Welcome to the Springfield Parks - they are open Bergen Park - 200 Eastdale at dawn and close at 10:30pm. Exceptions are Bunn Park - 2500 S. 11th St Riverside, Carpenter, Enos, Gehrmann or Gurgens Carpenter Park - #1 Carpenter Park Trail Parks that open at dawn and close at dusk. (Nature Preserve) Centennial Park - 5751 Bunker Hill Rd We encourage you to unplug, have FUN playing in the green spaces, stop to smell the flowers, go Comer Cox Park - 301 Martin Luther King Dr “birding,” pause life on our benches... Douglas Park - 500 N. MacArthur Blvd and remember to: Dreamland Park - 2300 Taylor Ave Eisenhower Park - 2530 E. Cornell Ave Leash and clean-up after your pets. Enos Park - 1000 7th St Fairview Park - 1901 N. 19th St Leave your alcohol at home. Gehrmann Park - 1000 N. 2nd St Gietl Park - 1900 Stanhope Rd Follow safe speeds while driving through Gurgens Park - 100 Carprnter Trail the parks along-side other pedestrians. (Nature Preserve)
Park in designated areas. Hobbs Park - 2851 Fox Bridge Rd Iles Park - 2000 S. 6th St Build fires in proper receptacles, only Indian Hills Park - 2540 Miami Trail where designated. Jaycee Park - 2401 E. Monroe Jefferson Park - 300 N. Oxford Obtain a park permit for groups of 25 or Kennedy Park - 401 Walnut Valley Dr more (see page 88 for details). Kiwanis Park - 2930 Stanton St
PARK LOCATIONS & FEATURES LOCATIONS PARK Lake Victoria Park - 3055 Normandy Rd Follow park hours. Lanphier Park - 1351 East N. Grand Ave Lawless Park - 1200 Black Ave Call us if you see anything that needs our attention: Lincoln Park - 1601 N. 5th St 217-753-6212. Lindbergh Park - 2419 Lindbergh Blvd Patrick J. Cadigan Park - 2302 Berkley Dr But better yet, DOWNLOAD our Park District App Paul A. Barker Park - 2008 Barnard Dr and click on Report an Issue to GPS pin the Riverside Park - 4675 Peoria Rd problem location and send a direct message to Rotary Park - 4501 W. Iles Ave our Park District Maintenance Department! Schlitt Park - 2415 Sharon Dr Southwind Park - 4755 S. 2nd St Stuart Park - 1555 Winch Rd Timberbrooke Park - 2065 W. Washington St Vredenburg Park - 121 Crusader Rd Washington Park - 1501 West S. Grand Ave Westchester Park - 2215 Westchester Blvd COVID-19 Guidelines will be strictly enforced Map # SPECIAL Acres Baseball/Softball Basketball Football/Soccer Tennis Bocce Ball Dog Run Fishing Horseshoe Pit Outdoor Ice Shuffle Board Open Shelter Parking Lot Picnic Area Playground Restrooms Hiking Trails Natural Area Pedestrian Area FEATURE Bergen Park 2 2 •••• Bunn Park 35 119.6 • • •••• Carpenter Park 3 434.4 ••••• Nature Preserve Centennial Park 4 190 •••••• •••••••• Skate Park, Trail Head, Sled Hill Comer Cox Park 5 6 •• ••••• • Splash Fountain Douglas Park 6 26 ••••• Band Shell, Disc Golf Dreamland Park 7 10.2 • ••••••• Eisenhower Park 8 21.3 • •••• Aquatic Facility Enos Park 9 3.5 •••• Fairview Park 10 9.4 • • •••• Gehrmann Park 11 2.5 ••• Gietl Park 12 11.7 •• •••• Aquatic Facility Gurgens Park 13 270 •• Hobbs Park 14 7.2 • ••••• Iles Park 15 10.5 • • ••••• Historic Park Indian Hills Park 16 9.1 • • ••••• Jaycee Park 17 12.5 • ••••• Jefferson Park 18 20.7 • ••• Community Garden Kennedy Park 19 25 •• ••••• Cricket, Rugby Kiwanis Park 20 10 • •••• Int. Soccer Lake Victoria Park 21 9.32 • ••• •• Lanphier Park 22 2 •• • ••• Baseball Stadium Lawless Park 1 4 • •••• Lincoln Greens 23 2 • Lincoln Park 24 88.4 •• •••••••••••• Disc Golf, Ice Rinks Lindbergh Park 25 16 ••• •••• Patrick J. Cadigan 26 4.3 • •• Paul A. Barker Park 44 28 ••• Riverside Park 27 470 •• •••••• BMX Track, Nature Preserve Camping Rotary Park 28 40 •••• ••••• • Schlitt Park 29 5 • • • Artificial Turf Southwind Park 41 80 •••••••••• • Splash Fountain Stuart Park 30 35 •• •• •••••••• Trail Head Timberbrooke Park 31 18.4 • • • Vredenburg Park 32 8.5 •• ••• Trail Head Washington Park 33 150 • •••••••••• Weschester Park 34 10.9 ••• YOUR PARKS Photo: Evan Brown
MAP# PARK/FACILITY 1 Lawless Park 2 Bergen Park 3 Carpenter Park 5 Comer Cox Park 6 Douglas Park 9 Enos Park 10 Fairview Park 11 Gehrmann Park 12 Gietl Park 13 Gurgens Park 15 Iles Park 16 Indian Hills Park 17 Jaycee Park 18 Jefferson Park 19 Kennedy Park 22 Lanphier Park 24 Lincoln Park 27 Riverside Park 29 Schlitt Park 30 Stuart Park 31 Timberbrooke Pk 33 Washington Parkl 43 Sang Valley Trail Sang. Co. Regional Planning Commission 45 Bunn to Lost Brdg YOUR WAY!
