Lake Victoria Park - Springfield (IL)

3 /5 Jennifer Filler: Not the safest places to go. Daytime is okay but I do not recommend going at dark. Some of the homeless stay there under a pavilion.

1 /5 K O: We stopped to look at this park when we were visiting from out of town. Discovered it is just a neighborhood park in a low-rent part of town. The friendly group gathered under the pavilion offered us some beer, but we got the impression they dont see a lot of white people there. The park looks rather neglected. There was trash around the lake, and not much scenery to enjoy. Geese were protecting their babies, and didnt want people around, so we didnt stay long.

1 /5 Joseph Frank: Loaded with garbage bicycles and grocery carts Springfield really needs to clean up their parks and take out the trash... this is supposed to be Illinois capital what a joke...

3 /5 Dakota: The geese can be a bit of a nuisance and the people drinking and smoking in the area. However, during early spring, there are some delightful sights to behold, including red-winged blackbirds, turtles, and crayfish. If youre into fishing, youre in luck as the pond offers fast bluegill and catfish. Additionally, theres a convenient drinking fountain for pets. While there arent any restrooms, on-site, you can easily head across the street to Hardees . The pavilion is equipped with electrical plug-ins that actually work well for charging electronics or playing music, making it a practical space. Just note that there are no barbecue grills available, so plan accordingly for your outdoor activities.

1 /5 Kyle Foutch: Its a dump. No literally; there is garbage everywhere. Discarded tires on the banks of the "lake", which is a filthy pond. It doesnt even feel like a park at all, its basically the back 40 of the appartment complex. Got the "you dont belong here" vibe from the people there hanging out in the parking lot. Wont make that mistake again.