Substantial drainage and dredging were required to turn the wetland portions of the future park into ponds and grassy space.

[2] The carillon, operated by the Springfield Park District, contains 67 bells built by Petit & Fritsen.

Concerts are held year round every Sunday and on Wednesday evenings during summer months.

[4] It is the home venue for the UIS Prairie Stars men's and women's tennis teams.

This article about a property in Sangamon County, Illinois on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub.