How many acres of land does the Decatur Park District maintain?
2,000 acres
The Decatur Park District owns and manages 2,000 acres of park land, with 26 neighborhood parks and 10 community parks/nature areas. Decatur’s parks provide wonderful outdoor venues for picnics, family reunions, sports activities, and community events.
Who owns Scovill Zoo Decatur?
The zoo originally started out as a farm in 1967 when the Kiwanis Club donated money for its construction. Scovill Zoo has its own chapter of the AAZK or American Association of Zoo Keepers.
Is Decatur Zoo open?
Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 – 6 p.m. Last admission one hour before closing.
How many acres is Scovill Zoo?
62-acre
Scovill Zoo is located in the 62-acre Scovill Park overlooking Lake Decatur. Fifteen acres of exhibits attract visitors from 285 zip codes.
What county is Decatur Illinois?
Macon County
Decatur/Counties
Decatur, city, seat (1829) of Macon county, central Illinois, U.S. It lies along a bend in the Sangamon River (there dammed to form Lake Decatur), about halfway between Springfield and Champaign.
What zoo has the most animals in Illinois?
Brookfield Zoo, also known as the Chicago Zoological Park, is a zoo located in the Chicago suburb of Brookfield, Illinois. It houses around 450 species of animals in an area of 216 acres (87 ha).
What aquariums are in Illinois?
Zoos and aquariums in Illinois
- Zoo. Lincoln Park Zoo. 4.4. Tours from $26.
- © Aquarium. Shedd Aquarium. 4.1. Tours from $39.
- © Zoo. Brookfield Zoo. 4.1.
- © Zoo. Peoria Zoo. 4.0.
- © Zoo. Aikman Wildlife Adventure. 4.7.
- © Zoo. Miller Park Zoo. 4.2. Tours from $8.
- © Zoo. Cosley Zoo. 4.3.
- © Zoo. Phillips Park Zoo. 4.3.
What is the smell in Decatur IL?
DECATUR, Ill. — Archer Daniels Midland Co. has pervaded the economic life of this city for decades, much as the odor from its corn and soybean processing plants permeates the air.
Why is Decatur IL so cheap?
Decatur is an affordable market because the median house costs about one and a half times the median annual income. (“Median” is the midpoint, where half of the values or incomes are lower and half higher.)
How big is the park district in Decatur?
The Decatur Park District owns and manages 2,000 acres of park land, with 26 neighborhood parks and 10 community parks/nature areas. Decatur’s parks provide wonderful outdoor venues for picnics, family reunions, sports activities, and community events.
Are there jobs at the Decatur Park District?
The Park District offers a wide range of job opportunities, including seasonal, part-time, and full-time positions. The Decatur Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. View Jobs and Apply! Interested in summer employment?
How to get a park pavilion in Decatur IL?
Decatur’s parks provide wonderful outdoor venues for picnics, family reunions, sports activities, and community events. To reserve a pavilion, please call the administrative office at 422-5911. Further information about our different pavilions can be found on our Pavilions page. Hours for Decatur Park District’s parks are dawn – 10 p.m.
Who is the director of Decatur Park District?
If you have questions or comments, please call Bill Clevenger, Decatur Park District Executive Director, at any time (217/422-5911).