As a result of much thought and planning, this year’s Independence Day Celebration will be held on Thursday, June 29th due to a variety of reasons. First and foremost, the Zion Park District is committed to operating with fiscal responsibility while offering the community significant value. Since Covid, the availability and cost of a quality […]

BREAKING NEWS! We are excited to share that the Zion Park District has been named as a recipient of an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant in the amount of $600,000 to be used for improvements at David Park. “Governor JB Pritzker along with state and local leaders and the Illinois Department of […]

The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Zion Park District have found infestations of Gypsy Moths throughout Shiloh Park. The Gypsy Moth is an insect that in caterpillar stage can do tremendous damage to oak trees by feeding on their leaves. If uncontrolled, they can destroy all the oaks in the park. It has been […]

Sept 26, 2022 Upcoming Election Information – Commissioner Petition Packets Available Commissioner petition packets are available for distribution to the public for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election. Petition packets are available for pick up at the Zion Park District Leisure Center Office, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and […]

ZION PARK DISTRICT ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR   The Zion Park District appointed Eric Bradley as the new Executive Director at the February board meeting.  Bradley will replace current director Marilyn Krieger. Krieger is retiring on April 30 and Bradley will take over May 1. Bradley has nine years of experience in parks and recreation. […]

The Zion Park District will be conducting weed control measures. Playgrounds and turf areas within the Zion Park District will be treated. The application areas are marked with white flags and are safe to enter once the product has dried. In addition, a single broadleaf weed application will be applied at several park sites. These […]

The Zion Park District board and administration has made the difficult decision to cancel the 4th of July festival and fireworks due to current COVID-19 guidelines and event planning necessities, which requires a number of contracted services and permits to be secured months in advance. However, we are hopeful to have a fireworks show later […]

Restoration and genetic preservation of one of Illinois’ tiny but high quality – and most threatened – natural areas. Presented by Kathleen Marie Garness, The Field Museum and The Morton Arboretum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsmqKBpVyx0

Upcoming Election Information – Commissioner Petition Packets Available Commissioner petition packets are available for distribution to the public for the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election. Petition packets are available for pick up at the Zion Park District Leisure Center Office, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and […]

Hosah Park is a secluded, small ecological sanctuary located at the southern tip of Illinois State Beach Park   Hosah Park is open for walking, bird watching, enjoying the flora and fauna and the cooling lake breeze. Even though it borders Lake Michigan, Hosah Park is not a swimming beach, the water is not tested […]