Washington Park (Springfield, Illinois)

Washington Park
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
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Location	Bounded by Fayette Ave., Williams Blvd., Walnut St., MacArthur Blvd., S. Grand Ave. and Chatham Rd., Springfield, Illinois
Area	150.3 acres (60.8 ha)
Built	1901
Architect	Simonds, Ossian Cole
Architectural style	Bungalow/craftsman
NRHP reference No.	92000483[1]
Added to NRHP	May 22, 1992

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.