Colbert Park in Savoy: What Families Can Expect

Head over to Dana Colbert Park in Savoy for a Champaign-Urbana area family favorite playground experience

Find out what you need to know about Dana Colbert Park in Savoy

Our list of features you can find at Colbert Park is so long we couldn’t possibly write it all out — but we are going to try. Amazing equipment, musical path complete with game stops, small fishing lake, lengthy paved path (for dog walking, strolling or running), pavilions with grills and cornhole, sand volleyball courts, sledding hill (or rolling hill in the warm months) — these are just some of the features we love about this Champaign-Urbana family favorite.

Located near the Savoy Walmart and Willard Airport, Colbert Park really isn’t that far from the heart of C-U. And since you know we will drive for a good playground, this one has a permanent spot on our list of best C-U parks and playgrounds.

A Village of Savoy park, Colbert Park is a 55-acre park with paths, a dock (for fishing the stocked lake), abundant green space and of course, the impressive playground.

Tips for your Trip From Other Parents

Bring hats and sunblock. There are not a lot of shady trees here. There are pavilions and also a protective roof over the dock area by the lake. But if you are supervising your kids closely on the playground, there is no shade.
Bring kites if it’s windy. The hills are great places to launch a kite!
Bring your fishing pole and bait! If you don’t have any poles, you can check them out at the Savoy Recreation Center. At dusk, the fish will go crazy for stale bread.

FAQs

Is this park good for toddlers?

Yes, there are two structures. The smaller structure would be appropriate for a preschooler (ages 2 to 5). It has sun catchers, smooth and wavy slides, two climbing structures and a series of vertical climbing platforms. Littles also love playing with the colorful spinner. Nearby, there are baby swings and a child-parent swing.

The larger structure is rated for school kids (ages 5 to 12).

What amenities are offered?

Large and small hills
Fishing lake (please catch and release)
Both large and small pavilions (talk to the Savoy Recreation Center to rent them if you have a more formal gathering
Mile-long paved path that encircles the lake
Unique playground pieces, particularly, super sized instruments and the United Way Born Learning Trail (with various activity stations)
Side by side volleyball courts

How are the bathrooms?

Dana Colbert Park has portable toilets on site.

Are there picnic tables and grills?

Yes, there are pavilions and picnic tables scattered throughout.

Is there any shade?

There aren’t any shady, mature trees—only younger trees. However, there are many places to get relief from the sun. Pavilions, a roofed dock and the sun catchers on the equipment provide shade.

When is this park open?

The park is open dawn to dusk.

What is parking like?

There’s a large parking lot at the entrance to the park, and there’s another lot in the middle of the action by the lake, large hill and playground equipment.