On my way into downtown Springfield when I spotted this park and hunted for a power outlet. It's…read morebeen cold the last few days and the onboard battery in the Sprinter van is running low. Surprise, there is an outlet here! It's on the north side on the building with restrooms (which was locked). I plugged in and took a walk around the park. Tennis/pickleball courts, a single baseball/softball diamond, walking paths, playground, skate park and several picnic areas with barbecue grills. Absolutely a pleasant experience this morning and now I'm at 100%. [Review 19690 overall - 144 in Illinois - 662 of 2023.]

Review Visit: May 12th, 2015…read more Iles park is about as park-y as you can get. It has your typical gazebo/pavilion where you can host birthday parties. There is some playground equipment for the kids to burn their excess energy on. There are some open acreage where you can have a picnic, play hacky sack, throw some frisbees, fly some kites, and various other outdoor activities. Besides all that, there really isn't much else to say about Iles. It seems to be a great spot to hang out with the kids or go on a walk with your significant other.

Good clean fun. That's how I'll describe this experience…read more This is a grown up activity and is not what I'd call a place for kids. There are rules that have to be followed for the safety of all. This is a place for grown folks that just want to get together and chill without a couch. There is no booze or a kitchen but they did have snacks and drinks for sale...and they allow food order/delivery. When we arrived were greeted immediately and all expectations were conveyed upon entry. We signed a waiver and received instructions and tips on how to throw and play the games. We were given opportunity to ask questions and were able to call for referee assistance to address the issues of great competition. It was all fun and laughter as the professionals threw their axes in the lane next to us. Did you know there is an ax throwing league? We'll, there is but they didn't need a handicap like in bowling so I didn't qualify. Anyway, we came out for my sons 30th birthday and I promise, I let him win in honor of his special day. There were four of us in our group and I scored a consistent zero so the others wouldn't feel intimidated. We played several games that included the ax of different sizes and ninja stars...or whatever they are called. The stars, of course, was my favorite because I was able to get them to stick to the board more often. If you've never thrown an ax before, you should this. It's competitive for sure and a good workout for the arms, back and core...and it's a lot of fun, even when you consistently score low numbers. I had a blast and we'll be coming back sure. Thumbs up to Real Axe Throwing of Springfield, the city of Springfield and the entrepreneurs that keep bringing us fun things to do in Central Illinois. Real Axe Throwing of Springfield puts Springfield on the map.

Absolutely fantastic! We were early for our session...no problem got us set up. Went over the…read morerules. The lady (sorry cannot remember her name) demo-ed how to throw the axe. She watched each of us and offered suggestions to improve our throw and aim. It was not long before all of us were hitting the target regularly. We hadn't thrown before. Facility was clean. Throwing area was big enough you didn't have to worry about the person throwing at the next target.

We absolutely love Ergadoozy! When you walk in, on the left…read moreis the welcome desk. If you hadn't been here before, they will explain everything to you! It's $12 for kids over the ages 1-12 and $3 for adults (ages 13+). If you have a crawler or an infant, it is also $3. They also offer fun passes, which saves money in the long run if you plan to go often. 6 month pass for 1 child is $120 and a 12 month pass for 1 child is $220. 2 children for the 6 month pass is 170 and 2 children for the 12 month pass is $320 and so on. They have up to 4-6 kid packages and I'm sure they have more if you need it. They also have prepaid fun passes which is a punch card for $100. 10 punches allows you to bring 1 or more children at a time. Regular price for 10 entries is $150, so you're getting $50 off. 1 punch = 1 child and 1 adult entry. No expiration dates. My 15 month old has loved this place since she was 8 months old. They have plenty of rooms and things to do. I definitely recommend it here. It is mostly clean but certain areas could be maintained a little better.

