GREAT PARKS FOR FAMILIES
Alexander County
Franklin County
West Frankfort Park
100 East Cleveland, is a popular location for family fun! From reunions to birthday parties, it offers BBQ grills, picnicking, walking/hiking, basketball courts, soccer fields, tennis, playground equipment, baseball/softball fields and multi-use shed
Jackson County
Carbondale
Attucks Park
Located at 400 – 800 North Wall Street, Attucks Park offers playground equipment, BBQ grills, picnicking, parking, walking/hiking, basketball courts, soccer fields, football fields, tennis, and multi-use shelters.
Evergreen Park
Located at 901 West Pleasant Hill Road and adjacent to the Carbondale Reservoir, picturesque Evergreen Park offers playground equipment, natural areas, hiking/walking, fishing, picnicking, shelters, BBQ grills, baseball and softball fields, parking, drinking fountains. Restrooms are available from Spring until cold weather arrives.
Turley Park
Includes bbq grills, drinking fountain, flower bed, game tables, parking, picnicking, playground, restrooms, and shelters. Located at 1010 North Glenview, beautiful Turley Park offers playground equipment, shelters, parking, flower beds, game tables, picnicking, restrooms and drinking fountains.
Boo Castle Park
3100 Homewood Dr, Carbondale Illinois
Boo Castle Park is a privately owned memorial park open to the public for free from 9 am to sunset daily unless weather prohibits. We have a large castle maze structure and many sculptures, including dragons, wizards, and trolls throughout the park. Porta Potties available
Boo Castle Park Rules:
• No Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking or Firearms allowed on park grounds
• NO Climbing of Castle Walls or the Bell Tower
• No Grills allowed on park grounds
• All pets must be on a leash and well maintained at all times and
you must clean up any poo piles
• Please provide adult supervision for minors at all times
• Use the porta-potties for evacuation of all bodily fluids
Makanda
Giant City Park
Breathtaking beauty. With over 4,000 acres of breathtaking natural beauty and unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation, a trip to Giant City State Park, is sure to delight visitors of all ages. Camping, picnicking, hunting & fishing, rock climbing & rappelling, horseback riding, and lodging & dining are all offered at Giant City State Park - Some picnic areas with small play equipment
Murphysboro
Riverside Park
2640 W Riverside Park Rd
Murphysboro, Illinois 62966
Longfellow Park
401 N 20th Sr Murphysboro
Splash Pad in Summer
Rec Shack -The Rec Shack at Longfellow Park is officially open! Come by and check out a variety of sports and game equipment. Free for any resident to use! We also have $1 soda, $1 water, and $0.25 popsicles for sale! Read further for answers to some frequently asked questions and make plans to come see us this weekend! Wednesday 10-2, Friday 10-7, Saturday 10-7, and Sunday 1-7.
What is in the Rec Shack? Basketball, football, tennis, pickleball, frisbee golf, we have a little of everything!
Free for Murphysboro Residents.
Johnson County
Vienna City Park
Playground, picnic areas, shelter rentals, adaptive playground equipment
Massac County
Metropolis
Metropolis City Parks
Adkins Park
Located between Adkins St & Jon St
Ashley Brannon Park
Located on Metropolis St between 18th St & 19th St
Franklin Park
Located at 312 West 4th St
Lindsey Park
Located between Lindsey Ave, Oak Dr, & Park Ln
Williamson County
Cambria
James Mohan Memorial Park
Located in Cambria, this park offers baseball fields, a playground, and an annual Labor Day Celebration.
535 S. Maple Street
Carterville
Cannon Park
Greenbrier
This beautiful Carterville park includes a community center, baseball field, skate park, walking path that surrounds a fishing pond, volleyball courts (sand), playground, pavilion, gazebo, and memorial garden. Ballfields and shelters can be reserved. Cannon Park also offers two handicap accessible pieces of playground equipment. A swing set and “ten spin” were installed to help make the park all-inclusive for children. Directions from Rt. 13
– Head north on Greenbriar Road (near John A. Logan Community College).
– Staying on Greenbriar, pass over Grand Avenue.
– Park is 0.1 miles to the right.
James Street Park
James St. Carterville
The city’s oldest park includes four baseball fields, a pavilion, playground, and batting cages. Basketball courts are adjacent to the park at the Carterville Intermediate School.
