PARKS & RECREATION

LENZ FIELD, located North of Walnut Street. This sports complex features two full High School size fields.  Field #1 has a complete synthetic turf playing surface and is one of the top fields in the state of Illinois.  The field measurements are 385 ft to CF, 315 ft. to LF and RF lines.  Field #2 has a complete synthetic turf infield with real grass outfield.  The field measurements are 365 ft to CF, and 305 ft to LF and RF lines.  Field #3 also has a complete synthetic turf infield with real grass outfield. The Field measurements are 220 ft to CF, 200 ft to RF and 180 ft to LF with a monster wall of 36 ft high! http://www.lenzfield.com/

PLAY-FOR-ALL PARK is an extraordinary playground and splash pad where children with and without disabilities can learn together through play. This is a unique barrier-free play environment.

NICHOLS PARK, the largest of the parks, covers 86 acres in southeast Jacksonville and offers an Olympic-size swimming pool. A large, well-equipped playground lies on the south side of the park. Along with The Links, an additional 9-hole golf course winds through the park. There are horseshoe courts, ball parks, gazebos and picnic facilities big enough for any family reunion.

DUNCAN PARK, located in the 1200 block of West State Street. The Duncan Mansion, home of former Illinois Governor Joseph Duncan, stands at the north center of the park.

JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY PARK is the newest park in the Jacksonville parks system. Located on 60 acres at the intersection of Main Street and Morton Avenue, this park is equipped with playground equipment, picnic areas and large, shady playgrounds. Large soccer fields occupy the southern portion of this lovely park.

CENTRAL PARK PLAZA, located in the center of the city's historic downtown. A beautiful Civil War monument highlights this area of constant activity.

KIWANIS PARK, located in the northeast section of the city, this park is equipped with a baseball field, playground equipment and a large, paved play area.

DEWEY PARK - SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, located at Dewey Drive and South West Street and has four tennis courts, playground equipment, and picnic facilities.

VETERANS PARK, located near the Illinois School for the Deaf, 124 City Place. It has two tennis courts and picnic facilities.

SHERWOOD EDDY MEMORIAL YMCA is one of the finest recreational facilities in Jacksonville. It has an indoor swimming pool, large gymnasium, handball and racquetball courts, tennis court, softball, soccer and football fields, and a private health club. The "Y" also gives classes in aerobics, swimming, gymnastics and many other areas of fitness and sponsors teen dances and a preschool program. For other private fitness and health clubs, please call the Bureau for further information.

JACKSONVILLE RACEWAY is a high-banked dirt oval track. Classes: Sprints, Micro-Sprints, Street Stock, Pony Stock. Morgan County Fairgrounds, Lafayette at Westgate. Season: April-October. Race Days: Friday Nights.