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4 Centennial Park 7 Dreamland Park 8 Eisenhower Park 14 Hobbs Park 20 Kiwanis Park 21 Lake Victoria Park 23 Lincoln Green Park 25 Lindbergh Park 26 Patrick J. Cadigan Park 28 Rotary Park 32 Vredenburg Park 34 Westchester Park 35 Bunn Park 38 Lost Bridge Trail 39 Interurban Trail 42 Wabash Trail 41 Southwind Park 44 Paul A. Barker Park FACILITIES & FEATURES [email protected] 217-525-8847 ext.1502 Dianna Rodgers,AdministrativeAssistant [email protected] 217-525-8847 ext.1501 Marty Strieker-InterimAquaticsMgr Phone: 217-525-8847 2351 E.CornellAve., Springfield Eisenhower Pool 319 S.McCreerySt.,Springfield Chamberlain BallPark 217-522-2633 |[email protected] Golf Professional Paul Loutzenhiser,HeadPGA Phone: 217-522-2633|Fax:217-544-9506 2500 S.EleventhSt.,Springfield Bunn GolfCourse [email protected] 217-544-1751 ext.1004 Jill Harris,ExecutiveAssistant Phone: 217-544-1751|Fax:217-544-1811 2500 S.EleventhSt.,Springfield Bunn AdministrativeOffices [email protected] 217-546-4116 ext.2902 Alexa BryanPotts,GeneralManager Parking,Restrooms Phone: 217-546-4116|Fax:217-546-0257 1740 W.Fayette,Springfield Botanical Gardens 217-753-6211 |[email protected] Linda Sherwood,Asst.LPGA Professional Phone: 217-753-6211 2900 ClearLakeAve., Springfield Bergen GolfCourse Parking, PicnicArea,Restrooms Fishing, Parking,PicnicArea,Playground,Restrooms Parking, PicnicArea,Playground,Restrooms Features E B M A O [email protected] 217-585-1821 ext.1706 Corbyn Giers,EducationFacilitator [email protected] 217-585-1821 ext.1701 Joe Curry,BusinessSvcsAdmin [email protected] 217-585-1821 ext.1703 Hilary Tierney,Marketing&GuestSvcsMgr [email protected] 217-585-1821 ext.1702 Maggie Solum, Lincoln GreensGolfCourse Henson RobinsonZoo [email protected] Phone: 217-753-6234 1601 N.FifthSt.,Springfield Funshop, LincolnPark(24) [email protected] 217-585-2941 ext.2302 April McClintock,Sales&ServiceRep. [email protected] 217-585-2941 ext.2301 Tammy Naumovich,GeneralManager Phone: 217-585-2941|Fax:217-529-5668 4965 S.SecondSt.,Springfield Erin’s Pavilion 217-786-4111 |[email protected] Lance Flury,PGA GolfProfessional Phone: 217-786-4111 |Fax:217-786-4122 700 E.LakeShoreDr.,Springfield Phone: 217-585-1821 1100 E.LakeShoreDr.,Springfield Fishing, Parking,PicnicArea,Playground,Restrooms Fishing, Parking,PicnicArea,Restrooms Parking, PicnicArea,Playground,Restrooms Aquatic Facilities, GolfCourses&Specialty Facilities General AnimalCurator H I C Photo: Terry Farmer Photography
Lincoln Pavilion (24) Riverside Campgrounds K 1605 N. Fifth St., Springfield 4105 Sandhill Rd., Springfield Phone: 217-544-1751 ext. 1004 Phone: 217-753-0630 Fishing, Hiking Trails, Parking, Picnic Area, Restrooms Nelson Center Ice Rink & Pool J F 1601 N. Fifth St., Springfield Robin Roberts Stadium P Phone: 217-753-2800 | Fax: 217-753-4766 Home of the Springfield Sliders Parking, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms 1451 N. Grand Ave East, Springfield Bruce Blanshan, General Manager Phone: 217-544-1751 217-753-2800 ext. 2001 Parking, Restrooms [email protected] Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon L Leslie Jones, Administrative Assistant 1740 W. Fayette Ave., Springfield [email protected] Phone: 217-546-3853 Parking, Picnic Area Carlo van Ulft, Park District Carillonist Aaron Oldfield, Recreation Supervisor-Ice Rinks 217-546-3853 | [email protected] 217-753-2800 ext. 2003 [email protected] Velasco Tennis Center N George R. Tucker, Supt. of 1501 S. Grand Ave. West, Springfield Maintenance Operations Phone: 217-546-4103 217-753-2800 ext. 2002 Parking, Picnic Area, Restrooms [email protected]
