Fairview Park — Attraction in Decatur

I'm disabled and I like to try to walk for my health. I like to go to different parks to keep it interesting. I REALLY wish the park district would put more benches along the paths!!! Or I see stacks of picnic tables that could be used. Even my neighborhood park,Hess, could use some, please. I fear some day my legs will give out and I won't be able to get up. I don't think it's an outrageous request,and I'm certain I'm not the only one who is feeling this way. Also,it's really bad to see kids using the bathroom beside trees because bathrooms are locked except for ballgames!!! I too have to leave if I need to go,but kids can't hold it to walk home. Public parks are FOR THE PUBLIC to enjoy.(the same goes for the water features that you have to"schedule "an event to get them turned on and it's 90-100* outside.) These are shameful things. A black mark on our city!!! Also,there is a huge training facility built for police,That is where the K-9 dogs should meet to train,Not Hess park in the enclosed ballfields. It's a very fearful thing to have to try to get to your car with your dog and have to cross area between dogs like that. And kids are nearby! Lord don't ever let...

This is a very peaceful place of beauty to b cherished. Tha grounds r well kept an clean , options available to grill out/family picnics or reunions n nice pavilions , fish with yer children , , nice playgrounds for tha children , a dog park is available at cost , I thot it was a lil too expensive to use , but it's there . Bike/walking trails r awesome , leading out to Rocks Springs Conservation that offers a peaceful place for tha soul to escape tha noise of decatur for awhile with lots of options also , hiking/walking trails for tha beginner " kid friendly" to tha more advanced hikers . Rocks Springs Conservation offers so many activities for children I encourage u to check it out , I absolutely adore Rocks Springs, I encourage those who love and more importantly appreciate nature to check out this place 🍃. Fairview park and Rocks Springs r family oriented /dog friendly and offer so much to do , check it out for a day of peaceful rest...

This park is a hidden gem in Decatur. I live a short distance away so it is in my walking path almost daily. I don't think I have ever seen the park empty or in unkept condition. It has activities for everyone.

The entire park is always mowed and well trimmed. There is a bike/walking trail that goes all the way to the Rock Springs nature center. There are several pavilions that are often used for group gatherings and music concerts. It also has a dog park, skate park, duck island, and several playgrounds for the kids. It also has public restrooms next to the main pavilion that isn't an outhouse. If you play tennis, there are quite a few well-kept courts.

After several years of Covid interruptions, I am planning to have a family gathering...