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The Springfield Park District will host its annual Holiday Zoo Lights event at the Henson Robinson Zoo! Welcome back to a new and exciting display this year with some FUN extras.

The Springfield Park District wants to remind the community that our Park Season has come to a close and we have winterized the restrooms throughout the parks.

Golf enthusiasts worldwide have a deep-rooted appreciation for the incredible talent and dedication required to make it to the professional ranks of the sport. One such exceptional talent is PGA Pro Mike Logsdon, who recently made a significant impact on the golfing community when he appeared on WMAY's "Talk of the Town" show.

The Springfield Park District is pleased to present our third annual Cyclocross Race, PARCX2023!

The Springfield Park District's own Park Board President, Leslie Sgro goes on WMAY'S, "Lay of the Land" to talk about what is offered at the Springfield Park District. Check out the full interview here

Preschool Program Supervisor, Deb Clark goes on WMAY'S Talk of the Town to talk about Preschool

Whether you are looking to improve your physical and mental health or just looking for a fun way to stay active, we have something for everyone.

Join us for Movies in the Park this Friday at the Henson Robinson Zoo!

Birthday parties are now offered at Funshop!

Kirst Montgomery, Education Coordinator at the Henson Robinson Zoo, talks about Bess the Royal Ball Python and what's new this fall!

George Tucker promotes fall events at the Nelson Center on WICS's marketplace!

Nelson Center Pool will have updated hours from now until Labor Day.

The resurfacing project including professional crack treatment, acrylic resurfacing, and all new striping on courts 7,8, and 9 at the Velasco Tennis Center has been postponed.

The Splash Pad at Comer Cox Park will be closed tomorrow, August 8, for routine maintenance.

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce August’s first Movies in the Park Friday, August 4th at Gietl Park outside of Veterans Memorial Pool. Grab your friends, children, blankets, and join us for a FREE movie in the park!

The Springfield Park District is pleased to announce the upcoming ribbon cutting celebration at Enos Park on Tuesday, August 1st at 4:30 p.m. During this event, we will be revealing improvement projects for Enos Park and Gehrmann Park.

Please see the attached release regarding the Springfield Park District participating in Unplug Illinois Day Saturday, July 15, 2023!

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce July’s Movie in the Park Friday, July 14th at Lincoln Park. Grab your friends, children, blankets and join us for a FREE movie in the park!

The Henson Robinson Zoo will reopen tomorrow, Saturday July 8th, at 10am! Bergen, Pasfield, Lincoln Greens, and Bunn Golf Courses are all open to the public with regular operating hours.

Due to the prolonged power outage in our park and facility, we have made the tough call to CANCEL the Great Lawn Kite Festival on Saturday July 1.

Iles Park is temporarily closed due to severe storm damage.

Facilities at the Springfield Park District may be temporarily closed due to current weather conditions and power outages. Please call Springfield Park District Facilities before proceeding to program sites. Facilities may not have power due to storm damage.

The area’s Air Quality Index has been categorized as “unhealthy.” As a result, the Springfield Park District will, to the fullest extent possible, move programs and park operations indoors.

The Enos Park Ribbon Cutting will be rescheduled to a later date as the area's Air Quality Index today has been categorized as "unhealthy."

Iles Park Pickleball Courts will be closed tomorrow, June 29, due to maintenance washing the courts.