Mt. Vernon Veterans Park
South 27th & Logan Streets, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Runs & Marathons
Beautiful place for sports, recreation and leisure activities.
86 acres of shaded playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, community gardens, in-line skating area and walking path around the lake. Fishing is allowed with proper license. Rent one of several event spaces for your meetings and parties.
What's happening nearby...
Christmas Model Train and Nativity Exhibit
Jefferson County Historical Village • Dec 13 – Dec 14 @ 10AM
Witness some of the most elaborate Model Train Sets and Nativity Scenes around.
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The Lights
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Nov 22 – Dec 28 @ 5PM
Immerse yourself in winter wonder with more than 1 million Christmas lights twinkling along a one-mile walking trail through the heart of the museum’s 80-acre campus.
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Savage Upcycled Fashion Show 2026 - Astrophilia
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Feb 21 @ 7PM
Astrophilia: Cosmic, Couture, Catwalk. An Upcycled Fashion Show.
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