Washington Park, Springfield

Name: Washington Park
Address: Springfield, United States

#41 among attractions in Springfield

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Washington Park is a park in Springfield, Illinois, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 1400 Williams Boulevard, the park features walking trails, a botanical garden, large duck pond, rose garden, carillon, and carillon concerts. The park was purchased for city use in 1900, and construction began in 1901. Substantial drainage and dredging were required to turn the wetland portions of the future park into ponds and grassy space. Washington Park is operated by the Springfield Park District. ()

Built: 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 39°46'59"N, 89°39'0"W

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Near SouthSpringfield United States

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Washington Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Illinois State Capitol, First Presbyterian Church, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Dana-Thomas House.

1.1 miN
Domed seat of state government
Illinois State Capitol, Springfield
28 min walk • The Illinois State Capitol, situated in the city of Springfield, stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur of the late 19th century and the political heart of Illinois. This impressive building, which serves as the seat of government for the state, is not...
1.1 miN
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Springfield
28 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church located in downtown Springfield, Illinois. This is the church that President Abraham Lincoln and his family attended while they lived in Springfield.
1 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield
26 min walk • Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois home and related historic district where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861, before becoming the 16th president of the United States.
0.8 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Dana-Thomas House, Springfield
20 min walk • The Dana–Thomas House is a home in Prairie School style designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Built 1902–04 for patron Susan Lawrence Dana, it is located along East Lawrence Avenue in Springfield, Illinois.
0.9 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Vachel Lindsay House, Springfield
23 min walk • The Vachel Lindsay House is a historic house museum at 603 South 5th Street in Springfield, Illinois. Built in 1848, it was the birthplace and lifelong home of poet Vachel Lindsay. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
1 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Illinois State Museum, Springfield
26 min walk • The Illinois State Museum features the life, land, people and art of the State of Illinois. The headquarters museum is located on Spring and Edwards Streets, one block southwest of the Illinois State Capitol, in Springfield.
0.9 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Illinois Executive Mansion, Springfield
24 min walk • The Illinois Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Illinois. It is located in the state capital, Springfield, Illinois. The Italianate-style Mansion was designed by Chicago architect John M.
0.9 miN
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Elijah Iles House, Springfield
23 min walk • The Elijah Iles House is a historic house at 628 S. 7th Street in Springfield, Illinois. Built circa 1837, the house has survived nearly intact for 182 years and is the oldest such structure in Springfield. Iles, who moved to Springfield in 1821, was one of the city's earliest settlers.
1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield
27 min walk • The Hoogland Center for the Arts is a theater complex at 420 South Sixth Street in the central city neighborhood of Springfield, Illinois. It houses three theaters and five smaller performance and exhibit spaces totaling 80,000 square feet with an adjacent parking deck.
0.6 miNE
Music venue, Nightlife, Rock club
Black Sheep Cafe, Springfield
15 min walk • The Black Sheep Cafe was an all ages music venue in Springfield, Illinois. The Black Sheep opened for its first shows in September 2005, and since then has become a notable venue in the Springfield, Illinois music scene.
1.2 miN
Protected area, Nature
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, Springfield
31 min walk • The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area is a National Heritage Area in central Illinois telling the story of Abraham Lincoln.

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Which popular attractions are close to Washington Park?

Nearby attractions include Lawrence Memorial Library, Springfield (6 min walk), H. P. Boult House, Springfield (12 min walk), Black Sheep Cafe, Springfield (15 min walk), Bressmer-Baker House, Springfield (17 min walk).