The City of Red Bud, Ill., boasts considerable green space for residents and visitors to enjoy. With 5 parks and hundreds of trees planted throughout the community, guests and homeowners alike feel the blue skies and open air of a rural atmosphere, even from the heart of downtown.

Whether you’re a guest to our town or a long-time resident, be sure to take in one of our outdoor events or visit one of our parks for some recreation.

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Ratz Memorial Park

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  • 603 W. Market St. Red Bud, IL

  • 618.282.2315

HOURS:

Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily and is free to the public.

Amenities

  • Barbecue Grills

  • Playgrounds

  • Soccer Field

  • Grass Volleyball Court

  • Paved Fitness Area

  • Climbing Rock

  • Grass Kickball Field

  • City Pool

  • Splash Pad

  • Seasonal Restrooms

  • 4 Rentable Pavilions

For pavilion rental questions and inquiries, contact City Hall at 618-282-2315.

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Lincoln Park

  • 525 W. S. 4th St. Red Bud, IL

  • 618.282.2315

HOURS:

Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily and is free to the public.

Amenities

  • Softball Field

  • Tennis Courts

  • Paved Walking Trail

  • Muskets Football Complex

  • Restrooms

  • Playground

  • Sand Volleyball

  • Soccer Fields

  • Barbecue Grill

  • Basketball Courts

  • Fitness Station

  • Gaga Ball Pit

  • Pickleball Courts

For pavilion rental questions and inquiries, contact City Hall at 618-282-2315.

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Pool & Splash Pad

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  • 603 W. Market St. Red Bud, IL

  • Pool: 618.282.2898 (Seasonal) City Hall: 618.282.2315

HOURS:

Splash Pad is open (seasonally) from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily and is free to the public.

Splash Pad opening date is Friday, May 22, 2026.

 

Red Bud City Pool is open daily (Mon-Fri: 12 p.m.-7 p.m.; Sat-Sun: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.) and there is an entrance fee.

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Amenities

  • Barbecue Grill

  • Playgrounds

  • Soccer Field

  • Volleyball Court

  • City Pool

  • Splash Pad

  • Restrooms

For pavilion rental questions and inquiries, contact City Hall at 618-282-2315.

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Event Coverage

The City of Red Bud has enrolled in the GatherGuard program that provides special event coverage for purchase by the renter/organization. The renter/organization may use the links in the chart below to apply for special event coverage at the park their event is being held at.

Park Address Coverage Link
Ratz Memorial City Park603 W. Market St.View Coverage
Lincoln Park525 W. S. 4th St.View Coverage
Red Bud Sports Complex146 Powell Rd.View Coverage
Lions Park146 Powell Rd.View Coverage
Red Bud City Clerk AKA City Hall Park200 East Market St.View Coverage
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Park Address
City Hall Park200 E. Market St.
City Hall Pocket ParkView Map
Community GardenView Map
Lions Park146 Powell Rd.
Lincoln Park525 W. S. 4th St.
L.V. Finley Memorial Park902 Locust St.
Pool & Splash Pad623 W. Market St.
Ratz Memorial City Park603 W. Market St.
Red Bud Sports Complex146 Powell Rd.
​City Hall Park

City Hall Park
200 E. Market St. (behind City Hall)

 ​City Hall Pocket Park

​City Hall Pocket Park
200 E. Market St. (behind City Hall)

 L.V. Finley Memorial Park

L.V. Finley Memorial Park
902 Locust St.

Corner of Locust Street & Summit Street Gazebo and picnic area

 Lincoln Park & Red Bud Pickleball

525 W.S. 4th Street

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 Lions Park

Lions Park
146 Powell Road

(contact a member of the Lions Club to reserve the pavilion)

Amenities: Rentable Pavilion, Playground, Seasonal Restrooms, Public Fishing

 Red Bud City Pool. & Splash Pad

​Red Bud City Pool & Splash Pad
623 W. Market Street

Phone: 618.282.2898

 Ratz Memorial Park

Ratz Memorial City Park
603 W. Market Street

 Red Bud Sports Complex

Red Bud Sports Complex
146 Powell Rd.

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Opening EARLY! Splash pad is opening on Friday, May 22nd!

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The windscreens are up at the Red Bud Pickleball Courts!
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πŸŒŠβ˜€οΈ Splash Pad Countdown Series β˜€οΈπŸŒŠ

Just ONE week until the Splash Pad opens! Have you marked your calendar? Opening day is May 23, 2026!

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Thank you VFW Auxiliary 6632 Red Bud, IL and VFW Post 6632 Red Bud, IL for your work at Lincoln Park! - The VFW Day of Service is a month long initiative held in the month of May where veterans nationwide host community service projects. The event highlights the VFW and Auxiliary continued commitment to their community. This year’s project by the Red Bud VFW Post 6632 and Auxiliary was placing mulch around the trees at Lincoln Park on Saturday, May 9. ... See MoreSee Less

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πŸŒŠβ˜€οΈ The countdown is ON! β˜€οΈπŸŒŠ

πŸŽ‰The Splash Pad opens on May 23, 2026! πŸŽ‰

πŸ’§ Open daily: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
πŸ’§ FREE admission
πŸ’§ Open to the public
πŸ’§ No rentals β€” just drop in and enjoy!

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