Playground

If you’re local to the south side of Springfield, you already know about the splash pad over at Southwind Park — and the playground right there alongside it is worth knowing too. The water feature keeps kids happy on those brutal Illinois summer days when the heat just won’t quit. It’s set up to be accessible, which matters more than people realize until they actually need it. Honestly, between the splash pad and the playground at 4965 S 2nd St, you can easily burn a whole afternoon without anyone complaining.