The Center is named after a long-time manager of Garfield Park, Lynda Burrello, who is retired and…read morecurrently serves as President of the Board for Friends of Garfield Park, Inc.The center was opened in 1998 and is a recreation center that has a weight room and gymnasium. Additionally, ping-pong, fitness classes, youth sports leagues (cheer, basketball, flag football, karate, pickleball...), sports clinics, and other recreational activities such as Paws and Claus are facilitated here. They also have an aquatic center attached to it as well. It has it own Yelp page though. The center is not a big facility and it is kind of older, but they have a lot going on and I like it. They have a nice full court basketball gym (that is converted to do other indoor activities. They had pickleball going on while I was there), some break out rooms (that is where they held the gingerbread decorating) and is in the process of building a toddler area. You will find a very nice and well maintained outdoor basketball court in the front of the building and just of the parking lot tooThere is a ton of free parking available in their private lot. The staff there is the friendliest you will find. They were all awesome, from the woman at the front desk to the people that facilitated the activity. I came here for the gingerbread decorating activity. It was well organized and they made it fun. If this was ant indication of how other activities and events are run here then you should be able to come here with confidence in any thing that you chose to do here. This is a fun place with low cost to free activities going on all year round. It is a hidden gem. I had no idea that this was here, and I lived here for over 6 years. It is definitely worth checking out.

So happy Tank G reviewed Burrello Center because I neglected to do so! I come here every Wednesday…read morefor a free workout class and I love it. We alternate between cardio, toning, yoga and more! The staff and instructors at the center are friendly and helpful. The center is a little older and could use some work but it's kept clean for the most part.

Beckwith Memorial Park falls under the umbrella of Indy Parks and is located in what is known as…read morethe Martindale Brightwood neighborhood. The park was established in 1970 and is a smaller park at 5.24 acres. It's pretty much the definition of a residential park - it is located between the Blackburn Terrace Housing Development and the Wheeler Boys & Girls Club. For those who know Indy history, this park is named after Frank Beckwith, an Indianapolis attorney and civil rights advocate whose parents had grown up as slaves. He became the first African-American to run for President in a primary. The park is pretty simple, though it is pretty well maintained. It has playground equipment, football fields, basketball courts, and a shelter. As Ken N. noted, this is really most logically accessed through the housing development - and, yes, there are still speed bumps galore. I was only here briefly as there's simply not a whole lot to do. It's not a destination park. It's genuinely developed to serve this neighborhood - and for the most part, it seems to do that well. I have a similarly designed park not far from my home, however, the park by me is a little bit too hidden for my liking. This park has strong visibility so that parents can keep track of their kids. Overall, this is a solid mid-range park that serves its neighborhood well. However, for those seeking a more destination park or a park with more features this definitely isn't it.

This park is one I would like to give a higher rating, but because it is located where the only…read moreaccess is by going through an apartment complex loaded with speed bumps every 100 feet or so, I found it easier to get lost than to find the park! I was driving around 30th and Keystone and couldn't find an entrance from either main street, so I angled northeast on Baltimore Avenue and drove by the main entrance to the complex. I saw 32nd and turned toward the direction of the park and got caught in the maze of turns, angled buildings and bumps. (I would hate to have to get out of here in a hurry!) Anyway, I found the park and it appeared to be in good condition with new basketball courts, a playground and a single shelter. There was a large trash spill from one of the trash barrels, but that should be an easy fix for the parks department or the neighbors. But I have enough trouble dodging potholes so going through the endless speed bumps make me think I would rather move on to one of the other parks unless I lived here. Review #693

This is a small playspace. Even though it was built in 2004, it still looks relatively new and is…read morein pristine condition. It was built with collaboration of volunteers from the Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil Products, Ingredion Incorporated, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, Children's Bureau, Inc, Rebuilding Together and Sinclair Recreation. The playspaces' donors include Republic Services, Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Penn Station East Coast Subs. Surprisingly, it took them less than eight hours to complete the project. The playspace has a very nice half basketball court, an outdoor classroom area and outdoor fitness equipment that runs along the gate. The ground of the playground area is lined with fine gravel and has very nice and well-maintained equipment that include some traditional swings, a jungle gym with slides, a curvy balance beam, a tilted sky runner, a small luckey climber, modern style monkey bars, and a pebble bridge. It is all completely fenced in, which is nice, so you don't have to worry too much about the little ones running off too quick. There are a couple of benches on the playground area perimeter to sit and watch the little play. The basketball court is well maintained and you will find a hopscotch and four square markings in the back corners to play those games. The markings are starting to fade a bit, but is still visible at this point. The area has three new style picnic tables and a bench in a grass area in the corner of the space and even though the park closes at dusk, it has lights. It is also monitored by video cameras. This is one of the first playspaces that has a sign that says all adults must be accompanied by a child, yes, you heard me right, no adults without a kid. I like that rule. Keeps that from being a hangout spot for grownups and hopefully keeps the creepers out. There is free street parking available in front of and on the side of the playspace. Parking here is easy. This is a very nice and modern playspace. That looks relatively new. I am not sure how much use it gets, but it should get a lot based off of how neat and tidy it is, the amenities it has and the location. I recommend checking out this place, if you are in the area, but remember you must have a kid with you. I guarantee that they will love this compact playspace.

