facility in which you would like to register for a program or to our Bunn Administrative Office. RE: Program Registration
ADDRESS:
Springfield Park District
2500 S. 11th Street, Springfield IL 62703
If a program is full, registrants will be notified. If desired, you will be added to a wait list.
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS
Registration for all Springfield Park District (SPD) programs require a minimum number of participants five business days before a class begins. There is a maximum number to ensure quality instruction. Classes may be combined and times modified to facilitate better programs. (MIN/MAX)
REFUND POLICY
- If the Park District reschedules or cancels a class, a full refund will be issued automatically by the Park District. A Refund Request Form is not required.
- If you are withdrawing from a program at least one week prior to the start of a program, a 100% refund will be granted. A Refund Request Form must be completed.
- If you are withdrawing from a program less than one week prior to the start of a program, a 100% refund will be granted minus a $5 service charge per registrant, per program. A Refund Request Form must be completed.
- If you are withdrawing or requesting a refund after the program has begun, a refund is not guaranteed. A Refund Request Form must be completed. It will be reviewed by the Program Supervisor.
- If it is a medical reason, a doctor’s note must be included with the refund.
- No refunds will be given once a program or session has ended.
- Refunds for cash or check payments will be made by check. Please allow two to four weeks. Refunds for credit card transactions will be applied to the card used.
Online Registration
Online Registration
We've introduced a new online registration system to make signing up for your favorite activities easier than before. To access this system, all you will need is your username and password. Online, every day - 24 hours a day, visit our online registration portal!
Online registration is easy and secure at the Springfield Park District. To create an online household account, residency must be verified by first visiting one of our customer service locations. This will be the first and only time residency verification will be needed for the system. Please bring sufficient documentation to verify residency status.
Residency will be verified annually by Park District Representatives. Learn more about how to create your new online account to continue to the FUN with parks and recreation!
Residency
RESIDENTS/NON RESIDENTS
Defined The term resident refers to Park District residents who live within Springfield Park District boundaries and who contribute financial support to the Park District through property taxes. Some residents with a Springfield mailing address may not be residents of the Springfield Park District. Please contact the Customer Service Desk at 217-544-1751 ext. 1004 if you need residency information.
The nonresident fee structure is in place to ensure fairness to our residents. Residents of the Park District contribute financial support to the District through property taxes. The Park Board has elected the nonresident fee structure to make nonresident use of our programs and facilities equitable to our residents. “NR” means nonresident.
HOUSEHOLD ACCOUNTS
This account consists of up to two adults and unmarried dependent children, less than 26 years of age who reside at the same address full time. If there are two or more families living at the same address, where there are more than two adults over the age of 26, then two or more accounts must exist.
Household accounts must be created before registering for classes and programs. If you have not updated your current account or do not have an account with us, bring a completed Registration Form, along with a photo ID and qualifying documents to verify residency status to one of our customer service locations for setup.
*Note that a current drivers’ license, government issued ID, or passport must be one of the qualifying documents if you are an Adult over the age of 18.
Proof of Residency for Adults 18+
- Current resident utility bill (within the last month)
- Property tax bill
- Current drivers' license or government issued ID
- Passport
Dependent Children Under Age 26
- Birth Certificate
- Health insurance card listing the minors
- Passport
Financial Assistance
BECAUSE EVERY KID SHOULD PLAY.
Financial assistance is available to Springfield Park District residents through recreational scholarships provided by the Springfield Park District.
The Springfield Park District promotes health and recreation for the community through donations, funding efforts that help promote and enhance facilities, services, programs, parks and special projects. Funds raised help finance recreational scholarships and support special projects. No child should be denied access to learning an important ability, such as swimming or developing skills for a lifetime enjoyment, due to their inability to pay.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM?
If you have financial needs and live within the Springfield Park District, we may be able to help. To learn more about eligibility, download the Financial Assistance Eligibility document. To apply for financial assistance, download a Financial Assistance Form
Have questions? Contact registration at recreation@springfieldparks.org
*Daily Admission, Private Lessons and Season Passes are not available through the scholarship program.
List View
June
6/1/2023 6:00 pm
The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, located in Washington Park, will host the annual International Carillon Festival on Thursday, June 1 through Sunday, June 4. This year’s festival boasts nightly concerts from guest carillonists, local musicians, and an array of new activities to appeal to all ages.
Read more about International Carillon Festival on 6/1/2023 6:00 pm
6/2/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/2/2023 6:00 pm
The Festival is presented by the Springfield Park District with the support of The Rees Carillon Society and The Carillon Belles. Individuals and families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner as well as lawn chairs and blankets. Several monitors will be positioned around the tower to view the playing keyboard and carillonists during the performance. All concerts are about 45 minutes in duration.
As always this is a free event. Donations will be accepted and are very much appreciated.
Read more about International Carillon Festival on 6/2/2023 6:00 pm
6/3/2023 10:30 am
6/3/2023 6:00 pm
The Festival is presented by the Springfield Park District with the support of The Rees Carillon Society and The Carillon Belles. Individuals and families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner as well as lawn chairs and blankets. Several monitors will be positioned around the tower to view the playing keyboard and carillonists during the performance. All concerts are about 45 minutes in duration.
As always this is a free event. Donations will be accepted and are very much appreciated.
Read more about International Carillon Festival on 6/3/2023 6:00 pm
6/4/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
6/4/2023 6:00 pm
The Festival is presented by the Springfield Park District with the support of The Rees Carillon Society and The Carillon Belles. Individuals and families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner as well as lawn chairs and blankets. Several monitors will be positioned around the tower to view the playing keyboard and carillonists during the performance. All concerts are about 45 minutes in duration.
As always this is a free event. Donations will be accepted and are very much appreciated.
Read more about International Carillon Festival on 6/4/2023 6:00 pm
6/5/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/7/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/9/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/11/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
6/12/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/14/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/16/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/16/2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
6/17/2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
6/18/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
6/18/2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
6/19/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/21/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/23/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/25/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
6/26/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/28/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
6/30/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
July
7/1/2023 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
7/2/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7/2/2023 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
7/3/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/5/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/7/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/9/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7/10/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/12/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/14/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/14/2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
7/15/2023 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
7/16/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7/17/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/19/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/19/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/21/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/21/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/23/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7/24/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/26/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/28/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/30/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7/31/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
August
8/2/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/4/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/4/2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
8/6/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8/7/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/9/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/11/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/13/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8/14/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/16/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/18/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/20/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8/20/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8/21/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/23/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/25/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/25/2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
8/27/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8/28/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
8/30/2023 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
September
9/9/2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
A juried Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair, ranked in “The Best 200 Art Fairs in the United States” in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 by Sunshine Artist Magazine.
Art Spectacular is the only art fair in Springfield and Central Illinois with this distinction.
Read more about Art Spectacular on 9/9/2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
9/10/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm