Washington Park (Springfield)
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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.
[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, rose garden (5,000 plants), and a scent and texture garden.[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]
