Southwind Park
2500 S 11th Street , Springfield, IL 62703
Parks
Our unique 80 acre state-of-the-art park serves as a national model by providing a new dimension of inclusion for all people, “without boundaries.”
We’ve gone beyond full compliance of the American Disabilities Act with a special emphasis and attention given to individuals with physical and cognitive needs. Take a stroll on our 2.5 miles of urban trails. Play a game of bocce ball or shuffleboard on our sports courts near the Hope Family Picnic Pavilion. Enjoy the music and light show at the Selvaggio Historic Arches. Walk, stroll or roll up the ramping system to the fully accessible Treeless Treehouse. Bring the family out and play on Springfield Park District’s largest accessible playground. Grab your poles because our lake outside Erin’s Pavilion is filled with catfish, bluegill and bass!
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Fall Harvest Festival at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
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Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel
President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel • Oct 08 – Oct 11 @ 10AM
The 2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will be held October 8-11 in Springfield at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel
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Old Capitol Farmers' Market in Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield-Corner of 4th & Adams St • May 13 – Oct 31 @ 8AM
Visit Springfield's longest-running and most popular Farmers Market in beautiful downtown Springfield.
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