Publish Date: 10/16/2020
The Springfield Park District would like to inform the community of an upcoming two-part construction project happening on Monday, October 19th through Wednesday, October 20th (weather permitting) on the park road next to Washington Park Preschool in Washington Park.
On Monday, October 19th, concrete work will begin on the park road. The project will include new concrete curbs, guttering, and paving. During this time, the park road will still be accessible.
On Wednesday, October 21st, the second phase will begin. The project will include the park road receiving a mill and asphalt overlay. The park road will temporarily be closed to traffic during this time; however, patrons will still be able to enter and exit into Washington Park by the South Grand park entrance.
Please note that the park and all facilities will remain open during the temporary road closure.
For additional information, please contact the Springfield Park District at 217-544-1751 or parks@springfieldparks.org
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All patrons are required to wear a mask when entering any of our facilities. We appreciate your patronage and thank you for your understanding in these unusual times.
Published June 23, 2020 -
Restore
Illinois Phase 4 Operations - (Anticipated June 26, 2020)
The following Springfield Park District facilities/amenities/programs/activities
will be available to the public with various restrictions under phase 4 of the
Restore Illinois plan in compliance with State, local and federal guidelines.
Springfield Park District Phase 4 - Openings
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Erin’s Pavilion
o
Rentals, weddings, meetings, social events,
business functions, etc.…
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Nelson Center Ice Rink
o
Public skate, youth and adult sports (July 6)
o
figure skating, hockey, camps
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Nelson Center Pool
o
Closed for the season
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Eisenhower Pool
o
Diving, swim team, public swim, rentals, lap
swim
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Veteran’s Memorial Pool
o Scheduled Opening: July 13
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Splash Pads
o
Open
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Washington Park Pavilion
o
Preschool, day camps, rentals
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Lincoln Park Pavilion
o
Rentals
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Park Bathrooms
o
Washington, Lincoln North/South, Dreamland,
Iles, Comer Cox, Douglas, Rotary and Southwind are open 7 days a week from 7:00
am – 7:00 pm.
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Drinking Fountains
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Closed
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Playgrounds
o
Open
o FitLot Open
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Henson Robinson Zoo
o
Scheduled opening: July 6
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Botanical Garden
o
Scheduled Opening: July 6
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Golf
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Bunn, Bergen, Pasfield, and Lincoln Greens,
o
Driving rage
o
outings, leagues, programming, tournaments
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Outdoor Youth and Recreational Sports
o
Youth and rec sports activities including
drills, practices, lessons, and competitive gameplay
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Velasco Tennis Center
o
Open play, lessons, drills
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Outdoor Sports Courts
o
Open play, lessons, drills
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Summer Day Camps
o
Erin’s Pavilion - Special Recreation
and Nelson Center
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Outdoor Rentals and Permit
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Riverside Campgrounds
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BMX Track
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Centennial Skate Park
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Published June 10, 2020 -
The
Springfield Park District desires to
relax the restrictions within
the social distancing guidelines to allow for our residents to participate in
programs and facilities as soon as possible. We are currently evaluating the
new phase 3 guidance and working as quickly as possible to safely provide
facilities and programs in compliance with local state and national health
guidelines and recommendations.
Please check back frequently for additions or amendments. Questions? Call 217-544-1751 ext. 1004
DOWNLOAD PDF: Park District Available to Public and Not Available LIST
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Available to Public within
Social Distancing Guidelines
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Dog Parks | Skate Park
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Athletic Fields
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Golf Courses
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Community Gardens
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Bunn Administrative Office
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Picnic Shelter Rentals – 10 persons & under
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Tennis Courts | Pickleball Courts
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Erin’s Pavilion - OPENS JUNE
8th
M-F – by appointment or 10 and under person rental only. Call ahead 217-585-2941
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Eisenhower Pool – OPENS JUNE 15th
Closed to public; open only by scheduled activities.
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Nelson Center Ice Rink – OPENS
JUNE 15th
Closed to public; open only by scheduled activities.
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Preschool Day Camp | OPENS JUNE
15TH
Washington Park Pavilion – Limited Space - Book Now!
Must Pre-Register online or call 217-546-3970
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Riverside Campgrounds OPENS JUNE 2
RV HOOKUP ONLY- RV’s must have bathrooms
NO restrooms, showers, or tent camping
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Special Recreation Camp | Erin’s Pavilion - OPENS JUNE 8th Limited Space!! Taking Reservations Online NOW
Must Pre-Register online or call 217-585-2941 ext. 2303
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Summer Camp Nelson Ctr. OPENS
JUNE 8th
Limited Space!! Taking Reservations Online NOW
Must Pre-Register online or call 217-753-2800
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Publish Date: 4/8/2020
We encourage everyone to honor the Executive Stay at Home Order, but we realize that physical exercise and getting outdoors is very important for your mental and physical well-being. We have 38 parks and 4 bike trails! If you find one congested, plan to pick a new park to visit!
