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Hobbs Park

2851 Fox Bridge Road Springfield, IL 62703

Phone: 217-544-1751 ext. 1004

Park Info

Hours

Open Dawn to Dusk

About

  • Established 1963
  • Acres: 7.2
  • Located in southeast Springfield near the intersection of Fox Bridge Road and Culver Avenue.
  • The park is bounded on the east by Fox Bridge Road. On the south are railroad tracks, Culver Avenue and a residential area beyond. On the north is the wooded abandoned railroad that eventually will become part of the park. North of the area is a row of residential lots facing Stanford Avenue. North of Stanford is Bunn Park.
  • This 7.2 acre park is dedicated to ball diamonds.
  • Of the three diamonds, two are lighted and have bleachers and dugouts. The remaining field has movable bleachers.
  • The westernmost ball diamond is known as the Kelli Hogan Field.
  • Although the Park District does not own the Kelli Hogan field, it is maintained and permitted through the Park District as yet another venue for youth baseball/softball.
  • A small playground near a concession and restroom building are centrally located in the park.
  • A 30-vehicle gravel parking lot is on the park's east side, off Fox Ridge Road.
  • The park has only a few trees located near the parking lot.
  • Hobbs park is named in honor of John W. Hobbs. The park was named in his honor for his recognition and support of the Khoury League Baseball Program.

Rules & Regulations

Be SAFE and Have Fun when you take your dog out to our parks! REMEMBER:

Features

  • Baseball Fields
  • Parking Lot
  • Picnic Area/Tables
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Softball Fields