Location: 1601 N. 5th St,Springfield
Playground: Yes
Picnic Area: Yes
Shelter/Pavillion: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Nature Features: Plants & Wildlife, Trails, Paths, Hiking
Sports Facilities: Baseball, Softball, Swimming, Ice Skating, Tennis, Soccer
Water Features: Ponds & lagoons, Swimming at Nelson Center Pool
Comments: A historic, flagship park of the Springfield Park District. Home of the Nelson Center. Hockey Games played here by Springfield Junior Blues.
Lincoln Park contains the greatest variety of sports-oriented facilities of any park in the district. The roadway network, trails and open space are used for walking, running, bicycling, training, and school district cross-country meets. The northern half of the park contains a soccer field, 6 ball diamonds with one lighted, 3 tennis courts, 3 shuffleboard courts and 21 horseshoe courts. Also in this area, the Nelson Recreation Center contains an outdoor swimming pool, 2 indoor ice rinks, rooms for special events, a concession area and restrooms. South of the building is a small bandstand, a picnic area with shelters and a large playground. 
In the southern half of the park, the historic stone pavilion is sited prominently on a hillside. A small playground is nearby. The historic stone bridge to the south spans a lagoon, creating a delightful location for pedestrian meandering, photography, etc. A disc golf course surrounds the lagoon and extends to the open meadow on the south. A second disc golf course is located on the North section of the park as well.
“My kids love the water fountains, hiking trails and playground area. Multiple kid activities held throughout the year at the Nelson Center with ice skating in the winter. ~Anne T.
