Nelson Center
The Franklin P. Nelson Recreation Center is a 2,100-seat multi purpose ice arena and recreational facility located in Springfield, Illinois. The ice arena has two NHL regulation-sized ice sheets.- Type: Sports venue
- Description: recreation center and sports venue in Springfield, Illinois, United States of America
- Also known as: “Nelson Recreation Center”
- Address: 1601 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Oak Ridge Cemetery and Lincoln Tomb.
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Heritage site
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Oak Ridge Cemetery is an American cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The Lincoln Tomb, where Abraham Lincoln, his wife and all but one of their children lie, is there, as are the graves of other prominent Illinois figures. Oak Ridge Cemetery is situated 2,700 feet southwest of Nelson Center.
Lincoln Tomb
Tomb
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The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States; his wife Mary Todd Lincoln; and three of their four sons: Edward, William, and Thomas. Lincoln Tomb is situated 2,100 feet southwest of Nelson Center.
Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum
Museum
The Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum is a museum of African-American history and culture located in Springfield in the U.S. state of Illinois. Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum is situated 2,900 feet south of Nelson Center.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Grandview and Springfield.
Grandview
Village
Grandview is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Grandview had a population of 1,405. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. Grandview is situated 2 miles east of Nelson Center.
Springfield
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Springfield is a city in the center of the state of Illinois. It is the state's capital — not Chicago — and the county seat of Sangamon County. Springfield is best known for its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, and there are several historic sites that are dedicated to him.
Bissell
Hamlet
Bissell is an unincorporated community in Clear Lake Township, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. Bissell is located on Illinois Route 54 and the Canadian National Railway near the northeast border of Springfield. Bissell is situated 4 miles east of Nelson Center.
Nelson Center
- Categories: recreation area and sports location
- Location: Sangamon, Illinois, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
39.82778° or 39° 49′ 40″ northLongitude
-89.65118° or 89° 39′ 4″ westOperator
Springfield Park DistrictOpen location code
86FGR8HX+4GOpenStreetMap ID
node 11291730301OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=sports_centreWikidata ID
Q16620284
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