Today is June 17, 2026. The Board Meeting and Public Hearing have been cancelled tonight due to the severe weather forecast.

The Henson Robinson Zoo is closed today due to upcoming weather. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

The bottom of Riverside Park is currently closed due to the Sangamon River flooding.

The Springfield Park District's Henson Robinson Zoo will reopen tomorrow, June 13, 2026, and will operate during its normal hours of 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with last admission at 4:30 p.m.

The Springfield Park District's Henson Robinson Zoo is closed today due to cleanup efforts following last night's storm.

The Springfield Park District is pleased to announce the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the redevelopment of Gietl Park. The ribbon cutting for Gietl Park, taking place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Noon at the splash pad.

Please see the attached release announcing the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly renovated conservatory dome at the Washington Park Botanical Garden Conservatory Dome!

A small section of the Lost Bridge Trail will be closed on Friday, May 1, from 8:00am to 11:00am for repairs.

The restrooms near the ballfield at Lincoln Park are currently closed due to flooding.

Riverside Park is currently closed due to unsafe road conditions caused by flooding from yesterday’s storm.

We’re making it easier than ever to stay in the know! The Springfield Park District is transitioning from the Rainout Line to the Springfield Park District App for all facility closures and program cancellations.

Lincoln Greens Golf Course and Pasfield Golf Course will be open Wednesday, February 18, and Thursday, February 19, beginning at 8:00 am, weather and frost permitting.

Outdoor skating ponds at Washington Park, Lincoln Park, and Southwind Park remain CLOSED, as ice has not yet reached the required thickness for safe skating. The Springfield Park District will continue to closely monitor ice conditions daily.

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce that Dreamland Park has been awarded a $600,000 grant through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) This grant will support the redevelopment and enhancement of Dreamland Park, ensuring improved recreational amenities and expanded outdoor opportunities for residents.

The Zoo will be open for Zoo Lights Starting Saturday, December 20, 2025!

Zoo Lights will be closed Friday, December 19, 2025.

Today is Saturday, December 13, 2025. Due to weather conditions today, Ice Jamz at the Nelson Center has been cancelled.

Today is Saturday, December 13, 2025. Due to weather conditions today, Zoo Lights has been cancelled. Stay safe and warm!

Today is Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Due to the expected weather conditions on Sunday, December 14, 2025, Zoo Lights has been cancelled.

Due to expected weather conditions on Sunday, December 14, 2025, Caroling at the Carillon has been cancelled.

The Springfield Park District is celebrating an incredible achievement this week as four of our athletes brought home gold at the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament in Decatur.

Today is Sunday, November 30, 2025. Zoo Lights at the Henson Robinson Zoo will be closed due to weather conditions. Stay safe and warm!

Today is Saturday, November 29, 2025. Zoo Lights at the Henson Robinson Zoo will be closed today due to weather conditions. Stay safe and warm!

Today is Saturday, November 29, 2025, and Santa House will be closed due to weather conditions. Stay safe and warm!

The Springfield Park District is pleased to announce the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly renovated Nelson Center Ice Rink, taking place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Nelson Center Ice Rink, located within Lincoln Park.