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.

Ratz Memorial Park

Ratz Memorial Park Outdoor Sign
  • 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.

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

Red Bud Splash pad with kids playing
  • 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 is open for the 2026 season.

 

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.

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.

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

Visit Parks & Facilities

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

Visit Facebook Page

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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Lincoln Park was the host site for the Red Bud Am250 festival on August 29 - ... See MoreSee Less

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A few lost and found items from the August 29 Am250 Festival. They can be claimed at pavilion 1 at Lincoln Park. ... See MoreSee Less

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Shop, stroll, and explore 🛍️
Vendors open at 8 AM with a wide variety of goods, treats, and unique finds waiting for you. You won't want to miss this fantastic lineup at the Red Bud Am250 Community Festival!
August 29, 2026 • 8 AM–Midnight
Lincoln Park • 525 W South 4th St, Red Bud, IL
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🚗 AM250 Festival Parking Information🚗
Planning to join us for the Red Bud AM250 Community Festival on August 29? We've got plenty of parking available throughout the community, with FREE shuttle service provided from all designated festival parking areas courtesy of Red Bud Community Unit School District #132!
Thanks to the community spirit of Red Bud Regional Hospital, St John Catholic Church & School and Red Bud School District, we have over 750 parking spots available! This includes:
✅ Handicap Accessible Parking
✅ Vendor Parking
✅ Designated Drop-Off Area
⚠️ Please Note:
• The festival is open to foot traffic from all walking trail access points connected to Lincoln Park.
• The walking path between Lincoln Park & Steven Dr will be OPEN to foot traffic throughout the day; however, it will be CLOSED from 7:30 PM–10:00 PM due to firework safety protocols.
• All designated parking areas (yellow) will be marked with festival signage.
• Respiratory Clinic and ER parking lots (red) are for hospital use only. Please help us keep these two areas free for hospital and emergency use!
• West S 4th Street will be barricaded on Saturday, Aug 29. Shuttle service, drop offs & handicap access will be permitted.
• Handicap parking is available at SWIC on a first come, first serve basis; handicap placard required.
• All other festival attendees are encouraged to park in the yellow lots and utilize the shuttle service provided by Red Bud School District.
• Lawn chairs, blankets, & strollers are allowed on festival grounds
❌NO outside food, beverages, coolers, tents or canopies allowed.
We are looking forward to celebrating with you!
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Lincoln Park – Red Bud, IL
⏰ 8:00 AM–Midnight
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It’s hot and there’s still time to frolic at the splash pad. Open daily through September 30.💦 There's still plenty of summer left to enjoy at the City of Red Bud Splash Pad! 💦

Our first full splash pad season is still in full swing, and there's still two more months to make a splash with family and friends.

🕙 Open daily: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

📅 Tentative closing date: September 30, 2026 (weather permitting).

Whether you're looking to cool off on a hot afternoon or let the kids burn off some energy, the splash pad is the perfect place to enjoy the rest of summer. We hope to see you there!
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