Veterans Memorial Pool G Pasfield Golf Course D 2700 E. Ely, Springfield | Phone: 217-753-3030 1700 W. Lawrence, Springfield Parking, Picnic Area, Restrooms Phone: 217-698-6049 | Fax: 217-726-6725 Parking, Restrooms Washington Pavilion (33) - Preschool Laura Kuchar, Facility Manager 1400 Williams Blvd., Springfield 217-698-6049 | [email protected] Phone: 217-546-3970 Reservations: 217-544-1751 ext. 1004 GENERAL PARK POLICIES safely outof site! the parkandkeepyour valuablesstowed Always besuretolock yourvehiclewhilein on thepavedstreetat all times. streets solongasatleast twowheelsremain permitted toparkalongdistrictsurface However, ifparkingareaisfull,driversare Drivers mustusedesignatedparkingareas. Parking facilities oronParkDistrictproperties. Firearms arenotallowedinParkDistrict Concealed Carry click SPDFormsonourwebsite. of Conduct.Foracompletelistthiscode, adhere totheSpringfieldParkDistrict’sCode permitting parkspaceforprivateeventsmust All parkgoers,facilitypatrons,andpersons Code ofConduct parks andfacilities. Carry-in alcoholicbeveragesareprohibitedin Alcohol Vehicles leftafterparkclosing will betowed - Vehicles watchyourspeed,stopping and - Leavenatureasyoufounditforothersto - Playgroundsare“KidFriendlyZones”where - Supervisechildrenatalltimes - Becourteousofotherssharingyourparks - Park RulestoRemember natural resources. generations aswellconserveour community andimprovethequalityoflifefor recreational opportunitiesthatenrichthe to providingaccessibleandmemorable The SpringfieldParkDistrictiscommitted Our Mission at owner’sexpense signaling whendrivingaroundparkzones enjoy &disposeoflitterinproperreceptacles smoking isdiscouraged stamp isrequiredtofishfortrout. State ofIllinois.Additionally,aninlandtrout Trout. Afishinglicenseisrequiredtofishinthe Southwind ParkPondarestockedwithRainbow the WashingtonParkUpperPondand Each yearbeforethespringtroutseason, our pondsarestockedwithbassandbluegill. Department ofNaturalResources,many Through apartnershipwiththeIllinois Fishing of timeorpermanently. police fromthefacilityforadesignatedlength of facilityrulesmayresultinremovalbystaffor rules specifictothatarea.Disregardorabuse the facilitieshavepostedsignsstatingspecial the rulesoffacilities.Specialtyareas All facilitiesparticipantsareexpectedtofollow General FacilitiesRules the AboutUs pageatspringfieldparks.org document canbefound intheQuickLinkson to theuseofourparks and facilities.This rules andpermittableactivities withregards document thatgoesover indetailallofthe comprehensive GeneralUseOrdinance Please visitourwebsitetoreviewa General UseOrdinance facilities oronlineatspringfieldparks.org. waivers areavailableatallParkDistrict programs and/ormemberships.Registration your minorchildforSpringfieldParkDistrict must besignedwhenregisteringyourselfor A WaiverandReleaseofAllClaimsform Park DistrictWaiver at dusk. Gurgens Parkthatopenatdawnandclose of Riverside,Carpenter,Enos,Gehrmannor at 10:30pm.Thisdoesnotincludetheparks All ParkDistrictparksopenatdawnandclose Park ClosingPolicy Owners mustpickupaftertheirdog. Dogs mustremainonaleashatalltimes. Dogs Help Your Parks - Become a Volunteer Photo/Video Disclaimer
Create a positive impact on your community by GENERAL PARK POLICIES On occasion, Springfield Park District staff may volunteering. To learn more about opportunities photograph or video participants during Park email [email protected]. District programs, classes and events at our facilities, parks or outside locations. These Warning of Risk photos may be used in our seasonal brochures, Recreational activities/programs are intended on our website and additional uses as the to challenge and engage the physical, mental, Springfield Park District deems necessary. If and emotional resources of each participant. you do not wish to be photographed, please Despite careful and proper preparation, step away from the camera or notify the instruction, medical advice, conditioning and photographer. equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity/ Vandalism Alert program. The Springfield Park District has experienced Understandably, not all hazards and dangers vandalism within several of its parks and can be foreseen. Depending on the particular buildings. We need your eyes and your help to activity, participants must understand that stop these criminal acts. If you witness the act certain