Parkview Park - Murphysboro, IL - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

The oldest park in the city is Parkview Park (also known as 9th Street Park) located on North 9th street. This park was organized in 1876 by Murphysboro’s Turin Verein, a German athletic and social club. The park became part of the Park District in 1921. With a small playground and beautiful setting, the park is a great spot for a quiet lunch break or an afternoon picnic. It’s a very popular location for basketball games and also features a playground and lots of shade!

(This information taken from the Murphysboro Park Districts website listed below)

Name: Parkview Park Street Location: North 9th Street Local Municipality: Murphysboro State/Province, etc.: IL Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Date Established: 1876 Picnic Facilities: None Recreational Facilities: Children's playground, basketball court Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Entrance arch Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Fountains: Not listed Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed Special Events: Not listed Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

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