Carpenter Park, Nature reserve in Springfield, Illinois
The 322-acre Carpenter Park contains upland forests, floodplain communities, intermittent streams, small seeps, and sandstone bedrock outcrops along the Sangamon River.
Local Native Americans established winter settlements on the bluffs above the Sangamon River before William Carpenter acquired the land in 1838 to build a mill.
The protected area maintains numerous hiking trails where visitors learn about native plants and wildlife through educational signs placed throughout the pathways.
The Springfield Park District manages this natural area, which includes parking facilities, trail maps, and designated spaces for outdoor activities throughout all seasons.
The park houses 82 bird species, including the pileated woodpecker, scarlet tanager, and multiple warbler varieties within its preserved forest environment.
Location: Illinois
Location: Springfield
Location: Sangamon County
Shares border with: Gurgens Park, Riverside Park
Website: https://springfieldparks.org/locations/8/carpenter-park/springfield/location-details
GPS coordinates: 39.86750,-89.62660
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:16
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