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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...

Ash Bash Art & Music Festival

Roadhouse Harley-Davidson •  Aug 03 @ 2PM

Ash Bash is a fund-raising event, proceeds go to Lymphoma-Leukemia research.

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Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair

Veterans Memorial Park •  Aug 10 @ 8AM

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

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United Way Food Truck Festival

Downtown Mt. Vernon •  Aug 24 @ 3PM

Come hungry, leave happy, and support a great cause!

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