This park is amazing. I am surprised that it does not have more reviews. It is a well kept secret I…read moreguess. I had never heard of it before my visit. The park dates back to 1921 when 40 of its 64 acres were donated to the City by Wilmer and Edna Christian in memory of Wilmar's mother. The park is a bit aged, but has everything I look for in a park. It is also conveniently located right off of the Pleasant Run Trail. The park has three distinct sections and a ton of parking available between its 4 lots and street parking. The park can be accessed from many different ways. One area of the park, near the front, has a couple of baseball fields that have definitely seen better days. It is pretty worn and not well maintained. Across the street at the main part of the park is a couple of ball fields that are in even worse condition than the ones in the baseball complex across the street. There is a lot of green space in this section as well, that is suitable for activities such as playing catch, throwing a freesbee, a soccer game, a football game or having a picnic. You will find three tennis courts in the section as well. They are a bit rough, but would still work if you want a quick match. There is a shelter with picnic tables under it and grills just out side of it. The shelter can be rented and are in fair shape. It has remnants of parties past still there. Streamers were all over it. I almost thought it was police tape. There are two full basketball courts that are very nice. I almost had to lace them up and throw a few down. Other amenities in the area include a nice splash pad and playground. The splash pad has benches around its perimeter to sit. The playground is on a bed of wood chips and has some relatively new equipment that includes a bank of traditional/toddler swings, a pyramid net climber, and a huge jungle gym with a rock climbing wall, pebble bridge, a web net climber, a bunch of slides, bridges, monkey bars, and a bongo. It is a very nice jungle gym. I was impressed. The large building that you see in this section is the family center. I do not know if it is still operating (But I believe it is). It was closed while I was there. This is the section that has the largest of the park's parking lots (there are 2 lots in this section). The third section has a decent football field, with goal post on each end. It appears well maintained. This section also has a shelter with picnic tables under it. It is better than the shelter in the other section but could still use some love. It can also be rented. You will find a another playground in this section. It has much older equipment. It has a smaller jungle gym with monkey bars, parallel bars, bridges, tunnels and a few slides, a bank of toddler swings, a bank of traditional swings, old school monkey bars, parallel bars and big blue arch that I have no idea what it is. This is a hidden gem. It offers a ton to do. I did not however, find a restroom facility though. It is relatively well maintained, even though I saw a lot of trash on the grounds near the shelter. It has a paved trail through it that can be linked with the adjoining Pleasant Run Trail to give you a nice long hike. Yes, some of the park could use some upgrades, but it still works well. This is a destination park that I highly recommend checking out. You could easily spend a half day or more here, especially during the summer.

This park covers a massive area, but it's not as wooded area I like. It has all you need for…read morerecreation: basketball courts, tennis courts, a splash area, large playground, football field, softball and baseball fields, and lots of picnic tables spread throughout. It does have a paved path to walk and a little area to do calisthenics type of exercise off the path. But, it is more like a sidewalk than a park path or trail, or somewhere I'd want to go for a walk. And, it was riddled with litter (not too bad, but consistent); but, it appears to be a very popular park, so the amount I saw want excessive for the traffic. Maybe more trash bins would help. This park looks like it makes a lot of families very happy. The basketball courts were definitely my draw!

I stumbled upon this park over the weekend while walking through downtown Zionsville. Until then, I…read morewas oblivious to this tucked away charming green space. This park features two sections- the higher level has a fountain, small green space and covered shelter overlooking the lower portion of the park with a large, lush field with a paved trail that winds along the Eagle Creek River. This park is located only a few blocks from the Main Street of downtown historic Zionsville and "next door" to the Lions Park. It looked like this was a popular spot to take your pups or ride a bike on the trail. Half the fun is enjoying the homes found on the streets neighboring the park.

