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Union Square Park, Springfield, IL

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Sports & Outdoors

Union Square Park

A public park in Springfield, Illinois, whose use is coordinated by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Springfield, IL

About Union Square Park

Union Square Park is a Springfield green space that the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum manages for public use and private events. The park has posted rules covering conduct, pets, equipment, and alcohol. Visitors should expect no on-site security or public restrooms. Groups of fifteen or more need a permit, which must be requested at least thirty days ahead. Parking is found in the museum garage nearby, and sidewalk or street use requires a separate city permit.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Union Square Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Iconic

    Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

    Under $25

    Walk through life-size scenes of Lincoln's boyhood cabin and White House years, then see original documents.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing

    Old State Capitol State Historic Site

    No admission fee

    A rebuilt Greek Revival statehouse in Springfield that served Illinois from 1840 to 1876.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing

    Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

    Check prices

    Restored brick law office from 1841 in Springfield, run as a state historic site.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Stuart Park

    Check prices

    A 38-acre neighborhood park in northwest Springfield with ball fields, a playground, dog parks, and a pond.

    3.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden

    No admission fee

    A 100-acre nature garden of restored prairies, woodlands and wetlands on the shore of Lake Springfield, with free admission to the grounds.

    7.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Local Gem

    Robert Allerton Park

    No admission fee

    Wander formal gardens dotted with more than 100 statues, then hike forest trails along the Sangamon River, all free, near Monticello.

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