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Carpenter Park

Springfield, Illinois

Welcome to Carpenter Park in Springfield, Illinois. At over 430 acres this is one of the city's largest recreation areas and was first purchased in 1921. The park is named for the prominent local family that used to own the land. Some of the resident wildlife include white-tailed deer, red-tailed hawks, raccoons, owls, and many others. Come out and explore the trails.

To contact the office please call 217-544-1751.

434.00 acresabout 330 football fields
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Acreage434.00
Managed byCity of Springfield
Address#1 Carpenter Park Trail, Springfield, IL 62707
Coordinates39.871129, -89.626079
Websitenone on file
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