Zion Park District

Don't miss out on Aqua Fitness at Port Shiloh Pool!
(Class starts 6/19)

Register online: https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=22233&program_id=2226135

We still have openings in Video Gaming Club - NO FEE TO PARTIPATE!

Whether you're seeking a competitive space or looking for more connections, come join us to meet and play with or against other gamers!

Register Online:
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Juneteenth Journey 2024!

Join us for an enriching bus tour exploring Zion's rich Black history, highlighting the influential people and places that laid the foundation of our community. Discover remarkable individuals whose stories, although perhaps unfamiliar, have significantly shaped our local history and culture. See you there!

JUNETEENTH JOURNEY ZION Join us for a revolutionary Juneteenth celebration to honor Black heritage and freedom.

5 Star Sports soccer class starting soon. Available for ages 3-10. Sign up online today or in person at the Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive.

Move Your Way!
FREE program for grades 1st-2nd & 3rd-5th
Sign up today!

Move Your Way is a campaign to promote physical activity in kids. Through this program we will offer different fitness and physical activities to help kids reach that 60 minute goal.

AYSO 980 is asking for players to sign up early to confirm teams.

Calling all 55+ Bowlers! If you love the game of bowling but don't like the weight of that ball, come join the 55 + Wii Bowling group. Games are run league style. Beginners welcome!

Video Game Club begins next Monday! Whether you're seeking a competitive space or looking for more connections, come join us to meet and play with or against other gamers!

Register online:
https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=22233&program_id=2287002

Move Your Way - FREE program for 3rd -5th Grade
Program starts Tuesday, June 4th. Sign up today!

Move Your Way is a campaign to promote physical activity in kids. Through this program we will offer different fitness and physical activities to help kids reach that 60 minute goal.

Register online:
https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=22233&program_id=2286974

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the service members and families who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

The Zion Park District is excited to announce another park renovation! 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, in Harbor Ridge subdivision, will be replaced in June 2024. The new playground structure will include climbing elements, play panels, a "velo xl slide" and an inclusive "360 loop slide." Other features of the playground will include rockers, swings, and an inclusive spinner. This new park will provide Zion residents the opportunity to enjoy a fun and healthy summer!

No registration necessary. Join us as we hunt for snakes and reptiles at Hosah Park. (Starting location: Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion)

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Becker's Landscaping Services, a local veteran owned small business, has been working hard on repairing portions of the Veterans Memorial wall. The memorial will be looking good in time for the ceremony on Monday, May 27.

𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒉 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆

We are happy to announce that Shiloh playground will be open for play mid June if all goes as planned! The construction crew will continue to work on the courts and shelter.

Preschool graduation fun!

We are so proud of all of you. Best wishes on your next adventure!

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Zion Park District Commissioner Bill Hartmann resigned in May after 13 years of service on the park board. He relocated out of state. We thank him for his contribution and wish him all the best.

At the May Park Board meeting, the Zion Park District Board appointed Doug Carlson to fill the vacant position. Park Board Commissioners serve six-year terms. Carlson is completing the remaining one year on Hartmann's existing term, which concludes in April 2025.

Doug Carlson, a Zion resident for over 20 years, has a heart for the City. He is passionate about making a lasting difference in the Zion community where famililes live, work and raise their children. Doug is excited to serve on the Park Board to learn about the park district’s operations and services and help support the district’s mission and the community.

Park Board meetings are held at the Zion Park District Leisure Center on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm.

Congratulations, Zion-Benton D126 Class of 2024! Embrace life with passion, and keep reaching for the stars.✨️

In observance of Memorial Day, the Park District facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27.

All are invited to attend the annual Memorial Day Service presented by American Legion Zion Benton Post 865. The ceremony is open to the public and typically runs from 10am to noon. The Lakes Area Swing Band is honored to provide some accompanying music plus military fight songs before and after the very moving ceremony.

Construction has begun on David Park! The David Park master plan includes an inclusive playground, a new skate park, new basketball courts and soccer fields, plus a full walking loop. A timeline for the project will be released when available.

Zion Park District was 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. The $600,000 grant received is the maximum amount awarded by OSLAD and requires the Park District to match the grant amount received.

The Zion Park District is proud to have secured OSLAD funding the past two years, bringing in one million dollars of state funding to the Zion community. By consistently seeking external revenue sources, the Zion Park District continues to be a responsible steward of taxpayer funds to manage and maintain parks, facilities, and open spaces for the enjoyment of Zion residents.

Register today! Only a few more spots available...dont miss out on the opportunity to see the beautiful gardens.

Inviting all our special recreation friends...Come rock the neighborhood while dancing under the stars, enjoying refreshments, and socializing with friends!

Make sure to register either at the Waukegan Park District or Zion Park District by May 24!

GYPSY MOTH TREATMENT NOTICE

The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Zion Park District have found infestations of Gypsy Moths throughout Shiloh Park. If uncontrolled, they can destroy all the oaks in the park.

It has been determined that an aerial spray by helicopter will help control the Gypsy Moth. Tomorrow, 5/16/2024, a biological insecticide will be sprayed over Shiloh Park and Shiloh Golf Course. The application should be completed around 7:00 AM. Please avoid open areas in these locations until the application is complete.

The insecticide targets caterpillars and does not harm people, animals, birds, fish, bees and other beneficial insects.

Congratulations Marty Neal on your hole in one on hole 11 yesterday!

Playing from the black tees hitting a 7-wood

Update: The Sports Arena Fitness Studio will be open regular hours Thurs, May 9. Thank you for your patience!

The Zion Park District was honored to be awarded a grant from the Illinois Association of Parks & Recreation (IPRA). IPRA's Statewide Funding Initiative provided the District a savings of $141,417 on the playground equipment that will be installed this Summer in Shiloh Park. The existing equipment will be donated to Kids Around the World, an agency that builds playgrounds and brings hope to children in underdeveloped countries.

The overall renovation of Shiloh Park includes a combination of grants totaling almost one million dollars! In addition to IPRA's initiative, the Park District also secured a $400,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and a $400,000 grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (thanks to the help of State Representative Joyce Mason). The Zion Park District is excited for this renovation of Shiloh Park for the community to enjoy. Construction will begin this Spring!

Illinois Park and Recreation Association, GameTime, State Representative Joyce Mason

Register online for drop in lap swim at the natatorium.
https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?season_id=22233&program_id=1945707