Lincoln Park Pavilion — Attraction in Springfield

Lincoln Park is a good place on the North end for a lunch walk, dog walk, run, picnic, playdate, ball game, etc. You get the idea. There's also the pool and ice rink, which are very fun. Check the schedules for both, especially to catch a hockey game. (useless historical points) They used to have a three level diving platform until the entire pool was lifted up in one piece into the air by groundwater. Horrible damage but nature is so bad ass! Oh yeah, my brother was the first person to dive from the top platform when it was built. (I warned you it was useless) I wish there better public restrooms available in the park throughout the year.

RUNNERS, WALKERS, CYCLISTS: It appears small but the figure 8 shape of the well-maintained road makes it a good training route for running, walking, and biking. It has two gradual hills that you'll begin to feel on your 2nd time around. Then 3rd, 4th, and so on you'll respect those "little" hills! LOL. You can add the IL State Fairgrounds to up your game. It's generally open all throughout the year. There's also a larger longer hill (which is such an understatement when you see it!) technically outside of the park to the West when you're ready. There's one logistical reminder if you want to include Oak Ridge Cemetery. Just ask a Spfld Road Runner 😉. It is NOT connected to the park thru Calvary Cemetary. You'll need to go South on 1st, which is that large hill to the West, and go through the neighborhood on the south side of the park. Map it and you'll see what I mean. When you need some variety, it's a great addition. Don't add it if you're not ready to have a long walk back to the car. LOL. Good luck and for all that is...

Feels more spread out than Washington Park. I usually visit parks to either look for rocks or catch Pokemon now lmao. But I took my dog here last week and we had a great time. People are respectful and courteous. The trail here is more challenging than Washington Park I believe, but both have nice ponds at their lower slopes.

I went to the graveyard nearby as well and it was a very serene yet somber place. I would like to also thank the guard/assistant that helped us locate the nearest exit. I apologise as I went toward the locked gate not knowing there was a secondary exit. I should have left earlier but the monuments and stones were...

I have loved this park all my life, I knew it before the pool was built and was there the first day it was open and at the opening ceremony. The only issue we had was the rink area was not open to use the bathrooms and the pavilion where the other bathrooms were located were not at all clean. I know this is just the start of the season and probably not fully staffed. We are planning a huge birthday party with lots of kids and adults, I hope someone attends to the restroom issue. You do an outstanding job of maintaining...