Washington Park (Springfield, Illinois)

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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.

Contents 1 Washington Park Botanical Garden 2 Rees Memorial Carillon 3 See also 4 References

[edit] 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).^[1]

[edit] 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.^[2]

[edit] See also

• List of botanical gardens in the United States
• List of Registered Historic Places in Illinois

[edit] References

Coordinates: 39°47′20″N 89°40′29″W / 39.7889°N 89.6748°W / 39.7889; -89.6748

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