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Southwind Park

Overview: Southwind Park is rated 4.7/5 from 1240 Google reviews. This park offers playgrounds, a splash pad, a fishing pond, and walking trails. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and seating and covered spots.

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4.7Google rating

1,240reviews

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4.7(1,240 reviews)

People say this park offers playgrounds, a splash pad, a fishing pond, and walking trails. They highlight the large size, the availability of benches and shade, and the presence of a pavilion and gazebo. They also like the cool statues and the private areas for relaxation.

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owners who want shade, seating, and water accesslonger visits with useful park amenities

Quick facts

Address4965 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62703, USA

Phone(217) 585-2941

City pageSpringfield

Imported fromSpringfield, IL

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owners who want shade, seating, and water accesslonger visits with useful park amenitiesparktourist attraction6 Google photos1240 reviewsOpen now

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Joanna2 years ago

Big and beautiful park. We didn't get a chance to explore the entire thing, but we very much enjoyed what we did see. The 2 playgrounds were nice and well maintained, although they could maybe use a few more benches around for parents to sit on. The walk around the pond was relaxing, and we loved the docks. It seems like a great place to take the kids to spend a day. I highly recommend checking it out. We are from out of town but plan to come back when we are in the area again.

Jonathan Uehle6 months ago

Southwind Park is a true gem in Springfield! The sprawling open areas are fantastic for everything from a leisurely stroll to a full-on game of frisbee. The park is impeccably clean and well-maintained, making for a really pleasant experience. The views surrounding the lake are simply beautiful – perfect for a peaceful moment or a scenic backdrop for a picnic. What really stands out is the thoughtful inclusion of kids' activities, ensuring there's something fun for the whole family. It's a wonderful place to spend an afternoon and enjoy the outdoors. Highly recommended! Some pictures from the nightglow event

Stacy Lynn Chastain2 years ago

This is a really nice park. It has sensory gardens, a lake with fishing spots available, & water areas during nice weather. I didn't get to check out the tree house yet because it was damaged in a storm.

K O3 years ago

The park is completely accessible for people of all abilities, which is a big point in its favor. It has the look and feel of a new park which hasn't quite developed yet. We were interested in the various garden areas they show on the map, but most were just small lightly landscaped areas. Our favorite was on the south side of the park; I think it was the Gift of Hope, which had lots of giant hibiscus flowers when we visited in July. The little water features scattered throughout the park were interesting.

ice Phoenix9 months ago

Nice playground with a water splash pad for the kids. They have fishing docks and a nice walking trail.

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Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM

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