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Jeremy "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park

Tourist attraction Park

One of the Best Places To Visits in Jackson County


Address

31 Homewood Dr, Carbondale, IL 62902, United States

Website

boocastlepark.com

Contact

+1 618-549-8221

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (646 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 8 pm

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  • 5/5 Roger M. 1 year ago on Google
    Grown ups will enjoy as much as children when you explore the hidden gem of a park dedicated to the memory of the owners son who tragically died in an accident. Boo loved Dungeons and Dragons and his father and friends transformed this magical park into a castle and grounds where dragons and wizards roam. Trap doors await with hidden passages to open up in a different room in the castle. Beautiful flower beds surrounding metal sculptures of winged creatures. We visit a couple times a year and find new things that we have never seen. Bring your kids and try keeping up with them as they wonder in amazement. What an incredible place.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel N. 9 months ago on Google
    What a great place! The castle was fun to wander in, even as an adult. The sculptures are all very interesting. Love that it is free! They also have shirts for sale! The office is across the street in a large 2+ story house
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susie D. 8 months ago on Google
    Such a nice park for kids and adults alike! Father built park in honor of his beloved son Jeremy! Castle is a maze of angles, stairs,and rope/plank bridge with lots of friendly medieval character statues!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer A. 2 years ago on Google
    I think what this family has done to honor their child is spectacular! This park is such a cool place for children and D&D fans to visit. I don't know how the game is played but there are many characters set up throughout the park. The adult size castle fort is much larger than we thought it would be. It's a great place to check out if you're in the area. They have a donation box there so try to take some cash with you to drop in.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin B. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place to take the kids! The castle playground is so much fun and the dragon statues really make it unique. The kids are already begging to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April C. 8 months ago on Google
    Awesome place to take the kids to play! Even fun for adults! Nice area to have a picnic!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Austin T. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place and so do my kids. really enjoy the atmosphere and style of the park. Thank you so much for the safe place to play!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bethany M. 5 months ago on Google
    Unreal...coolest playground ever! Castles, wizards and dragons, oh my! They even sell t-shirts the place rocks. Check it out, especially if you dig the medieval vibe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abby C. 11 months ago on Google
    A hidden gem!! No clue this place existed until my gps took me the back roads to carbondale. I love the story behind it, a lovely memorial park. It looks straight out of a kids book, will be going back

  • 5/5 Marissa M. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely magical.. my son didn't want to leave and who could blame him! Beautiful family tribute memorial ❤️ I will definitely donate and purchase a shirt or two We will definitely be back when we are in the area & hope to see a bathroom erected by that time

  • 5/5 Brandi B. 6 months ago on Google
    One of our favorite parks to visit, alot of times we bring a picnic lunch-as it is perfectly suited for it!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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