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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.

[Springfield, IL] – The Springfield Park District is excited to announce the first Great Lawn Kite Festival, Saturday, July 1st from 10:00am-10:00pm, and Sunday, July 2nd from 11:00am-5:00pm at Southwind Park. Grab your friends, family, and coworkers and join us for two days of FUN in the sun!

The Springfield Park District is pleased to announce the upcoming ribbon cutting celebration to reveal improvement projects at Enos Park and Gehrmann Park on Wednesday, June 28th from Noon – 1:00 pm.

Duncan Park Pickleball Courts will reopen tomorrow, June 17 at 10:00am, as construction on them has been completed.

The Playground and Picnic Shelter in Washington Park will be closed tomorrow, June 16, due to tree removal.

The Springfield Park District is excited to announce June’s Movie in the Park Friday, June 16th at Comer Cox Park. Grab your friends, children, blankets and join us for a FREE movie in the park!