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Mt. Vernon Veterans Park

South 27th & Logan Streets, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Runs & Marathons

Beautiful place for sports, recreation and leisure activities.

86 acres of shaded playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, community gardens, in-line skating area and walking path around the lake. Fishing is allowed with proper license. Rent one of several event spaces for your meetings and parties.

What's happening nearby...

Thursday Night Live

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts •  May 29 – Aug 28 @ 5PM

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day - Cedarhurst stays open late until 8 pm every Thursday.

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Friday's Food & Art

The Commons •  May 02 – Oct 03 @ 5PM

Friday’s Food & Art will take place on the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., May to October, at The Commons…

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Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair

The Commons •  Apr 12 – Oct 11 @ 10AM

Find something unique and affordable! Enjoy a different theme each month!

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