Colburn Park in Loami, IL

If you are looking for a peaceful place to let the kids play, look no farther than Colburn Park in Loami, IL located less than half an hour west of Springfield.  This peaceful spot is great for letting the younger kids run off some energy at the playground while you or the older kids kick back with a fishing pole at the lake across the parking lot.  This offers a unique opportunity for everyone to have fun.

Playground
The playground here is pretty basic, slides, tic tac toe, and monkey bars, but is plenty to keep the little ones entertained for quite some time.






Picnic Area
There is a nice picnic area next to the playground, perfect for an enjoyable lunch or supper without breaking the bank. 

Fishing
What would a park be without some great fishing?  Bass, bluegill, and channel cat all call this 10 acre lake home.  Best of all, you can drop in a line while keeping an eye on the playground!  Or if you don't have the kids, go for a hike around the backside of the lake for a little better fishing spots.  I'm sure I've had my bait taken by at least a fifty pound catfish...or maybe it was just a tree :).  Good luck!

Location: Loami, IL 62661, USA

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