Duncan Park — Attraction in Springfield

The park was initially constructed in 1920 and was renamed in 2020 after Colonel Otis B. Duncan (1873-1937) who was a Springfield native. Col. Duncan was the highest-ranking black officer to serve in the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe in World War I.

There are three parking lots in the park, one along MacArthur Boulevard that can hold about 55 cars, one along Mason Street that can hold about 90 cars, and one along Salome that can hold more than 50 cars. The park does not have any vehicular traffic. However, a walkway connects the Mason Street parking lot with the MacArthur parking lot and brick shelter, passing the band shell. The restrooms were recently renovated in 2019 and now feature a modern playground system, three picnic shelters, and eight pickleball courts. The trail branches south to get to them. A brand-new disc golf course circles the park. The northernmost area of the park has a sledding hill. Picnic shelters, pickleball courts, an 18 hold disc golf course and a fitness court.

The playground area includes a small zip line, see-saw and some other interactive toys. And the bandshell in the middle of the park looks like it's ready for the next...

I do like this park, only things I don't like is that it's separated into two halves and depending on which way you come in the roads make it hard to access. Other than that it's a very nice Park. Despite they're changing it's name because Stephen A. Douglas had slaves over 200 years ago. Guess what so did Jefferson, Washington etc... Are we gonna tear down their legacy's too? In 200 years they might say those people drove cars and destroyed the environment destroy their headstones. The past is the past it's better to learn from it then try and erase it. That's what terrorists do not educated peoples with any sense. A conversation is better...

If you haven't been to Douglas Park lately, you need to go and have some fun! Absolutely awesome okay area that includes a seeing for the disabled, musical instruments, a fort with a bridge, seesaws, ziplines, and many other fun things. There's a nice covered picnic area with a grill right next to the play area which would make it a great place for a family reunion or birthday party. There's also new tennis courts and frisbee golf. Get out of the house and visit...