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	Time for a Baseball Trip!
	2008 Recreational Softball League information, rules, application, etc.
	2008 Schedule of Recreation Department Events
	2008 Adult Softball/Kickball Standings
	City Parks - View the stats and amenities Map
	Rent Pavilions, Shelters, or Park Properties
	Harrison Park Clubhouse
	Harrison Park Golf Course
	Programs
	Peer Court
	Staff
	Temple Plaza
	Volunteer Opportunities

Our Mission:

The Danville Parks and Public Property Department exists to maintain and enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Danville by providing recreation and leisure opportunities through organized programs and acquiring, developing, maintaining, preserving, and enhancing recreational areas, open spaces, and facilities in the most cost-effective manner.

Vandalism:

You can help the Danville Parks and Public Property Department by reporting vandalism immediately! Phone us directly at 217-431-2272 or call 911.

Facility Rental and Special Services:

Harrison Park Clubhouse

This historic site was given to the City of Danville by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Harrison in memory of his mother, Mrs. Minta Harrison on November 11, 1928. The mayor formally accepted on behalf of the City on November 13, 1928. On February 13, 1940, Harrison Park was annexed into the city by ordinance 4081 which was passed and approved. Mr. Harrison donated the land and house to the city. For more information on rental availability, call 431-2382.

Harrison Park Golf Course

Doug Ahrens, Director
John Smith, Golf Pro
Brock Burton, Golf Course Superintendent

Harrison park Golf Course and Pro Shop
Located at 1300 West Voorhees, Danville (217) 431-2266
228 acres. Provides a 6148 yard 18 hole golf course, Par 71.
Open year round. Vermilion County's BEST kept Secret!

City Parks

Cannon Park

5 acres. 1701 N. Jackson Street, Includes lighted Tennis courts, playground equipment, and picnic areas.

Carver Park

9 acres. 420 E. Williams Street, Softball field, basketball court, lighted tennis court, playground, picnic area.

Danville Stadium

15 acres. 9th & Highland (exit #215 from I-74), Danville (217) 431-2261

Built in 1946, serves as home field for Danville High School, Schlarman High School,

American Legion Post 210 Senior and Junior Teams, and the Danville Dans (NCAA sanctioned, major league sponsored), summer collegiate league. Universal Studio's film featuring John Goodman as Babe Ruth, " The Babe" was filmed in this historic minor league facility. Click here for map.

Douglas Park

15 acres. South Bowman Avenue, Danville

Basketball, horseshoe pits, lighted ball diamond,

pavilion, picnic areas, stage, Skateboard park, & shelter.

Elmwood Park

4 acres. 411 Elmwood Street, Picnic Area, playground, lighted basketball courts.

Ellsworth Park

Oakwood Ave. Danville

61 acre park. Lighted softball diamond, playground, football field, fishing, boat ramp, lighted basketball courts, shelter, & picnic areas.

Espensheid Park

70 acres. Trail and natural wildlife area. Undisturbed natural park.

Garfield Park

North Griffin, Danville

12 acres. Picnic areas, Pool, lighted softball/baseball field, lighted basketball & tennis courts, and playground. The City Municipal Pool is directly west of the park.

Harrison Park Clubhouse

The Harrison Park clubhouse is available for private parties, banquets, wedding receptions and business meetings and can accommodate up to 300 people.

Liberty Park

200 E. Liberty Lane

7 acres. Soccer field, playground, walking trail, lighted tennis courts & picnic areas.

Lincoln Park

1000 Logan Ave., Danville

22 acre park. Home of AMBUC'S new "Playground for Everyone". Lighted Basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic area, playground, Shelter, Bandshell/Stage & trail. Site of Lamon House, Danville Tennis Club and the annual Arts in the Park.

Meade Park

South Oregon, Danville

9 acres. Picnic Area, Lighted ball diamonds, basketball court, playground, tennis court.

Winterview Park

56 acre park. Picnic areas, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields. shelter, trail, sand volleyball court, and natural areas.

Winter Park

900 E. Winter, Danville

26 acre park. Several softball diamonds, playground, sand volleyball, picnic areas, Spray Park, Soccer Field, trail, shelter and refreshment stand.

Home of the new AMBUCS "Playground for Everyone".

Public Spaces:

Baum Courtyard - Picnic areas, art/sculpture. Downtown Danville.

Temple Plaza - Picnic areas, shelter/stage area, art/sculpture. Downtown Danville.