Welcome to the Decatur Park District

With 2,000 acres of parks & playgrounds and an estimated 1.2 million visitors each year, the Decatur Park District offers something for everyone!


For a summer adventure closer to home, discover the Decatur Park District! Take a day trip to Scovill Zoo, Paul's Puttin' Place and Dunn's Dugout. Play one of our beautiful, award-winning golf courses. Sign up for a Big Creek Riding Center horsemanship camp, or have a picnic in the park!


We take pride in our parks and facilities and value your input. Please call 217/422-5911 with any comments or suggestions for ways we can better serve you!


Park Watch: Help keep our parks vibrant and safe! The Park Watch program involves citizen participation in monitoring parks and facilites. Please call the park office to schedule a meeting in your neighborhood.



Gift Certificates For The Fun Of It!

Give a gift that offers something special for everyone - the gift of fun and leisure! Decatur Park District gift certificates can be used for golf, DISC classes, arts/dance activities, and fun events for the whole family. Gift certificates may be purchased in any amount and can be used when registering for recreational programs. Available year round at the Administration Office, 620 E. Riverside Dr.


The mission of the Decatur Park District is to improve our community's quality of life and growth potential by protecting open space and providing outstanding parks and recreation facilities, services and programs that operate in a responsive, efficient manner.