Riverside
Park has 470 acres and is located on the far north side of town,
west of Business Route 55 (Peoria Road). The park is bordered
by the Sangamon River and Carpenter Park to its north and the
railroad to the west. Mixed commercial, industrial and residential
uses surround the park on the south and east sides. This park
was managed by the City of Springfield before its transfer to
the park district in 2002. Part of the agreement included the
potential use of part of the park for wetland mitigation if required
of the city.
Riverside
Park consists of some upland forest and a great deal of lowland
forest. Access to the park is off Sand Hill and Peoria Road from
the east. A public campground is situated on the park's southeast
side. It offers 13 campsites with sewer, water and electric hook-ups,
87 campsites with water and electric hook-ups, and areas for primitive
camping. Two shower houses with restrooms are provided.
Northeast
of the campground is a BMX Club track and associated sheds for
storage. Eight baseball fields are located in the flood plain
near the river. Bank fishing and hiking are available along the
mile-long road adjacent to the river.
Campgrounds
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for aerial view with amenities.
