Footprints to the Park
Footprints to the Park is a three-mile walking arboretum beginning at Cross Main traveling through Springfield’s historic district to Idle Hour Park and back downtown.  Along the trail you will see “In Sacred Union”, the 10’ bronze sculpture of President Abraham Lincoln located in front of the Washington County Judicial Center. The trail also features historic sites and numerous trees that have been identified along the path.  A walking tour map is available to guide you. 

Download a printable walking tour map or for more information, call 859-336-5440.

Idle Hour Park
1075 Highway 555, Springfield, KY
859-336-5447

Idle Hour Park is Springfield’s first-rate city park featuring four tennis courts, two baseball diamonds, a softball and Little League field, two tee ball fields, basketball, volleyball, croquet and shuffleboard courts. Horseshoe pits, a paved walking-jogging trail, two playgrounds, two concessions stands, and several picnic areas with four shelters are open to the public. Get directions!

Lincoln Homestead State Park
5079 Lincoln Park Rd., Springfield, KY

Lincoln Homestead State Park is a 153-acre park on land settled by Abraham Lincoln's family. The actual building in which Nancy Hanks, mother of President Lincoln, lived during her courtship with Thomas Lincoln is preserved here, as well as a replica of the 1782 cabin where Thomas Lincoln lived as a boy.

The Mordecai Lincoln House is the one structure in Kentucky, of those formerly owned by members of Abraham Lincoln’s family, which still stands largely intact on its original site in an unaltered condition.  Built by the president’s favorite uncle Mordecai in 1797, the house reflects his financial security and social status at the time. 

The park also has a museum, gift shop, picnic area, playground, three fishing lakes, and an 18-hole championship golf course and a pro shop. View directions!

Contact Lincoln Park at 859-336-7461, or visit: www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/lh

Willisburg Lake
859-375-2477

Willisburg Lake, a fishing and boating lake of approximately 160 acres, is located 12 miles northeast of Springfield in Willisburg on Highway 555. Willisburg Lake offers sportsmen a haven among the gentle hills of Washington County. Bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish are among the favorite catches. The lake offers a launching ramp, boat rentals, bait, tackle, and supplies sales. Willisburg Lake is located on KY 555 near Willisburg and is easily accessible from the Martha Layne Collins/Bluegrass Parkway. Get directions!