This is a great educational stop just off I65 to get out in nature and stretch your road tripping…read morelegs. There have been at least 280 species of birds spotted here and the educational center even provided an opportunity for viewing them from indoors if the weather doesn't cooperate.

Really great place to learn about birds. They have indoor exhibits that are taxidermy and a few…read moreindoor spots you can few wild birds. One overlooking the water and one viewing some feeders that they have. Outdoors they have several live raptors that you can view in their enclosure including a bald eagle. We were lucky enough last time to go on feeding day where they feed the owls, eagles, vultures, and hawks and taught you about the species and why this particular one was there. Very fun and fascinating. Highly recommend stopping here!

What a nice little park. I highly recommend visiting the tennis area at Craig Park, and just…read morewatching people hit balls for a while. It's relaxing. There are bleachers at which to sit, and you can just sit and watch, and talk or not talk, depending on whether you're alone or sitting with someone who understands the value of talking and not talking. I'm usually visiting parks with my children, but this time, I did not. How luxurious to enjoy a park as an adult without children! Ingrained habits die hard, though, and I still made a beeline for the playground to check it out. The playground at Craig Park has some fun and somewhat modern equipment: multiple slides, traditional swings, things to climb. The playground area has wood chips on the ground. There's also a surprising amount of shade on the playground because of all of the trees around the area. Shade is so nice and kind of rare in a playground! Near the playground, there's a gaga ball court, pickleball courts and the aforementioned tennis courts. If you walk a little ways away from the playground -- just follow the paved trail -- you'll find a few different spots with fun things to play on along the way. This isn't the most modern park, but it's a nice and peaceful place in Greenwood to spend some time.

Craig Park has a little something for most people. Tennis courts, pickleball courts, a nice play…read morearea for little children, some covered shelters, paved walking paths that seem appropriate for all abilities. You can park off Smith Valley (watch out for the crazy double roundabout) or you can park in the center area south of the baseball/softball fields. In the evening, it's wellness and feels very safe for walking This is also the area that is used for fireworks for the Greenwood Fourth of July never on 4 July event If you want a farther walk, then just around that park you can add in the park at the library and cross the road which makes a nice circle.

This park never gets old for us. We stroll through here a couple times a week since it's located…read morejust around the corner from our house in the Old Northside. From the little community library and changing flowers with the seasons to the sensory section of the park and fountain, it's a peaceful refuge in the heart of downtown. We like to sit on the bench and listen to the birds chirp. It's a very simple pocket park that is managed by the neighborhood foundation. Throughout the year, you'll find small events, neighborhood cleanups and engagement photo shoots taking place here. It's a perfect spot to take a book and read for awhile.

The park is located in a somewhat upscale neighborhood, the Old Northside Neighborhood. This is a…read morevery small park that is maintained by the neighborhood. It is decent and consists of a fountain, a sensory garden for the visually impaired and a gazebo. The walkway is mostly gravel around the park. Free street parking is available in the neighborhood that the park is in. The fountain was not operating while I was there, but it was full of pumpkins and looked very festive. There are benches around and just off of the fountain. The gazebo and decent sized and has seating. It is well maintained. The sensory garden sits in the back of the park and it is for the visually impaired. There is a nice bench back there too. The park is well maintained and sits between two houses. If you are not paying attention you could pass it. You will find some green space pockets at the park and there is a give a book, take a book kiosk in an old green newspaper dispenser. The park is home to special events, such as Plunder in the Park. This is a decent park for someone wanting to take a load off. It is not however, as peaceful as it is intended. There are many houses under renovation in the neighborhood and lots of construction nearby. On top of that, there was a lot of neighborhood dog barking going on while I was there. So, this park is not worth making a special trip for for definitely cool if you are in the area or live in the neighborhood.