This is a great little park to walk your dog in Zionsville. The park is relatively new, about five…read moreyears old and is in a low lying pasture along Little Eagle Creek. There is a good amount of parking in the park's lots upper and lower lots. Paved paths route in a large circle around the park and are accessible and keep Fido's feet clean. There are nice benches at regular intervals in the park for bird watching or just reading a book. At the upper end of the park is a small shelter with bench and a good place to watch summer fireworks. The is also a nice fountain and a few more benches to enjoy the view of the wetlands. This is a quiet hidden treasure in Zionsville and a good place to meditate and relax.

The good news, I suppose, is that help is on the way…read more Thatcher Park, named after former parks director A.J. Thatcher, is a westside park that began as the Thatcher Community Center located at Grande Avenue and Cossell Road. That location proved to be in the way for a growing Allison Transmission - in 1974, the award-winning A.J. Thatcher building (Thatcher Family Center) was opened on 21.9 acres in its current location. This location includes sports fields, ample parking, a full gym, activity room, office space, and a deep diving and instructional pool. Thatcher Park was in the news recently because of a double shooting with one fatality. It's a rare crime in this park, however, as it's typically known as a serene location with an abundance of greenspace. Thatcher has a playground that is fairly wheelchair friendly, a walking trail, a basketball court, a weight room, and an indoor pool open year-round that offers open swim, swim lessons, and water aerobics. I've been on a bit of a nostalgia kick lately with my father's recent passing. I spent a good amount of time at Thatcher when I was a kid because it hosted a lot of sports programs for children with disabilities. I recall swimming, basketball, and other activities. I visited today, however, I have to say I was at least a little disappointed. The park seemed in some degree of disarray. The building seemed dirtier and in some disrepair. The playground was kind of cool with obvious accessibility options, however, it was also obviously somewhat overgrown. It wasn't awful. The green areas were still quite cool and the trail seemed rather nice. At least one shelter was in use and there were kids at the playground. I just thought it seemed very average. The good news, however, is that help is on the way courtesy of a nearly $1 million grant that will spruce up the park including a new and even more accessible playground, areas for 2-5 and 5-12, a walkway, and more. It should really improve the park. Thatcher is still right across from Thatcher Golf Course. Thatcher Park definitely has a lot of potential, however, it's also very much in need of the love it should be getting in the near future. While I have fond memories of my childhood activities here, today's visit left me kind of sad because Thatcher just seems a bit run down and I'm definitely hoping the planned updates will bring this once vital park back to life including, perhaps, a return to being a space for kids with disabilities to gather.

One of the older Indy Parks, but it still has a lot to offer. It offers the same amenities and…read moremore, just a little outdated. Don't let that keep you from the fun. Swim, play, work out, attend classes, hike around the premises. I just finished an adult archery class and had lots of fun doing so. Check out their programs or just come out and enjoy the massive grounds here.

While I was pleased to see the October 20, 2025 re-opening of Hazel Landing Park in Carmel, I was…read moreeven more excited with the debut of the new Bur Oak Bridge. While I've had my issues with Carmel, the truth is this is a city that does its landmarks well and that includes bridges. The Bur Oak Bridge spans 500 feet across the White River. It's 14-feet wide and is designed for both pedestrians and cyclists (or, in my case, wheelchairs). What's cool here? The Bur Oak Bridge connects Carmel and Fishers by also connecting Hazel Landing Park (Carmel) and Heritage Park (Fishers). It also serves as a connector for Monon, Nickel Plate, and Big 4 Trails. This thing is honestly beautiful to look at, constructed very nicely, and super friendly to users. The Bur Oak Bridge was reportedly named after input from Native American tribes and reflects the nearby presence of several bur oak trees. The bridge was an $11 million project. It was a collaborative effort between Clay Township, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, Hamilton County, Delaware Township, and the City of Fishers. While I'd seen it a couple times before the recent snowy weather hit, I had the chance to stop by this week and check it out even in the snow (and people were still using it). Beautiful bridge and I can't wait to use it again once the weather improves.

The secret is out: Eskenazi Sky Farm is the perfect spot for a stunning skyline view of Indy…read more How to get there: Drive to Eskenazi Health, park in the parking garage, ride the green elevator up to floor 7, turn to the right, and BOOM. You're on the roof. Not just a roof, but a roof covered in plants that the hospital actually uses (very cool). There are benches up there that you can sit on and you can even bring food up there to enjoy. Why not?! It's free for the best view in Indy.

Such a precious hidden gem!…read more My bosses made me aware of the sky farm earlier this week. We brought lunch from Duos to the farm in the sky. There are so many little plants growing on the farm. Rachel is the director of the farm and she was able to show us some plants and explain what the space is used for. She let us know that people undergoing treatment are able to take the veggies grown to their own homes. The dietician staff helps to show those checked into the hospital healthy ways to prepare the food picked from Sky Farm. So grateful that I was able to enjoy this hidden gem! Check it out for sure!