Dodds Park
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Area110 acres (45 ha)
Elevation748 feet (228 m)
| Dodds Park | |
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 Dodds Park Softball Complex | |
 Interactive map of Dodds Park | |
| Location | Champaign, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 40°07′53″N 88°16′58″W / 40.13139°N 88.28278°W[1] |
| Area | 110 acres (45 ha) |
| Elevation | 748 feet (228 m) |
| Created | 1969 |
| Operated by | Champaign Park District |
| Status | Open all year |
| Public transit access |  MTD |
Dodds Park is located in northwestern Champaign, Illinois near Parkland College. This 110-acre (45 ha) park (roughly one fifth of the total Park District holdings) is noted for the "Tribute to Olympic Athletes Monument" on its grounds. The park was purchased in 1969 for the sum of $298,495.
The park has 7 lighted baseball fields and 12 soccer fields on its grounds.[2] Additionally, it features a small playground and picnic tables.
