Riverside Park, Springfield

There is a BMX bike track here that features a dirt track complete with jumps and asphalt turns.  You can walk your dog without a leash, just look for the posted signs.

Location: Peoria Road toward Sherman

Playground: Yes

Playground Surface: Grass

Riverside Park, Springfield

Nature Features: Campground, Horse Stables

Sports Facilities: Baseball, Softball, BMX bike track

Riverside Park consists of some upland forest and a great deal of lowland forest. Access to the park is off Sand Hill and Peoria Road from the east. A public campground is situated on the park’s southeast side. It offers 13 campsites with sewer, water and electric hook-ups, 87 campsites with water and electric hook-ups, and areas for primitive camping. Two shower houses with restrooms are provided.

Northeast of the campground is a BMX Club track and associated sheds for storage. Eight baseball fields are located in the flood plain near the river. Bank fishing and hiking are available along the mile-long road adjacent to the river.

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