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 […]

Zion Park District receives 35 acres of donated land dedicated to open space You may notice a new sign for the Zion Park District on Lewis Ave near the corner of Champart St. This is the newest addition to the park land that the District holds and cares for. Thank you to the DeVito family […]

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 […]