Lanphier Park, Springfield

#81 among attractions in Springfield

Baseball, Sport, Sport venue

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Robin Roberts Stadium at Lanphier Park is a stadium in Springfield, Illinois. It is primarily used for baseball. It originally opened in 1928 as Reservoir Stadium and was renovated in 1977. It holds 5,200 people. The stadium was renamed after Robin Roberts, a Hall-of-Fame pitcher and a graduate of Lanphier High School who was Springfield's most accomplished ballplayer, in 1976. ()

Opened: 1928 (96 years ago)Capacity: 5200Coordinates: 39°49'4"N, 89°38'10"W

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1415 N Grand Ave ESpringfield United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Prairie Capital Convention Center, Lincoln Tomb, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Old State Capitol State Historic Site.

1.2 miS
Convention center, Entertainment, Performing arts
Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield
32 min walk • Bank of Springfield Center is a 7,700-seat multi-purpose arena located in Springfield, Illinois.
1.1 miW
Memorial site, Memorial
Lincoln Tomb, Springfield
29 min walk • The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln; his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln; and three of their four sons, Edward, William, and Thomas. It is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.
1.3 miSW
Museum, History museum, Library
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Springfield
34 min walk • The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum documents the life of the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln, and the course of the American Civil War.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Historical place, Greek Revival architecture
Old State Capitol State Historic Site, Springfield
34 min walk • The Old State Capitol State Historic Site, in Springfield, Illinois, is the fifth capitol building built for the U.S. state of Illinois. It was built in the Greek Revival style in 1837–1840, and served as the state house from 1840 to 1876. It is the site of candidacy announcements by Abraham Lincoln in 1858 and Barack Obama in 2007.
1.4 miSW
Museum, Historical place
Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, Springfield
35 min walk • The Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site is a historic brick building built in 1841 in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located at 6th and Adams Streets in Springfield, Illinois.
1.3 miW
Cemetery
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield
33 min walk • Oak Ridge Cemetery is an American cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The Lincoln Tomb, where Abraham Lincoln, his wife and all but one of their children lie, is here, as are the graves of other prominent Illinois figures.
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum
Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum, Springfield
24 min walk • The Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum is a museum of African-American history and culture located in Springfield in the U.S. state of Illinois. The museum was founded in 2012 by historical educator Douglas King, and moved to a permanent location adjacent to Springfield's Oak Ridge Cemetery in March 2016.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Central Springfield Historic District, Springfield
36 min walk • The Central Springfield Historic District is a 12-acre historic district in downtown Springfield. The district encompasses Springfield's oldest commercial district and is centered on the Old State Capitol.
0.8 miN
39°49'44"N • 89°38'18"W
Shea's Route 66 Museum, Springfield
21 min walk • Museum, Historical place
1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Edwards Place, Springfield
25 min walk • Edwards Place is a historic house located at 700 North 4th Street in Springfield, Illinois. The house was begun in 1833 in the Greek Revival style, making it one of the oldest houses in Springfield. Additions in 1836 and 1843, and a major rebuild/expansion in 1857, created the Italianate house preserved today.
1.4 miSW
Protected area, Nature
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, Springfield
35 min walk • The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area is a National Heritage Area in central Illinois telling the story of Abraham Lincoln.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lanphier Park?

Nearby attractions include John F. Bretz House and Warehouse, Springfield (20 min walk), Shea's Route 66 Museum, Springfield (21 min walk), Springfield Art Association, Springfield (24 min walk).

How to get to Lanphier Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lanphier Park:

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Springfield (35 min walk)