SO IF YOU GO OUT TO ONE OF OUR PARKS - REMEMBER THESE DO's AND DON'TS!
Follow CDC's guidelines for hygiene and social distancing. AND PLEASE STAY HOME IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL! Help us, help others by doing YOUR PART!
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HOWEVER, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO STAY
ACTIVE BY VISITING ONE OF YOUR LOCAL PARKS! Greenspace, parks and trails continue to
remain open and residents are encouraged to use them as places to stay healthy,
enjoy some fresh air, walking, hiking, running, and some overall wellness,
provided visitors observe the following safety tips:
• Do not use parks or trails if you are
displaying symptoms
• Follow CDC’s guidelines on personal hygiene
before visiting parks or trails
• Observe CDC’s minimum recommended social
distancing of 6 feet from
other persons
• Do not gather in crowds of any size
TIPS TO AVOID HIGH USE AREAS!
Washington, Lincoln
and Southwind Parks have become very busy which can make social distancing more
challenging.
Fortunately, the
Springfield Park District boasts 38 parks and 4 bike and hike trails! In
an effort to reduce traffic in high use areas, we would like to encourage and
challenge you and your family to visit a new park each time you venture out. If
you arrive at a park, green space or trail and it appears crowded and your
ability to practice social distancing may be compromised, be flexible and willing
to move to the next closest park on the map provided.
Bergen Park - 200 Eastdale
Bunn Park - 2500 S. 11th St
Carpenter Park - #1 Carpenter Park Trail
(Nature Preserve)
Centennial Park - 5751 Bunker Hill Rd
Comer Cox Park - 301 Martin Luther King Dr
Douglas Park - 500 N. MacArthur Blvd
Dreamland Park - 2300 Taylor Ave
Eisenhower Park - 2530 E. Cornell Ave
Enos Park - 1000 7th St
Fairview Park - 1901 N. 19th St
Gehrmann Park - 1000 N. 2nd St
Gietl Park - 1900 Stanhope Rd
Gurgens Park - 100 Carpenter Trail
(Nature Preserve)
Hobbs Park - 2851 Fox Bridge Rd
Iles Park - 2000 S. 6th St
Indian Hills Park - 2540 Miami Trail
INTERURBAN TRAIL
Jaycee Park - 2401 E. Monroe
Jefferson Park - 300 N. Oxford¬¬
Kennedy Park - 401 Walnut Valley Dr
Kiwanis Park - 2930 Stanton St
Lake Victoria Park - 3055 Normandy Rd
Lanphier Park - 1351 East N. Grand Ave
Lawless Park - 1200 Black Ave
Lincoln Park - 1601 N. 5th St
Lindbergh Park - 2419 Lindbergh Blvd
LOST BRIDGE TRAIL
Patrick J. Cadigan Park - 2302 Berkley Dr
Paul A. Barker Park - 2008 Barnard Dr
Riverside Park - 4675 Peoria Rd
Rotary Park - 4501 W. Iles Ave
SANGAMON VALLEY TRAIL
Schlitt Park - 2415 Sharon Dr
Southwind Park - 4755 S. 2nd St
Stuart Park - 1555 Winch Rd
Timberbrooke Park - 2065 W. Washington St
Vredenburgh Park - 121 Crusader Rd
WABASH TRAIL
Washington Park - 1501 West S. Grand Ave
Westchester Park - 2215 Westchester Blvd
Lastly, starting this
Lastly, starting this weekend April 4th & 5th and each Saturday and Sunday moving forward, Washington Park will be closed to vehicular traffic. We ask that visitors observe the parking spaces near the large Picnic Shelter (playground area) as handicap accessible spaces for patrons with disabilities and mobility issues. Additional parking is available at the Tennis Center and Rose Garden lots. We hope these measures will help reduce congestion and aid in the safety of visitors as they enjoy the park for recreation, health and wellness. See the map provided for the modified loop for Washington Park.
WASHINGTON PARK MODIFIED LOOP MAP
We continue to urge everyone to keep abreast of the latest public health information via the CDC website at www.cdc.gov, Illinois Department of Public Health and the Sangamon County Health Department.
