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AREA ATTRACTIONS
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AREA ATTRACTIONS
Route 66 Motorheads Museum Designed with car and racing enthusiasts in mind, this Bar and Grill, Museum and Entertainment Complex offers great food, motorcycle rallies, car shows, and more. IL State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience Located inside Gate 2 at The Illinois State Fairgrounds, this educational exhibit offers a self- guided tour that lets you explore the 92 Illinois communities along Route 66. Lake Springfield As the largest municipally owned lake in Illinois, it features eight public parks and several public boat docks and launches. Boat rentals offered at Lake Springfield Marina. Lake Springfield Clubs Head here each summer for chicken fries, live music, and fun on the water.
Springfield Park District The Springfield Park District celebrates a rich legacy of community, nature, and recreation - over 125 years of enriching lives through parks, people, and possibilities. From the serene landscapes of the Washington Park Botanical Garden and the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon to the dynamic areas of the Nelson Center and the Henson Robinson Zoo, the Park District offers something for every age and interest. The district features 2,500 acres of parkland, 23 miles of bike trails, numerous athletics fields, and four golf courses. Other favorites include Erin’s Pavilion, the Nelson Center pools and ice rink, and summer and holiday camps. Accessibility features within the Park District: Southwind Park Offers accessibility for all, with fishing, sensory gardens, playgrounds and a splash pad. Southwind serves cognitive, emotional, physical and social needs without barriers. Tom Madonia Park Provides wheelchair-accessible picnic areas. East and West Forest Parks Provide accessible restrooms, parking and pathways, as well as an accessible footbridge where people using wheelchairs or scooters can fish.
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Knights Action Park Multi-amusement venue with rides and attractions, water-park features and two drive-in movie screens. Route 66 Drive-In A family friendly drive-in movie venue off of Route 66 offering double features nightly during the warmer months. Henson Robinson Zoo Operated by the Springfield Park District on the eastern shore of Lake Springfield, over 96 species of native and exotic animals reside among naturalistic exhibits. Kidzeum of Science and Health The Kidzeum is committed to nurturing health and wellness, promoting science education and developing environmental and global awareness through innovative programs and exhibits. Malibu Jack’s From Go Karts to Bowling, Laser Tag to Miniature Golf, Motion Theater Rides to Arcade Games, find fun for people of all ages.
SkyZone This indoor trampoline and active entertainment park is a space to move, create and be yourself. Offering Ultimate Dodgeball, Skyhoops, Boulder Balls and more. Ergadoozy Creative Play Center An indoor creative play center features seven different play areas for a variety of physical and creative play. A local family-owned business. Funshop A Springfield Park District favorite, Funshop is a unique, play-based environment where parents and children can engage together in the wonderful world of learning. SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe A state-of-the-art sports and event center featuring the nation’s largest air dome, multiple athletics fields and courts. Opens in 2026 at the crossroads of I-55 and I-72.
• Firefighters Lake Club • Lake Press Club • TRN Club • KC Lake Club • Anchor Boat Club • Prop Club • Springfield Motor Boat Club
• Springfield Ski & Boat Club • Aqua Sports Club • Elks Club
• Island Bay Yacht Club • Sangamo Surf Club
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