(SPRINGFIELD, IL) — Knight’s Action Park raised $5,600 to benefit organizations around the Greater Springfield area this season. Funds were raised across 12 Tuesdays during the summer 2026 season with different organizations being represented from week to week.
In May, Knight’s Action Park announced a brand-new charitable initiative as part of its weekly promotional schedule. The “Community Tuesday” Deal Day encouraged Splash Kingdom guests to donate three dollars to local groups, after which they would receive $13 off their admission price.
“As a community staple for the past 96 years, we at Knight’s Action Park recognized the importance of supporting our local nonprofits for their many contributions to our friends, families, and neighbors,” said Olivia Knight, Assistant General Manager at Knight’s Action Park. “We’re honored to have the opportunity to support the groups that have made a difference in so many lives locally, and we’re thankful to our guests for their generosity.”
Groups supported during Community Tuesday Deal Days included:
“As a not-for-profit operating largely on donations, the Animal Protective League is extremely grateful to businesses like Knight’s Action Park for their contributions,” an APL representative said. “Though the June 11 tornado was a devastating blow to our organization, donations like this from our friends and neighbors ensure we can rebuild and continue to advocate for animals in Springfield and Sangamon County.”
Knight’s Action Park is thrilled by the success of this initiative driven by the generosity of the park’s greatest asset: its guests. With Splash Kingdom set to re-open Saturday, May 29, 2027, the Knight Family looks forward to another year of supporting local nonprofits and positively impacting the Greater Springfield community.