Publish Date: 3/28/2020
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - Playgrounds are Closed. Help Us, Help those on the Medical Front Lines & Help Your Families by doing YOUR PART! We encourage you to stay active and visit one of your local parks or trails. Please remember, in compliance with the Governor's executive order in response to COVID-19, the following amenities are closed: Golf Courses, Playgrounds, FitLot, Skate Park, Dog Parks, Park Restrooms.
While visiting parks and trails, please observe the following safety tips:
1. Do not use parks or trails if you are displaying symptoms
2. Follow CDC's guidelines on personal hygiene before visiting parks or trails
3. Observe CDC's minimum recommended social distancing of 6 feet from other persons at all times
4. Do not gather in crowds of any size.
Publish Date: 3/21/2020
In observation of
Governor Pritzker’s Stay At Home Order issued on March 20 for all Illinois
Residents and our continued efforts to protect the health and safety of our
patrons and staff while monitoring the recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak,
the Springfield Park District is closing its golf courses, dog parks, public
playgrounds, park restrooms and port-a-potties on District property until
further notice.
Open green space,
parks and trails continue to remain open and residents are encouraged to use
them as places to enjoy some fresh air, walking, hiking, running, and some
overall wellness, provided visitors comply with all Federal, State, local and
CDC guidelines including but not limited to practicing social distancing and do
not gather in groups of any number of people. Do not use parks or trails if you
are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.
We continue to urge
everyone to keep abreast of the latest public health information via the CDC
website at www.cdc.gov, Illinois Department of Public Health and the Sangamon
County Health Department.
Please visit
www.springfieldpark.org for up to date information on the Springfield Park
District.
3/16/2020
Park District Facility Closures to the Public:
Pending further notifications, the following
Park District Facilities will be Closed to the Public,
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except for pre-scheduled
private rentals that strictly adhere to local, and state guidelines
for in-person gatherings
NELSON CENTER, BOTANICAL GARDEN,
EISENHOWER POOL,
ERIN'S PAVILION AND THE HENSON ROBINSON ZOO
We will
continue to have Customer Service Representatives
available at
these facilities to take your calls.
Golf Courses and
Tennis Center will remain Open
and in order
to continue to serve the public,
our Bunn
Administrative Office will be Open Mon – Fri 8am – 4:30 pm
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Plan to Call Ahead
at 2500 S. 11th
Street, Springfield IL Phone: 217-544-1751
In
order to meet with any department, the individual must call for an appointment.
Many Park District services are available online or can be accomplished over
the phone.
· Payment for law enforcement tickets and tows will be accepted by
credit card over the phone. Please call 217-544-1751 at ext. 1007 or 1005. In person payment will be
accepted at the Park Police department headquarters located at: 1508 W. Fayette Ave, Springfield IL
We apologize
for the inconvenience
and appreciate
your patience and understanding
Publish Date
3/15/2020
Valued Springfield Park District Patrons,
The Springfield Park District is committed to protecting the health and safety of our staff and our community. We would like to assure you that the Springfield Park District is working with the City of Springfield and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health (SCDPH) and following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the monitoring and response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In accordance with recent CDC and State of Illinois guidelines that have been released and supporting social distancing, respecting the health and well-being of everyone associated with the Park District, we will be taking the following precautions effective immediately - March 15, 2020 12pm CST:
•All group programming classes, activities and events hosted by the Springfield Park District are suspended until further notice.
•All facility rentals will be at the discretion of the renter. If you are renting from the Springfield Park District, you can choose to maintain your rental, reschedule your rental within 6 months at no charge for another open date, or cancel and receive a credit on your account for another future rental. All indoor events will be restricted to the 250 or below guest count and outdoor events will be limited to 500 or less.
•We will be addressing all requests for refunds and credits due to our cancellation or postponement per program.
•In order to help limit the spread of the virus, the Springfield Park District has implemented an accelerated cleaning regimen at all facilities
Rest assured; we will be continually monitoring the news as information develops daily for updated procedures that may need to be taken.
For your personal safety and the safety of others, we ask that you refrain from visiting park areas and facilities if you and/or your immediate family are not feeling well or have travelled to an area that has had positive findings of COVID-19.
We urge you to keep abreast of the latest public health information via the CDC website at www.cdc.gov Please visit springfieldparks.org for updated information or call the facility in which your program class, activity or event was to be hosted. Our Website Seasonal Activity & Facility Guide will have a full list of facility contacts and phone numbers.
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Attention! The Park District has a NEW and improved Recreation Hotline Number! Plan to click on this link, the image below or CALL 217-203-6004 to hear the most up to date information on Facility Closures, Cancellations and weather updates pertaining to Special Events and Park District Programs. It's EAST and FAST!
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