I just thought the view itself was very pretty. Being able to overlook the highway was nice.read more

I finally checked out Idle Park on the south side of Indy. I knew it was a community park where one…read morecould sit in stadium seats and watch the highway. It was all that. However, I wasn't prepared for the sweet path walking up to it, the signs, benches, and the bins of bricks. It also made me sad as people have added graffiti and broke some of the chairs. I wish it could have been cleaned up and then maintained. It has potential to be a better place!

This is the spot for indoor and outdoor kid friendly fun. The interior is small, hosting many…read morerescued reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic animals. There's a small play area with lots of opportunities for hands on learning. Outside there's chickens, walking trails, a play set, and giant chess board for good weather fun. This park is free to explore. Staff is knowledge and passionate about caring for the animals. Looking forward to coming back to check out some of the programs.

I finally stopped by Helen Pecar Park this past weekend on my way through Hendricks County to my…read moreparents' home. Pecar Park & Nature Center is a fairly new Avon Park that is a unique balance of primitive meets contemporary. The park has its own naturalist and the nature center offers turtles, tortoises, bearded dragons, and other animals. There's an amphitheater that is primarily used as an outdoor education space. The Nature Center can be rented by the hour or by the day (only between the hours of 10am-9pm). Pecar Park offers 9 primitive campsites, though there is an indoor bathroom and shower to make everything a little less primitive. Rental of a campsite is $15 for township residents, $25 for non-residents. The park also offers a playground, community fire pit, pod, greenspace, GLOW lab, and geocachers should know geocaching is available at this park (and encouraged). Pecar Park still feels like a work in progress. It's one of those parks that's always a dilemma for me - technically, it's accessible. Yet, it's really not. The way Yelp's accessibility questions are phrased, technically this park meets them. However, this park tends to be a place where it's best to have a companion with you, especially if you have mobility issues, as there are places where paths are a bit more rustic and even the playground is a bit more natural in setting. Pecar Park is off the main drag in Hendricks County and seems to be a still underutilized park. It seems to be more about natural activities than just "fun." There's also a bird aviary and a low ropes challenge. Again, this feels like a work in progress but a cool work in progress. It seems like this park has grown a bit since its 2019 opening, however, it remains one of Avon, Indiana's more underrated gems. While accessibility is definitely a bit of an issue here, with a little assistance it's likely one can really appreciate this more natural and relaxed setting. As near as I could tell, the nature center itself was solid in terms of accessibility. I got everywhere I wanted to go here - it just took a little effort.

The terrific great idea for outside concerts. They have a great concerts where they bring the…read morenumber of local band to as well as concerts by the greater Greek community Band and Band. Can you just bring chair a blanket set an alarm out, there's a great amphitheater.

Nice park and simple play set but works for the little kids. The highlight for my son was the car…read morehe could sit in and "drive." The area is kept clean and nice.

This is a delightful park and almost living museum in the town of Waverly. There is a lot of great…read morehistorical information as you walk in the park as well as buildings that share history from the height of Waverly and commerce along the White River. We also took the trail along the river for a short walk and found it to be well maintained. It is a paved path but has lots of trees and nature along the way so you feel as if you are stepping into the woods. There are several spots along the path to stop and sit as well as take a picnic or fish. We will for sure come back in warmer weather! This is a wonderful spot with not a ton of traffic so you can have a nice picnic, walk and see some history all at the same time. Plus they even have spaces for bonfires which means s'mores! Highly recommend checking this lovely park out.

