Dodds Park, Champaign-Urbana

Name: Dodds Park
Address: 1501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign-Urbana, United States

#19 among attractions in Champaign-Urbana

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Dodds Park is located in northwestern Champaign, Illinois near Parkland College. This 110-acre park is noted for the "Tribute to Olympic Athletes Monument" on its grounds. The park was purchased in 1969 for the sum of $298,495. ()

Created: 1969Elevation: 751 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°7'54"N, 88°16'59"W

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1501 N Mattis AveChampaign-Urbana United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: State Farm Center, Memorial Stadium, Market Place Shopping Center, Huff Hall.

3.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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2.2 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Market Place Shopping Center, Champaign-Urbana
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3.3 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Huff Hall, Champaign-Urbana
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3.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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3.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
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2.3 miE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Orpheum Children's Science Museum, Champaign-Urbana
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3.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
92 min walk • The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is an educational and performing arts complex located at 500 South Goodwin Avenue in Urbana, Illinois and on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Herman C.
2.2 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Virginia Theatre, Champaign-Urbana
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2.6 miSE
Museum, History museum
Cattle Bank, Champaign-Urbana
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2.4 miSE
City hall
Champaign City Building, Champaign-Urbana
61 min walk • The Champaign City Building serves as a symbol of the city, with its likeness featured on the city logo. Designated a Champaign Landmark on July 18, 2005, the ornate decoration, art deco architecture, and copper roof distinguish the building as one of the most recognizable in downtown Champaign.