The Zion Park District dedicated a special art statue in honor of Chuck Paxton, Director of Parks & Recreation 1962-1987. Chuck was dedicated to the citizens of Zion, the recreation profession, parks, family and friends. He made such a difference in this community during his lifetime. He will always be remembered for his genuine kindness.
On Saturday, Dec 3, the Zion Holiday Express departed the Zion Metra Station for a journey to the “North Pole.” Children’s faces light up with the magic of the season. Passengers heard a classic Christmas story on the train and Christmas carols were sung. Santa was greeted at the “North Pole” by children anxious to meet him and Mrs. Claus. There […]
Commissioner petition packets are available for distribution to the public for the April 4, 2017 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 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Petitions are […]
The Zion Park District is very excited to announce that we have received a grant for a playground update at Hermon Park from the KaBOOM Foundation. The Park District applied for this grant in 2015 and have finally found a funding partner. Playground installation will occur on September 29, 2016. The Park District is tasked […]
Sally Mintern retired from the Zion Park District on Friday, June 17th after completing 40 years of service. Sally began her career at the Zion Park District in May of 1976 as a part-time lifeguard & swim instructor. She then completed her degree in Parks & Recreation at Eastern Illinois University in 1979 and was […]
Derek Swiderski joins the Zion Park District as the Leisure Center Fitness Director. Derek grew up across the border in Trevor, Wisconsin. He attended Wilmot High School where he played Baseball and ran Track & Cross Country. Graduated from Wilmot in 1997 and moved on to UW-Whitewater. Derek graduated in 2002 with a degree in […]
Planting is underway for the second year at the Helping Hand Community Garden located in Hermon Park, at 2700 29th Street, Zion. New Tech High students started the seedlings and participated in the May 3rd planting day. The garden incorporates educational training from the University of Illinois Extension – Illinois Master Gardeners. The garden was […]
Larry Myers retired from the Zion Park District in April after completing 27 years of service. Larry began his career at the Zion Park District in Dec of 1989. He completed his degree in History at Lake Superior State in 1973. Larry was named Ice Arena & Shiloh Golf Course Manager in 1989 and continued […]
The Zion Park District aquatics program has received the “2015 Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award”, from Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. The prestigious award recognizes those member organizations that have exceeded industry standards in risk management and provide its patrons with superior safety service. The “2015 Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award” states: “While we are […]
Allen Parkes joins the Zion Park District with 35 years of golf management experience. Following his graduation from Ferris State Universities Professional Golf Management program, Allen sought experience at public, private and resort facilities including Sunset Ridge Country Club, Eagle Vail Resort, Innisbrook Resort, Oak Hills Country Club and most recently as the General Manager/Certified […]