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Lakeland Center: Carbondale Park District is an event venue at 925 S Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902. Events include Reservable pavilions, Spray park, Playground rentals. It is in Jackson County, about 56 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 925 S Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
- Phone
- (618) 549-4222
- County
- Jackson
- Highways
- Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51
- Distance
- about 56 miles from Paducah (straight line)
- Book or inquire
- https://cpkd.org/parks-and-facilities/attucks-park/
About Carbondale
Carbondale is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, with a population of about 21,800. Founded in 1853, it grew as a railroad crossroads and transportation hub by the Civil War. The city is known for Southern Illinois University, which began as a teacher training school in 1874 and is now a major research university. Carbondale also hosted one of the earliest Memorial Day observances in 1866. Located on the northern edge of Shawnee National Forest, the city lies in the Big Muddy River watershed. Visitors can reach Carbondale via Illinois Route 13 or U.S. Route 51, with Amtrak service available and the nearest major airport in St. Louis, about 82 miles away. Nearby attractions include Giant City State Park and Shawnee National Forest.
Getting there
- Highways
- Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51
- Rail and air
- Amtrak service available; nearest major airport in St. Louis
- Nearest city
- St. Louis
Around Carbondale
- Woodlawn Cemetery: Site of one of the first Memorial Day observances in 1866.
- Southern Illinois University: Flagship campus of the SIU system and a national research university.
- University Museum: Houses 60,000 artifacts and hosts traveling art exhibits.
- Varsity Center for the Arts: Renovated theater serving as a performing arts venue.
- Giant City State Park: Known for its natural beauty and longest totality during the 2017 solar eclipse.
- Shawnee National Forest: Large forested area near the city offering outdoor recreation.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Lakeland Center: Carbondale Park District located?
- Lakeland Center: Carbondale Park District is at 925 S Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902, in Jackson County.
- How do I get to Lakeland Center: Carbondale Park District?
- Carbondale is served by Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51. It is about 56 miles from Paducah.
- What kinds of events does Lakeland Center: Carbondale Park District host?
- Reservable pavilions, Spray park, Playground rentals.
- How do I book Lakeland Center: Carbondale Park District?
- Reserve a Pavilion
- What is there to see in Carbondale?
- Places to see in Carbondale include Woodlawn Cemetery, Southern Illinois University, University Museum, Varsity Center for the Arts, Giant City State Park.
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