The Zion Park District will be conducting weed control measures while the playgrounds remain closed. 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 […]

June 4, 2020 Zion Park District Hopes to Postpone Fireworks Display, As Fourth of July Festivities Are Cancelled Fourth of July festivities have been a tradition in Shiloh Park for many decades. Family and friends bring their blankets, chairs, and picnics to celebrate together as they listen to music and enjoy the fireworks at dusk, […]

May 4, 2020 Dear Residents, Pass Holders and Patrons of Port Shiloh Pool – After careful thought and consideration of all related factors, the Zion Park District board and administration have reached the disappointing conclusion that we cannot safely open Port Shiloh Pool for the 2020 swim season. We understand that this is as difficult […]

March 31, 2020 As a result of Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order issued on March 31, 2020 all Zion Park District facilities will be closed through Thursday, April 30, 2020.  This includes all playground equipment and outdoor restrooms.  Our parks will remain open for walking, running and biking however we ask that you follow CDC guidelines […]

Effective Saturday, March 14th, all Zion Park District programs are cancelled and facilities are closed through Saturday, March 28th. The situation will be re-evaluated continuously throughout the two-week closure. However, due to the commitment that we made to our community, our facilities will be open for voting on Tuesday, March 17th from 6:00am – 7:00pm. […]

ZION PARK DISTRICT AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING For the 26th consecutive year, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Zion Park District by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate […]

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 […]

Two seats on the Zion Park District Board of Commissioners will be up for election during the Consolidated Election to be held on April 2, 2019. Beginning on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 petition packets for the open seats will be available during normal business hours on weekdays at the Zion Park District office located at […]

Zion Park District Receives Environmental Grant from ComEd, Openlands to Support Community Conservation Park District to receive $10,000 in funding through the ComEd Green Region Program The Zion Park District is one of 26 public agencies from throughout northern Illinois to receive a Green Region grant from ComEd and Openlands. As part of the annual […]

Zion Park District releases GO Zion kick-off event details. The GO Zion kick-off will be held at the Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, on Saturday, June 9 at 9am. Zion Park District staff will guide a 30 minute walk along a designated path and conclude with a celebration for all to enjoy. GO Zion […]