WAND

Springfield parks to get major upgrades with state grant funding

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Whether it's to play on the playground, take a walk, or go fishing, many parks in the Springfield area are getting a major makeover. There will be something for everyone to ...
The Southern Illinoisan

INDR seeking campground hosts

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources IDNR is seeking campground hosts for the 2026 camping season for state parks, ...
WAND

Springfield parks president honored with state-wide award for community service

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — On Tuesday, the Springfield Park District announced that the president of the district, Leslie Sgro, was the recipient of the Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service ...
Quincy Herald-Whig

Illinois state parks draw highest number of visitors in more than a decade

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Illinois’ 290 state ...
The News-Gazette

Capitol News Illinois | Illinois state parks draw highest number of visitors in more than a decade

Two people fish on a beach at Illinois Beach State Park near one of 22 breakwaters which protect the shoreline from erosion. The state spent more than $70 million installing breakwaters at the ...