Carpenter Park
3000 Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
325 acres · 4 miles of trails
Along the Sangamon River in Springfield's 325-acre nature preserve, leashed dogs explore wooded paths. Shade abounds under trees, water sources refresh, with parking, restrooms, and trash cans available. Keep dogs on leash at all times.
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- Park
- Carpenter Park
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Coordinates
- 39.8419, -89.6464
- Size
- 325 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (480 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.4 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 325 acres of room
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Dog policy
325-acre Springfield nature preserve along Sangamon River. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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