This is a very low key, historical, nature park. They have a decent sized private lot. to park in…read moreand serves as the trailhead to White River Greenway Trail. It is 4 mile out and back paved trail that is ADA accesible and runs along the White River. It is a very nice scenic trail and there is also a free boat launch there as well. You can either jog, walk or bike the trail. It is very scenic, well paved and nicely marked. The park is the annual host to the Morgan County Festival the last weekend in September and they host other events there throughout the year. This town was destroyed in 2008 by a severe flood and their was an extensive effort to restore the town by the county. The park has lots of green space and there are picnic tables and benches scattered all around the grounds. There is a shelter called "The Gathering Place" with a table (with a built in checkers/chess board) and some blocks to sit on under it. There are also corn hole boards, a couple of gazebos, a mural wall, and a horse shoe pit there as well. Also placed along the grounds are information placards that give little tidbits about the town, it structures and some of its history. The park's green space is perfect for field activities such as kite flying, frisbee throwing, flag football games, soccer games, picnics or playing catch. The park is home to some historic buildings including an operational church ( built in 1900), a bank (built-in 1918), a blacksmith shop and some barns. It spans 55 acres and runs along the White River. It is a nice park that has a peacefulness about it. It does not have a playground so it caters to those wishing to trek the trail, learn a bit of history, or relax with nature. The park is pretty clean and well maintained. i enjoyed my time here. It is one of the town's best kept secret. If you are looking for a nice park located off of the beaten path and away from the hustle and bustle of the cit. This is the place for you.

I was out driving in Fishers yesterday as I needed a different view and wanted to grab a meal at a…read moredifferent restaurant than usual. After grabbing dinner at nearby Mashcraft Brewing, I was headed home and thought to myself "Hey, I've never actually driven down 106th Street." So, I did. When you get my age, that's about as close as you get to impulsive. Seriously, I have to admit that I'd never even heard of Heritage Park at White River before yesterday. I started to drive in and completely fell in love with it. As Ken N. notes, it's mostly a park for adults and/or adults with families. It's a calmer, more serene space geared toward more peaceful activities. There's nary a playground to be found and the entire 33 acres of the park scream out "event" rather than social gathering. The centerpiece of the park is the historic Ambassador House. The perfect description of this park is, indeed, "charming." Originally built in 1826 at the corner of 96th & Allisonville Road, the Ambassador House is a Greek Revival-style home that served as the summer home of Indianapolis attorney Addison Harris. Harris served as the U.S. Ambassador to Austria-Hungary from 1899-1901. The Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens can both be rented for special events - in fact, they were in use when I arrived yesterday. You can still visit the park during these times (there's a separate parking area), but access to the house itself is limited. The outdoor event area, complete with a European-style terrace, can accommodate up to 250 including in the Garden Tent. The outdoor area is only available from April - October. The indoor area, which can accommodate up to 60, is available year-round. Heritage Park offers greenways, multi-use trails, nature trails, picnic areas, a shelter, a nice-sized sledding hill, tables, and trails. There's also a public restroom. You will not, however, get a playground or sports equipment. For some, this is a negative but I'll confess I see it as a plus because even adults deserve a park and this is a nice, well kept one. Considering the use as an event space, the lack of "playing" is consistent with the charm and natural ambience of the setting. Heritage Park also hosts some of Fishers more powerful events such as Yappy Hour and Wine Down Wednesday. Because the natural setting has been largely maintained (though it's fair to say the residential surroundings are at times viewable even on the trails), it's not uncommon to see a variety of flower and animal life. Birdwatching is especially popular here. I noticed a wheelchair ramp into the Ambassador House, an obvious add-on to increase accessibility. Fishers has a strong history of addressing accessibility and this park is consistent with that vision. There's a half-mile paged loop that serves as the entryway to the larger White River Greenway. There are benches around it. You can also find benches at the more nature-centered trail. The park also hosts the Angel of Hope! I'm going 5 stars with this park - while it may not have all the features of traditional parks, it's a wonderful park for adults and families allowing for special events and an atmosphere that will make those events special. This was my first visit - it won't be my last.

Heritage Park is a 33 acre park that sits back hidden from the road. The entrance is located at the…read morecorner of 106th street and Eller road. It is known for its wooded trails, one of Fishers best sledding hills and the historic Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens. The Ambassador House and gardens can be rented year round for special events and weddings. In addition to the house and gardens, there are nature trails home to a variety of birds and plants making it ideal for birdwatching and nature study. There is also a paved half-mile loop trail that serves as the first segment of the White River Greenway. The park is open year round daily from dawn to dusk.