I was happy with the front of the facility which catered to littles. Of course, my four year old…read moregrandson wanted to go into the climbing structure in the back. There were no signs regarding age, so I saw no reason to refuse. There was another little boy about three back there, too. Both of them got up in the structure, couldn't see their mom and grandma and wanted to come out. The complexity of the structure made it confusing to find their way out and they both started screaming for us and panicked. The man at the front desk just kept on reading his book or phone and ignored the chaos. I am way too old to try to climb up into the thing so I was lucky that the young mother retrieved her son then went after my little guy. Much better supervision is needed there. I won't be back.

I've always loved Washington Park! It's very clean, peaceful and one of my favorite places to see…read morenature, take in beauty and get some good walking in and/or a morning run! Being back in the city for a few weeks has really brought back many memories from years ago! This is where I had so many highlights as a teen. Prom pictures, family gatherings, awareness walks and so much more. This is such a beautiful park, located in a beautiful and calming part of the city! Park closes at 10:30 but it's very large, clean and many places to sit.

Beautiful park, lots of wildlife. Loved walking around and seeing all of the landscape, and the…read moreflowers around the botanical garden!

Nice dog park, but wouldn't know it was there, if you didn't know about it. The park has a walkway…read moredown to the two gated areas; one for small dogs and the other for big dogs. It seems to be well maintained and by little beagle, Cash, has so much fun running around and making new friends each time we go.

i would have rated higher but all parking at dog run is handicapped only . while biking and hiking…read moreis mostly non-handicapped . ball park parking is all non-handicapped . about 5 dogs and 6 human pets usecats this park 360-365 days a year . the play area is very good in large dog area also small dog park is some times used for new dogs to meet regulars one on one . most of the large dogs play with small dogs ( they let small dogs win at play). the only problems is when people puppy (little kids) use dogs pool in summer (kids are welcome to play with dogs but please ask dog and owner first and supervise your child during play time) remember it is a dog park . cats are welcome if their dog friends state the cat thinks it is a dog and acts that way !!! ****** i live in Illinois not California as listed in post ******

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent view. Great…read moremenu with great atmosphere! The patio bar is simply awesome. The Sunday cookout is second to none!!

The Yacht Club is awesome!! First and most important, best steak you'll ever eat, incredibly tender…read moreand always comes out exactly how you want it. Unfortunately, I haven't dabbled much in the rest of the menu, because that's what I get every time I come for dinner! The staff is all amazing and incredibly friendly - they treat you like family. The bar is also a great area to relax and even have dinner, especially with the remodel that was done.

This was my first escape room experience and I am glad I went. I had fun exploring the room with my…read moredaughter and our friends as we tried to figure out what to do and how to solve the next object. The friendly, knowledgeable Game Master who greeted us in the lobby also provided hints when it was apparent we were struggling and didn't know what to do. The hints were great because they still made us think and work together to answer the clue and move along through the game. The hour experience was so much fun. We can't wait to try another awesome room at Amazing Xscapes! These escape room are great for at least 2 people, but better with 6 or more. Young and old all have a way of thinking it through to solve the clues. Good for couples, double dates, families, teens, young adults.

This was our 14th escape room in the last 12 months and we had an amazing time in the 80s themed…read moreroom, so much so we immediately booked one for the following weekend (today) for the Haunted Hotel. Even though it's an almost 2 hour drive for us, it's very much worth it. The entire staff is very kind & welcoming. Super friendly to chat with too. The puzzles were fun & engaging and just the right level of difficult to make it fun but not too easy (2 adults, 2 pre-teens) Also love that many pieces were 3D printed. We are avid 3D printers so it was fun to see all the different things that were in there. Also, I cant forget to mention our game master, Julia, she was SO awesome, very friendly & helpful. If you're in the area for any reason I highly recommend stopping in for a fun game.

A beautiful spot to spend time outdoors, walking, praying, and being alone. There are Dominican…read moresisters who host this space, with some animals, the grounds, an art center, and some retreat space that can be rented. They hosts events seasonally; I recommend walking the labyrinth.