risks, dangers, and injuries due to of vandalism please call the police immediately inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor and report it by calling 911. If you notice graffiti skill level or conditioning, carelessness, and property damage in the parks or district horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises buildings please call the Springfield Park defects, inadequate or defective equipment, District Police at 217-698-6030. inadequate supervision, instruction or officiating, and all other circumstances You may also make a report on the comment inherent to indoor and outdoor recreational area on the website at springfieldparks.org activities/programs exist. In this regard, it or in the “Report Issue” button on the must be recognized that it is impossible for the FREE Springfield Park District app. Springfield Park District to guarantee absolute safety. Any assistance from our residents would be greatly appreciated in reporting and putting an end to these crimes. The Springfield Park District will prosecute these senseless acts to the full extent of the law.
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Alert the District by uploading a photograph and submitting your report with any details. GPS pins exact location for ease of finding the area reported. Gov311, Inc. QUICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD APP To learn more go to - www.springf ieldparks.org PICNIC RENTALS, WALKS & SPECIAL EVENTS Follow uson socialmedia:@springfieldparkdistrict birthday party,picnicorfamilyevent! of 15ormorepersons,soplantogetapermitforyournextgathering, playgrounds andamplegreenspace.Apermitisrequiredforgrouppicnics has overthirtypicnicareasandsheltersthroughoutourparkslocatednear outdoor celebration?Looknofurther...TheSpringfieldParkDistrict Are youlookingforawonderfulandaffordablewaytohostyournext 10am -4pm 10am -4pm trash receptacle. All rentalsincludepicnictablesanda secure anareaorshelterforyourspecialoccasions. advanced reservationsarestronglyrecommendedto While youmaypicnicatanyofourparksforfree Phone: 217-544-1751ext.1004 PICNICS water and/orrestrooms nearby. *Amenity Sheltershavemorethanonetable, power, 10am -10:30pm 4pm -10:30pm Washington) (Comer Cox,Douglas,Dreamland,Enos,Iles,Jaycee,Lincolnand AMENITY SHELTER FEES 10am -10:30pm 4pm -10:30pm BASIC SHELTER FEES
RES RES $130 $65 $65 $60 $30 $30
NON-RES NON-RES $150 $75 $75 $70 $35 $35 PICNIC RENTALS, WALKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS OR WALK/RUNS PLEASE NOTE - SOUTHWIND PARK 217-544-1751 ext. 1004 Call Erin’s Pavilion 217-585-2941 directly Organizers who plan a special event on Park for availability at Southwind Park, rates and District property must get written approval from schedules to reserve for Picnics, Walk/Runs and the Park District prior to the event. Permit fees Special Events located at Southwind Park. will apply to events that generate revenue on park property. ATHLETIC FIELDS 217-544-1751 ext. 1012 Charity walks/runs can help organizations raise Community members are welcome to utilize significant funds by leveraging people’s desire Park District field and sport courts on a first to help others while filling their basic need to come first serve basis. However, please be get in shape. The Park District makes it easy for aware that priority will be given to permitted organizers to host a walk in Washington, Lincoln field usage. Individuals and/or teams interested and Southwind Parks. in reserving a field or sport court should call for availability and guidelines for reservation. WALK PACKAGES INCLUDE: PERMIT FEE: RES NON-RES • United State Track and Field Certified race courses (2 mile and 5K) *excluding Southwind $7 $10 Park Permit Fee for 1-hour Increments. • Marked courses with and accompanying race *Park District rates are subject to change. course map • Barricades for large walks to prevent vehicular traffic (not available in Lincoln Park)
• Exclusive use of the picnic shelter during the event (by the playground)
