A peaceful spot where we practiced some kicks on day 60 of my tour across America to raise awareness to the mental health benefits of martial arts training

It is a small park among the cool and nostalgic signs at the start of Route 66. It is a worthwhile place if you are in the area and want to understand how the US developed before the interstate system was established. I hope this area continues to improve.

Small roadside drive thru park. A couple picnic table and signs.

Its Smack Dab in the Center of Springfield, Missouri! THE BIRTHPLACE of Route 66! Theres so many places to have visited here Locally. But because Reds Hamburg Was the FIRST Drive In Ever in the United States!

Small. Peaceful. Rain garden and neat history in this area.

Me and my wife, went there had a beautiful picnic or barbecue just to such a beautiful place. We took our little barbecue grill with us and had a great afternoon picnicking.

Great place to stop and chill out while touring Route 66!

Great place to take in the scenery and relax.

I have wanted to travel route 66 and at least I my wife found this area when we were in Springfield.

Not sure what it is. Kinda boring. Maybe okay to eat lunch. Just not the best part of town.

Lovely and tranquil spot.

Very pretty idea- this is about 8 blocks from my office, I often eat lunch there. However, I must sit in my car because there arent any benches, picnic tables, playground equipment, etc.kind of a strange park- its like they started gung ho and then stopped. It has a lovely eye catching sign. Its quiet, despite being on a busy street, but the lack of facilities is puzzling.Unless you had your own food and place to sit, Im not sure why you would stop here.Anyway, I still like it be because of the neato sign, the curvy street going through it and because its given me many peaceful lunch hoursGrams gives this 4 out of 5 stars

Not much to it actually, there is a small park with a few parking spots unfortunately the birth place of route 66 apparently has lost its nostalgia

Such a great experience to be able to travel back in time and almost imagine how it would have been the place to be back in the day! A perfect glimpse into the past when you walk down college Street!

Fun stop on 66

Love it hey there is firewood for sale right off of college between melvi s and route 66 rest stop basically! Remember to stay local with your purchases. Help the little guy, its almost Xmas I can only imagine how they or anybody may need the extra cash in exchange for you to stay warm with the wood they can provide you with all winter I would surely assume!

Cool little park to stop and think about all the history of Route 66. Cant miss the Reds Giant Hamburg sign. Hoping the area continues to improve!

Nice little Route 66 stop. Stretch your legs and enjoy the birthplace of Route 66

I love to live in Springfield MO. Because it is a good City to live in and shopped and alot place to eat dinner

Nice little picnic area

Interesting and informative

My soulmate and I did another extended weekend trip to his other place in Parker, AZ. He had been to Kingman before and wanted to take me there for the day. The pre-planner I am, I created a list of things to see and do, and the Powerhouse Visitor Center (formerly the Desert Power & Water Co., 1907-1911) was one of those. Inside, is where the Route 66 Museum stands. Im a hit or miss on museums. I usually prefer to go at my own pace, and not be led or lectured to. I realize many prefer that. This museum was on your own and for the admission price, it included an electric vehicle display at the end of the museum and the chance to use your admission ticket to visit other local landmarks.

Peaceful quiet park. Wish there were more places to sit.

Must see place if you are stopping each route 66 locations

Cute little park.

Nice small park. Had info about the Route 66 birthing.

Where it all began a trip through the past

It is a really neat place full of a lot of interesting history.

Still being worked on but looks like it will be a nice park

Brings back a lot of Good memories in Springfield!

Very relaxing here. Nice place to get away.

This is one of the parks in my neighborhood. I often take my work breaks here. It is lovely in the Spring and Summer. In Autumn and Winter though, you can see the glaring field of trash left by the homeless camps. It is a real shame we cant get these people houses they can trash up, instead of one of Springfields tourist attractions. Its also a hub for vagrants, so if you happen to be a smoker, bring extra or be prepared to be told off for not giving away your cigs to the bums.

Needs more than a picnic table

Cute little park with picnic area.

I like the place,disliked what was going on there. Like a hang out for lost Souls...

Quite small. Quaint

Really good mini park to just pull over on the side of the road and relax. Great picnic area as well!

Park features a historic Giant Hamburg sign from a restaurant that used to be on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri. There is also a modern Route 66 mural sign, a metal sculpture Route 66, flower and rain gardens. The Frolicking Mosaic Mural a mosaic tile mural on a low concrete wall is across the street. The mural is in fair to poor condition with light graffiti and some tiles missing. Not a place to spend the night. If you have children keep a close eye on them. Park has no facilities like restrooms, park benches or picnic tables. Behind the park is a steep hill leading to railroad tracks which I think are seldom used. The hill is grown up and looks like it had demolished concrete ruble along the top at the back of the park. An abandoned house boarded up is across the street. Neighborhood is a bit sketchy.

My wife and I walk around there alot

Pretty little roadside park. No bathrooms

Cute roadside park. Plenty of tables and sitting area, Shade trees, and porta-poties

Beautiful addition to downtown area.

Cool art across the street

Historic but not much to see.

I have visited and confirmed my lost indigenous tribal heritage has been stolen

Just a small resting area

Neat! Lots of history

Jus a quiet place with surroundings that takes a simple visit and a dream could come true

Cool spot! Stopped for a geocache.

Great stop on route 66

Nice place that needs flowers and maybe playground Equipment

GET YOUR SHROOMS ON ROUTE 66

Beautiful park

Good place to have a picnic

Cute nice

Some of the signs are cool

I love it

Love this place

Needs work

Awesome place

Fun place to see

Nice little park

Buds Tire and wheel. A+

Needs a High wall between it and the homeless camp.

Not really much to see or do, but its a nice spot for a short walk.

Fun fun fun.