The Springfield Park District, established in 1900, is the public park authority serving the metropolitan area of Springfield, Illinois, United States. The Springfield park district, which is separate from the municipal government of the city of Springfield, covers approximately 2,500 acres of open space. The park district has taxing power over about 60 square miles of Sangamon County; it operates 40 facilities that include four public golf courses. Facilities include:The park district's flagship open space, Washington Park; An Illinois State Natural Area and Important Bird Area of Illinois, Carpenter Park; and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant Southwind Park.