Franklin County
West Frankfort Park
100 East Cleveland, is a popular location for family fun! From reunions to birthday parties, it offers BBQ grills, picnicking, walking/hiking, basketball courts, soccer fields, tennis, playground equipment, baseball/softball fields and multi-use shed
Jackson County
Carbondale
Attucks Park
Located at 400 – 800 North Wall Street, Attucks Park offers playground equipment, BBQ grills, picnicking, parking, walking/hiking, basketball courts, soccer fields, football fields, tennis, and multi-use shelters.
Evergreen Park
Located at 901 West Pleasant Hill Road and adjacent to the Carbondale Reservoir, picturesque Evergreen Park offers playground equipment, natural areas, hiking/walking, fishing, picnicking, shelters, BBQ grills, baseball and softball fields, parking, drinking fountains. Restrooms are available from Spring until cold weather arrives.
Turley Park
Includes bbq grills, drinking fountain, flower bed, game tables, parking, picnicking, playground, restrooms, and shelters. Located at 1010 North Glenview, beautiful Turley Park offers playground equipment, shelters, parking, flower beds, game tables, picnicking, restrooms and drinking fountains.
Boo Castle Park
3100 Homewood Dr, Carbondale Illinois
Boo Castle Park is a privately owned memorial park open to the public for free from 9 am to sunset daily unless weather prohibits. We have a large castle maze structure and many sculptures, including dragons, wizards, and trolls throughout the park. Porta Potties available
Boo Castle Park Rules:
• No Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking or Firearms allowed on park grounds
• NO Climbing of Castle Walls or the Bell Tower
• No Grills allowed on park grounds
• All pets must be on a leash and well maintained at all times and
you must clean up any poo piles
• Please provide adult supervision for minors at all times
• Use the porta-potties for evacuation of all bodily fluids
Makanda
Giant City Park
Breathtaking beauty. With over 4,000 acres of breathtaking natural beauty and unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation, a trip to Giant City State Park, is sure to delight visitors of all ages. Camping, picnicking, hunting & fishing, rock climbing & rappelling, horseback riding, and lodging & dining are all offered at Giant City State Park - Some picnic areas with small play equipment
Murphysboro
Riverside Park
2640 W Riverside Park Rd
Murphysboro, Illinois 62966
Longfellow Park
401 N 20th Sr Murphysboro
Splash Pad in Summer
Rec Shack -The Rec Shack at Longfellow Park is officially open! Come by and check out a variety of sports and game equipment. Free for any resident to use! We also have $1 soda, $1 water, and $0.25 popsicles for sale! Read further for answers to some frequently asked questions and make plans to come see us this weekend! Wednesday 10-2, Friday 10-7, Saturday 10-7, and Sunday 1-7.
What is in the Rec Shack? Basketball, football, tennis, pickleball, frisbee golf, we have a little of everything!
Free for Murphysboro Residents.
Johnson County
Vienna City Park
Playground, picnic areas, shelter rentals, adaptive playground equipment
Massac County
Metropolis
Metropolis City Parks
Adkins Park
Located between Adkins St & Jon St
Ashley Brannon Park
Located on Metropolis St between 18th St & 19th St
Franklin Park
Located at 312 West 4th St
Lindsey Park
Located between Lindsey Ave, Oak Dr, & Park Ln
Williamson County
Cambria
James Mohan Memorial Park
Located in Cambria, this park offers baseball fields, a playground, and an annual Labor Day Celebration.
535 S. Maple Street
Carterville
Cannon Park
Greenbrier
This beautiful Carterville park includes a community center, baseball field, skate park, walking path that surrounds a fishing pond, volleyball courts (sand), playground, pavilion, gazebo, and memorial garden. Ballfields and shelters can be reserved. Cannon Park also offers two handicap accessible pieces of playground equipment. A swing set and “ten spin” were installed to help make the park all-inclusive for children. Directions from Rt. 13
– Head north on Greenbriar Road (near John A. Logan Community College).
– Staying on Greenbriar, pass over Grand Avenue.
– Park is 0.1 miles to the right.
James Street Park
James St. Carterville
The city’s oldest park includes four baseball fields, a pavilion, playground, and batting cages. Basketball courts are adjacent to the park at the Carterville Intermediate School.