Jobson Natural Playground

McLean County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.50336414, -88.97032711

600 Grandview Drive
​Normal, IL 61761

 Official Website
Jobson Natural Playground does not yet have its own web page.
https://www.unit5.org/Page/1
*Note that while this playground is for the entire community, it is also a school playground. Please be respectful of school activities and limit general playground use to outside of school hours.
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Activities: 
Other (natural playground)
 
Season/Hours:  unknown
 
Dog Friendly:  unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online: no
On Site:  unknown
 
Parking:  parking lot
 
Amenities:  unknown     
 
Restrooms:  unknown
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free admission
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  unknown
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  open grass space, trees, natural features
 
General Description:  16-acre natural school playground including arboreturm; adjacent to Constitution Trail
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

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More Information:
January 11, 2024 episode from https://www.wtvp.org/local-programs/you-gotta-see-this/​

https://www.25newsnow.com/2023/10/08/normals-all-natural-playground-brings-out-creativity-every-kid/

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/intricate-details-went-into-the-design-of-natural-playground-at-colene-hoose-elementary-school/?utm_source=wmbd-wyzz_app&utm_medium=social&utm_content=share-link

https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2022-12-15/a-new-way-of-playing-huge-natural-playground-all-but-complete-in-normal
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https://www.wjbc.com/2021/05/13/multi-million-dollar-gift-to-fund-world-class-natural-playground-in-normal/

https://www.25newsnow.com/2022/12/14/donor-natural-playground-finds-his-gift-is-taking-shape-normal/

https://jsdinc.com/news/may-2022-news-archive/colene-hoose-playground-groundbreaking/

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/natural-playground-almost-ready-for-playing/
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https://pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-unit-5-breaks-ground-on-natural-playground-at-hoose/video_d908b5ce-3c29-5df4-a420-8863eb1a430d.html

https://www.bienenstockplaygrounds.com/blog/colene-hoose-elementary-school-update/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISdPPmMo2MQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZSfPO-xw-c

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Managed by:
McLean County Unit District #5
1809 West Hovey
Normal, IL 61761
309-557-4000