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Photo: The Springfield Muni Opera, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
This non-profit community theater stages four musicals each summer at their outdoor amphitheater. The organization has been active at this location for more than 50 years, which testifies to the fine productions. Park-like setting has areas for pre-show picnics. Reserved seats and lawn are both available.
Originally conceived on April 21, 1950 as a not-for-profit theatrical organization, the Springfield Municipal Opera Association transformed a 55-acre wheat field into an outdoor amphitheater. On June 17, 1950, nearly 3,000 people viewed the opening night performance of its first production, The Merry Widow.
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Informal woodland garden designed by Jens Jensen. Consists of one hundred acres (40 hectares) along Lake Springfield with more than five miles (8 km) of nature trails populated by native Illinois wildflowers and trees. Also includes the Ostermeier Prairie, which is a restored century old farmstead.
Water park, miniature golf, go-carts, golf driving range, baseball batting cages, arcade and more.
A reservoir that also serves as a popular fishing spot.