Springfield

The five major areas within the park's boundaries include: A 250-seat amphitheater with an 18-foot by 30-foot stage, wired for sound and light equipment; a re-creation of the original spring used by our founders; an upland woods area depicting the natural hardwood forest which once existed on the site, including a 10-foot by 120-foot historical mural covering the first 100 years of Springfield's citizens, buildings and local historical events; a historical timeline that describes the growth of Springfield during the first 100 years and how national and international events played a part in the city's development; and an area for native prairie grasses which existed on the nearby Kickapoo Prairie. The park is lit by a combination of area lighting and Victorian-style pedestrian fixtures. An ornamental seven-foot high steel picket fence provides security for the park.

An urban meadow vast enough to find places for solitude and places to socialize. Described as a "grand civic gesture", Jordan Valley Park is designed to mix open space and buildings, water and meadows, playgrounds and plazas.

The park includes fishing on Springfield Lake, hiking, bird watching, canoe and kayak rentals, boathouse community room rental, and pavilions and playgrounds.

Park features: grills; picnic area; playground; restrooms; shelters; trails; a track; basketball; horseshoes; swimming; lighted tennis courts; baseball field; wading pool; rose garden; child and adolescent play equipment; open play area; physical fitness course; open shelters; and a 7/10 mile walking and fitness trail.

Hands-on year-round farm park.

This 28-acre park includes: three-mile trail connect to Springfield Conservation Nature Center; grills; lake, pond, water feature; picnic area; playground; restrooms; shelters.