Northeast Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
Hours
Park listed as open sunrise to 23:00. Spray park is typically open daily 11:00-19:00 from Memorial Day weekend until around early September, weather dependent.
Price
Free public park playground and spray park.
Parking
Parking available
Profile
Strong profile coverage
2 public sources · Checked Apr 11, 2026.
Why included
Inclusive Play Atlas includes this accessible playground because it has enough public information to compare fit, logistics, and source context.
What we verified
What remains unknown
Profile updated August 3, 2026; source check April 11, 2026. Confirm current park hours, construction closures, restroom availability, and the specific accessibility features your family needs before making a special trip.
Hours
Park listed as open sunrise to 23:00. Spray park is typically open daily 11:00-19:00 from Memorial Day weekend until around early September, weather dependent.
Price
Free public park playground and spray park.
Parking
Parking available
Profile
Strong profile coverage
Attucks is the best bet in Carbondale for families wanting an updated inclusive playground plus splash features and room for a longer active outing.
Lewis Family Pavilion
$35 resident / $70 non-resident per dayWills Thornton Pavilion
$70 resident / $140 non-resident per dayLabel
EntryNotes
Municipal park.Price
FreeCrispus Attucks Park is one of the most substantial recent accessible playground upgrades in Southern Illinois. Carbondale Park District and regional reporting confirm that the park renovation added accessible and inclusive play improvements, accessible surfacing, and broader amenities including a spray park, courts, walking space, and reservable pavilions. For families who want an updated play area with room for active siblings and warm-weather splash play, Attucks Park stands out as a versatile destination.
Label
Wills-Thornton PavilionNotes
Seats 80, has electricity, BBQ grills, and is closest to the playground.Price
$70 resident / $140 non-resident per dayLabel
Lewis Family PavilionNotes
Seats 25, no electricity, near the spray park.Price
$35 resident / $70 non-resident per dayThese details reflect published sources and dated reports, not an ADA inspection. Confirm the specific supports and barriers that matter for your visit.
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Phone
(618) 549-4222Address
800 N Wall St
Carbondale, IL, 62901
Last updated
August 3, 2026
Verification summary
Last source review: April 11, 2026
Checked against 2 public sources.
This profile summarizes published information and dated reports. It is not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Reviewed as
Municipal source review
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Carbondale Park District page and accessibility-related grant coverage.
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