Architectural style Bungalow/craftsman Area 61 ha Phone +1 217-544-1751 | NRHP Reference # 92000483 Year built 1901 Added to NRHP 22 May 1992 | |
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Location Bounded by Fayette Ave., Williams Blvd., Walnut St., MacArthur Blvd., S. Grand Ave. and Chatham Rd., Springfield, Illinois Address 1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704, USA Hours Closing soon · 6AM–10PMSaturday6AM–10PMSunday6AM–10PMMonday6AM–10PMTuesday6AM–10PMWednesday6AM–10PMThursday6AM–10PMFriday6AM–10PMSuggest an edit Similar Thomas Rees Memorial, Southwind Park, Henson Robinson Zoo, Nelson Center, Abraham Lincoln Memorial | ||
Washington Park is a park in Springfield, Illinois, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 1400 Williams Boulevard, the park features walking trails, a botanical garden, large duck pond, rose garden, carillon, and carillon concerts. The park was purchased for city use in 1900, and construction began in 1901. Substantial drainage and dredging were required to turn the wetland portions of the future park into ponds and grassy space. Washington Park is operated by the Springfield Park District.
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Washington Park Botanical Garden
The botanical garden includes a conservatory and botanical garden. It is open daily during the afternoons; admission is free.
The garden consists of outdoor plantings, a greenhouse (9,000 square feet), and a conservatory. In all it contains over 1200 species, including over 150 species of tropical plants. Outdoor gardens include a cactus garden, iris garden, rock garden, and a rose garden (5,000 plants).
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
The carillon, operated by the Springfield Park District, contains 67 bells built by Petit & Fritsen. Concerts are held year round every Sunday and on Wednesday evenings during summer months. Tower tours are available daily.