PERMIT FEE: RES NON-RES $150 $180 *Extra Tables, Trash Cans and a dumpster may be added for additional fees. springfieldparks.org PERMIT REQUIREMENTS & FAQ’S assigned. assessment andadditionalfeesmaybe in theirapplicationaresubjecttodamage are largerthanarrangedfor,ormisleading clean uptheirsite,causedamagetofacilities, Groups thatviolatepolicies,failtoproperly person oronlineatspringfieldparksFUN.org picnic shelterreservationrequestformeitherin facilities andrulesofusepriortofillingouta to familiarizethemselveswiththeavailable for anadditionalfee.Groupsareencouraged and trashcanscanberequested,ifavailable, and facilitiesoftheshelter.Additionaltables and theexistingsetoftables,trashcans,grill(s) Picnic shelterpermitsincludeuseofthe other facilitiesareopentothepublic. has beenissuedonthedatespecified.All use ofthepicnicshelterforwhichpermit Picnic shelterpermitsgivetheholderexclusive PERMITS reservation ismade. and paymentoffeesaredueatthetime required forallreservations.Alldocuments A minimumof7daysadvancenoticeis tables willbeavailable.) restrooms willbeopenandthatspace 25, however,thereisnoguaranteethatthe (Permission isnotrequiredforgroupsunder through October,weatherpermitting. Shelters maybereservedfromMay1 or more. the firstworkingdayinMarchforgroupsof15 first-served basisfortheseasonbeginningon Reservations areacceptedonafirst-come, RESERVATION INFORMATION FOR RENTALS: 217-544-1751 ext.1004 COVID-19 Restrictions willbestrictly enforced been issued. unless specialpermitforanyoftheseitemshas features suchas“slip-n-slides”areprohibited - alcohol, fireworks,bouncehouses,water propane and/orcharcoalgrills,foodvendors, regardless ofbeingprofitornon-profit,use uses orproductions,circusacts,publicdisplays for electricity,portablebathrooms,commercial than 10x10,bands,discjockeys,generators not limitedto:tentsorshadecanopieslarger roads andparkingareasthroughouttheparks. Vehicles areonlypermittedondesignated barricades (providedbyparkdistrict)forevent. holders responsibilitytosetupandtakedown If barricadesarerequested,itisthepermit the responsibilityofpermitholder. each use.Anyexcessdebrisordamagewillbe from thesite.Thesitewillbeinspectedafter the trashcansprovidedorproperlyremovingit Groups areresponsibleforplacingalltrashin ALLOWED! is providedonsite.OPENFIRESARENOT removed fromthearea,unlessacontainer only. Hotcoalsmustbeextinguishedand Cooking isallowedonsuppliedbarbecuegrills date oftheevent. forms ontheirpersonatalltimesduringthe Maintenance. Permitteemustcarryreservation the permittedpicniclocationbyParkDistrict Reservation formswillbepostedon-siteat PICNIC PERMITRULES: Permit feeisnon-refundable-RainorShine. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY ITEMS NOTALLOWED INCLUDE , butare Barker Park Enos Park Lincoln Park Picnic Shelter - Basic Picnic Shelter - Amenity Picnic Shelter 4 - Amenity *Power *Power, Restrooms, Water Picnic Shelter 7 - Amenity *Power, Restrooms, Water Centennial Park Iles Park Picnic Shelter 1 - Amenity Picnic Shelter 1 - Amenity Rotary Park Picnic Shelter 2 - Basic Picnic Shelter 2 - Basic Picnic Shelter - Basic *Power, Restrooms, Water *Power, Restrooms, Water *Power, Restrooms, Water
Comer Cox Park Indian Hills Southwind Park Picnic Shelter 1 - Amenity Picnic Shelter - Amenity Hope Pavilion - Amenity Picnic Shelter 2 - Basic *Power, Restrooms, Water Picnic Shelter 1,3, 4, 5 & 6 Picnic Shelter 3 - Basic Basic *Power, Restrooms, Water Jaycee Park *Power, Restrooms, Water Picnic Shelter 1 - Amenity Douglas Park Picnic Shelter 2 - Basic Stuart Park Picnic Shelter 1 - Amenity *Power, Restrooms, Water Picnic Shelter - Amenity Picnic Shelter 2 - Basic *Power, Restrooms, Water Picnic Shelter 3 - Amenity Kennedy Park *Power, Restrooms, Water Picnic Shelter - Basic Washington Park *Power, Restrooms, Water Picnic Shelter - Amenity Dreamland Park *Power, Restrooms, Water Picnic Shelter 1 - Amenity Picnic Shelter 2 - Amenity Picnic Shelter 3 - Amenity *Power, Restrooms, Water
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