Bound by Springfield Ave., 2nd St., Healey St., & 3rd St.
About Scott Park:
Established in 1891-1901 as “East Side Park”
Acres: 3.9
Donors: Thomas G. Wood James R. & Lou Emma Scott
Grants: In 2008: $375,000 IDNR OSLAD development grant
Scott Park Amenities:
Natural Area
Scott Park Path: .2 miles
“Startled” sculpture by Timothy Summerville
Native Prairie
Scott Park is also home to a small, restored prairie area. This prairie area, like those at Heritage Park, Porter Park, and Sunset Ridge Park, is kept healthy through the use of careful prescribed burns.
