Parks and Playgrounds

Cannon Park
Greenbrier Road, Carterville
Two playgroud structure - one for little kids and one for older kids. Lots of swings and slides. Sand volleyball pit, picnic gazebo, 1/2-mile track around lake, fishing pier.

Jeremy "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park (Castle Park)
Giant City Road, Between Carbondale and Giant City State Park
Large wooden structure for climbing, crawling, exploring.

Energy Park

Playground equipment (very sandy!), basketball court, picnic tables and a walking path.

Herrin Park
1010 N 5th Street, HerrinLake, bridges, fountain, ducks/geese, several really great play areas for all ages, ball fields, picnic areas, walking path

James Street Park
405 James Street, Carterville
Playground equipment, picnic tables, ball fields

Ray Fosse Park
500 E. DeYoung Street, Marion
Several play areas for all ages, picnic areas, swimming pool, ball fields

Turley Park
Glenview Drive, Carbondale, next to Murdale Shopping Center
Large playground structure, swings, mini-car, fountain, picnic areas, large grass play area. Beware - the playground floods after a big rain.