Lake Springfield — Attraction in Springfield

I absolutely love Lake Springfield and the surrounding park. It's so beautiful. It's a nice escape and Getaway into nature, for being in Springfield, and so close to the city.

If you come around sunset/dusk...you will likely find families of dear roaming around the little grassy hills. You'll also likely see ducks, if you're down near the lake part of the park. There is an area near the lake, where you can sit and eat (I believe there is at least one picnic table you can sit and eat at), as well as there is at least 1-2 hiking trails that go up around the bluffs overheard the lake. We've done the shorter one with our kids, and just made sure they didn't go anywhere near the edge of the rocks (bluffs) that overlook the water. The trail was long enough to feel like a hike, but short enough to not feel overly tired, or to hear anyone begin to complain about it. Nice length and beautiful environment and surroundings.

You can bring your kayaks or canoes here, and take a nice boating trip through the Springfield Lake.

There is a North Park Pavilion, where you drive up a steep hill, and there is a swing set, and a large area where people can get together. It's very wooded and pretty.

There is also a decent size playground near the main (lower) pavilion, which is closer to the entrance of the park.

There's a long paved walking path, along with other smaller (non paved) walking paths, such as the one I mentioned previously.

I don't believe this park has any actual bathrooms for the public, except for porta-potties. (Which is better than nothing....amiright?!!)

I've never been inside of it, but there is also some sort of building/community center located within this park, near the lake/water access area. I believe they do book events, like weddings and receptions here. It looks like a very nice, and kept up building! They may also rent out kayaks and canoes from there, as well...possibly.

If you're wanting to host a birthday party or any other type of party, you can reserve the pavilions for a small-ish fee, to ensure you have it to yourselves for the duration of your party or event.

Overall, this is a beautiful place, a beautiful, clean, nature filled park. Great place to walk, great place for a picnic, BBQ, watching the sunrise or sunset, great place to try and see...

Nice place to walk around and enjoy the views. Parking on the north side of the spillway allows you to walk all the way to the back of the lake where there is a visitor center. They recommend that you do not eat more than one fish per week from the lake - just as a precaution. Walking trail can be flooded sometimes so be prepared to turn around.

The walking trail is paved and has quite a bit of shade.

There's also a boat ramp and a short trail past the boat ramp it takes you to a cliff...

The park here is actually pretty nice. There are plenty of walking trails, picnic areas, fishing spots, and open spaces for children to play. They do not have a playground. I have fished all around the lake edge, and at tailwinds access. The fishing is okay. You don't want to eat any fish you catch here most likely. You can launch canoes and kayaks, and fish from the middle of the lake, that is where you will see your best fishing from. I have caught Crappie, perch and some bass out...