Washington Park Botanic Garden
1740 W. Fayette Ave. , Springfield, IL 62704
Parks
The Springfield Park District's Washington Park Botanical Garden is a place for enjoyment and education. The Garden provides a scene of tranquility and beauty, an oasis of nature, within an urban environment.
Visitors enjoy the color of annual and perennial flower beds, the fragrance of the Rose Garden, and the refreshing shade of our many evergreen and deciduous trees. The Garden is also a place for learning. Over 1200 species of plants can be found at the Garden—the rare and unusual, as well as "old favorites" displayed in new and exciting ways.
What's happening nearby...
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball
Robin Roberts Stadium • May 27 – Jul 26 @ 6:30PM
Catch all the excitement of the 2026 Springfield Lucky Horseshoes' baseball season
Read more about Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball
Levitt Amp Music Series in Downtown Springfield
The Y Block-Downtown Springfield • May 28 – Jul 30 @ 6PM
The Levitt Amp Concert Series is back for 2026 in downtown Springfield
Read more about Levitt Amp Music Series in Downtown Springfield
The 2026 Season at the Springfield Muni
The Springfield Muni • May 29 – Aug 22 @ 8:30PM
Calling all theatre fans! The Springfield Muni returns with another exciting summer season!
Read more about The 2026 Season at the Springfield MuniYou might also be interested...
Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center
Springfield
A woodland and prairie garden with over 5 miles of trails lead you on a journey through the Illinois landscape Lincoln would have known. Designed by…
Read more about Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center
Southwind Park
Springfield
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.”
Read more about Southwind Park
Illinois State Fairgrounds
Springfield
Home to one of the country's oldest and most vibrant State Fairs, the Illinois State Fairgrounds expansively accommodates events that run the gamut from agricultural shows…
Read more about Illinois State Fairgrounds