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Washington Park (Springfield, Illinois)

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The Velasco Tennis Center is a tennis facility located in the park. The facility contains 12 courts with six being lighted and a pro shop. It is the home venue for the
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Bounded by Fayette Ave., Williams Blvd., Walnut St., MacArthur Blvd., S. Grand Ave. and Chatham Rd.,
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Velasco Tennis Center
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Washington Park (Springfield, Illinois) is located in Illinois
Washington Park (Springfield, Illinois) is located in the United States
Springfield, Illinois
92000483

Thomas Rees Memorial
Carillon
Springfield, Illinois
National Register of Historic Places
Springfield Park District
conservatory
botanical garden
greenhouse
species
cactus
iris
rock garden
rose
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
carillon
Petit & Fritsen
UIS Prairie Stars
List of botanical gardens in the United States
List of Registered Historic Places in Illinois
"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service

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