ATTRACTIONS PARKS Anderson Gardens North of Memorial Park on Lake Ripley, just off Highway 22 Anderson Gardens is a miniarboretum park located on the northeastern corner of Lake Ripley with a picturesque gazebo. Archery Range and Pie Shape/Dog Park Across Lake Ripley D rive from Memorial Park Litchfield’s Archery Range and Pie Shape/Dog Park located across from Memorial Park on Lake Ripley — has eight acres for dogs to run free as well as picnic tables and garbage cans. Next to the dog park is an archery range, which features targets at 10-yard intervals up to 80 yards. Becker Park One block south of East St. Paul Street, between Gilman and Chandler Avenues Located on South Chandler Avenue, Becker Park is an openplay area with a swing set and a small hill perfect for sliding and sledding in the winter. Central Park Off Sibley Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets The heart of Litchfield, Central Park and its bandshell are home to activities throughout the year, including outdoor music, a farmers market and community meals. It is in downtown Litchfield along
Sibley Avenue. Crescent Park O f f Nor th Crescent Lane , near Litchfield Sports Complex This playground is located in the Crescent Lane development and has a swing set and playground equipment. Disc Golf The disc golf course at Litchfield High School has eight holes. Jaycee’s Park Between Memorial Park and Lake Ripley Campground on Lake Ripley Situated between Memorial Park and the Lake Ripley Campground along Lake Ripley, this park is ideal for a day on the lake or packing a picnic: Jaycees Park has a picnic shelter, playground equipment, dock, boat launch and ice fishing access. Lake Ripley Campground Off Lake Ripley Drive between Lake Ripley and East Lake Ripley The municipal trailer campground has 32 sites, 12 with sewer, water and electric, 20 with water and electric, as well as permanent restrooms and showers. All sites are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Legion Memorial Park Near 551-593 Lake Ripley Drive Built in 1994 this park is dedicated in memory of all veterans of all wars.
Students and adults carry out brush and branches from the Prairie Park nature trail. The cleanup was part of an FCCLA project in fall 2020.
Lion’s Li ’ Park P k Off West Pleasure Drive west of Highway 22 Located on the north shore of Lake Ripley, Lions Park has a playground, fishing docks, walking/ bike path and large picnic shelter that may be reserved through Litchfield Community Education. Litchfield Sports Complex Between the armory and the high school on Gilman Avenue Located near Litchfield High School on Gilman Avenue, the Litchfield Sports Complex features a variety of athletic facilities, including four softball fields, four tennis courts, a horseshoe court, two outdoor hockey rinks, basketball court, soccer area, skateboard park, two Little League fields and Optimist Park – home of the Litchfield Blues amateur baseball team. The complex is also home to Litchfield Public Schools’ athletic facilities. Memorial Park East edge of Lake Ripley, just off South Sibley Avenue The location for many Litchfield Watercade activities, Memorial Park lies along the east edge of Lake Ripley. A community-built playground and a splash pad are
popular att this l attractions tt ti thi park, k which also includes 175 feet of b ea ch , s wimmin g d o ck s , lake ove r l o o k , b ike / w a lk in g p a t h , an A rmy tank an d f ield cross memorial, sand volleyball court, lake access, large picnic area and restrooms. Ness Park On North Miller Avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets A large park located off North Miller Avenue bet ween Six th and Seventh streets, Ness Park has a swing set, picnic tables and volleyball court. North Casey Park Near Shell and Davis Motors off North Sibley Avenue This park is an open play area with a swing set located on N. Miller Avenue between Ninth and 11th streets, with Jewett Creek along the east edge. In the winter there is a small hill for sledding. Optimist Baseball Park East 10th Street At the east end of 10th Street, this ballpark has a full-sized baseball field with seating and two smaller fields.
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