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The Springfield Park District is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed interactive website. The website will be launched on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Users can access the new website through the same web address as before: www.springfieldparks.org

Nominating petitions for individuals seeking the office of President or Trustee of the Springfield Park District may be filed beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2022 (except Saturday & Sunday) through Monday, December 19, 2022 at the John F. Linxwiler Administrative Office in Bunn Park, 2500 South 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703.

The Springfield Park District will host its annual Holiday Light event at the Henson Robinson Zoo! Welcome back to a new and exciting display this 2022 season.

The Springfield Park District is pleased to announce the official opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new pump track in Comer Cox Park.

The Springfield Park District is excited to present our newest event, Cyclocross.

Springfield Park District & the Rees Memorial Carillon Society are excited to bring to you the 17th Carve for the Carillon and Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular (JOLS) at Washington Park benefitting the Rees Memorial Carillon.

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce July’s move in the Park, Friday July 8th in the grassy area next to Veterans Memorial Pool. Grab your friends, children, blankets and join us for a FREE movie in the park!

Springfield Park District announces new Director of Recreation and Marketing.

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce our final movie in the Park, Friday August 26th in the great lawn at the Henson Robinson Zoo.

The Springfield Park District, the City of Springfield, Applying Pressure, and PCs for People are excited to partner with the Max-Out Foundation to bring to the Springfield community, the Max-Out Foundation's fourth annual Back to School themed event of the Teen Empowerment Zone.

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce that the Illinois Department of Agriculture will once again stage their Twilight Parade at Lincoln Park on Thursday, August 11, 2022.

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce our first annual FURever FUNfest on Saturday, August 6th from 8am-11am at Lincoln Park. Grab your pups and your friends for a morning of FUN for all.

Springfield Park District and the City of Springfield have partnered together for a second year to create and implement a new program designed to provide meaningful employment opportunities and new programming initiatives for youth.

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce that we are the recipient of a $400,000 Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as part of a $30.3 million in OSLAD grants that Governor JB Pritzker announced today.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Springfield Park District, City of Springfield and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced an agreement to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® to the Springfield Park District. The Fitness Court, located in Comer Cox Park, will open July 11, 2022 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce July’s move in the Park, Friday July 8th in the grassy area next to Veterans Memorial Pool. Grab your friends, children, blankets and join us for a FREE movie in the park!

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce June’s second Movies in the Park, Friday June 17th at Comer Cox Park. Grab your friends, children, blankets and join us for a FREE movie in the park!

The Springfield Parks District is excited to announce the birth of a Red Wolf at the Henson Robinson Zoo. The red wolf is considered the most endangered of all the canids. “Ranger” was born on May 13th, is doing well, and has already doubled in weight!

The 60th International Carillon Festival will take place starting this Thursday, June 2nd at 6:00pm through Sunday, June 5th at historic Washington Park here in Springfield.

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce June’s first Movie in the Park Friday, June 3rd at Robin Roberts Stadium

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce May’s Movie in the Park Friday, May 20th at the Velasco Tennis Center.

The Springfield Park District is excited to continue to offer to the Springfield residents a nationwide fitness program at our newest outdoor fitness park in Lincoln Park.

The Springfield Park District will celebrate veterinary science and local animal care facilities with Dr. Dolittle Day! Come and learn what we do to care for our animals and meet the people who care for yours! It is a day full of FUN, learning, and some amazing zoo animals!

The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series is returning for a third season starting June 2 through August 4. Presented by PNC, the 10-week live concert series will feature a diverse lineup of high-caliber performers from across the country.

The Springfield Park District will celebrate the opening of Henson Robinson Zoo’s 2022 Season! Welcome back to a NEW and exciting season full of FUN, learning, and some amazing zoo animals!