Minor Parks
- Hessel Park, 26.9 acres (108,860.438 meters2) of land obtained by the city in 1918, contains a free children's water park run by the city as well as a perimeter path totaling 0.6 miles (0.97 km).
- Eisner Park, sandwiched between Church and University on the city's west side, boasts 2 age-appropriate playgrounds, ball courts, and a baseball diamond. A rec center building also sits on this property.
CLARK PARK, is Bound by S. McKinley Ave., W. Daniel St,, & W. Charles St. Obtained 1909 3.4 Acres Donors John S. Clark, Samuel P. Atkinson It is a great neighborhood park with a modern playground, tennis, basketball, memorial rock garden and water element.
Coordinates: 40°05′57″N 88°17′01″W / 40.099213°N 88.2837°W / 40.099213; -88.2837
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