I visited Martin Luther King Memorial Park in early April 2026, right after they finished…read morerenovating parts of it. They expanded the outdoor exhibits, including the Landmark for Peace Memorial, an art piece depicting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy with outstretched arms. They also added lights to the basketball court area and new walking paths, and reopened the Visitor Center, although it was closed when I visited. The playground at MLK Park is still relatively new, even though it wasn't a part of the remodel. It has fun things for all ages, like musical instruments, swings, a huge netted climber, a merry-go-round, and a small playground structure for little kids. The ground is that rubber padding that cushions falls. If you like murals, then come on over to this park, because it got it some murals. There's a mural of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy (of course), but also a mural depicting the "Masters of Disaster," a student chess team from IPS 27 that became national champions in the 1980s. How cool to be good at chess, and also get your mug on a wall in a park!

MLK Park is undergoing a major upscale renovation. I stopped by last week to monitor the progress…read more The park is home to a fabulous sculpture depicting Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King reaching out to each other. The sculpture sits on the ground where Kennedy delivered a moving speech on April 4, 1968, after the assignation of MLK. A nearby historical marker describes the importance of the speech. Many visionaries contributed to the Park and Memorial conception, including the Simons Brothers, The Pacers, politicians and artists. The sculpture was designed by Indiana artist, Greg Perry and cast by Daniel Edwards. I find the sculpture exceptional and moving. A modern Memorial Center is under construction just north of the Statue. The Center will house Park staff and exhibits about MLK and civil rights. An MLK quote is inscribed on the Center wall "Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that," Several contractors were working during my visit and the Center is behind closed fences during construction. It is hard to say when the Center will open, but I would guess Spring of 2026. A modern and colorful playground is also on the park grounds with climbing structures, swings and more. The made of the playground is soft matting material to improve safety. A swimming pool and basketball courts are also contained on the park grounds. Lots of green space is maintained on the park grounds. Landscaping efforts are in progress between the statue and Center with new walkways and signage. There is free street parking surrounding the park. Park use is free (not sure about pool use though). Several interesting murals of MLK surround the park. I look forward to visiting with my granddaughters when the Center opens. This is a moving Memorial and fabulous resource for the city.

You will find this park right next to and in the backyard of the Concord Neighborhood Center. This…read morepark has just had some massive renovations. Over one million dollars worth in fact. It has free parking on the streets adjacent to the park. It is not a very large park, but they put a lot in it. There is a shelter with picnic tables under it. The shelter is very nice. The park also has one of the best full basketball courts that I have seen in a park. The court floor is made of plastic tiles and it awesome. You will find a workout bike and 2 elliptical machines out here too. The playground area has new, high tech equipment that includes two saucer swings, an expression swing, spinning cups and a mega jungle gym with slides, climbing nets, bridges and ladders. It is a very colorful and impressive jungle gym to say the least. The play area ground is lined with the bouncy rubbery surface that is being used at a lot of the newer playgrounds. It is so soft and comfy. There are a few benches around the play area for parens to sit and watch their little ones. There is also a huge circular sandbox in the area. It has about a 3 foot high wall and is totally enclosed. In the front of the park is a multi-exercise workout machine where you can use the equipment to do a variety of exercises (a lot are listed on a board that is attached to the machine). Even though the park does not have a designated trail. You could use the sidewalk of the block that the park is located to get a good workout. The park may have some green area to play at some point, but while I was there, the park did not have much grass, only straw laid down. This is a greta park just outside of downtown. The only thing this park is missing is a restroom facility. You can get a good outdoor workout here and/or watch the littles frolic on the playground. As I mentioned they also have a world class basketball court here.

This small park is located in one of those neighborhoods that is just beyond downtown, about a…read moreblock south of Morris Street. While we see a lot of investment further east in Fountain Square and Bates Hendricks, this neighborhood is still waiting for the boom. The park does have a number of benches for parents to watch their kids play on the climbing and swinging equipment. But other than that, there aren't many amenities like restrooms, a parking lot, or water fountains. There is street parking, but only east bound, so I had to turnaround to be able to park here. On the positive side, there is a lot of green lawn to the west of the playground, so if you have a kid that likes to run, he/she should be able to zip around here. I did notice a basketball court on the west end of the park area, but because it is located so close to the back of the Concord Neighborhood Center, I couldn't tell if was part of the park or the Center. Review #522

Thompson Park is such a beautiful, modern playground! I love that there's no mulch--the playground…read morehas a soft, rubber-like surface that's comfortable to walk on, and everything was very clean and well maintained. There are so many different activities and play features for kids to choose from. I was especially impressed by the sensory-friendly and inclusive features throughout the park. They have a communication board as well as a large basket/nest swing that provides more space and support than a traditional playground swing. I really appreciate parks that think about children with different sensory, communication, and mobility needs while still creating a space that's fun for everyone. Thompson Park definitely did that. Such a great park for families, and we'll definitely be back!

This park recently went through a remodel, and it has been a hit ever since! The playground…read morereceived a complete renovation and now features one of the tallest attractions at an Indy park. There are slides, swings, climbing areas, and plenty of fun options for kids of different ages. Right next to the playground is a shelter area that we rented for my son's graduation party. The rental was around $150 for the day, and we booked it easily through the Indy Parks website. One thing to note is that some people may not realize the shelter is reserved, so we had a few people try to use it during our event. We printed out our reservation confirmation to have proof that it was paid for and reserved. The shelter has four large picnic tables and a grill, which worked well for our gathering. The biggest downside is that there is no electricity and no restroom nearby, which was disappointing considering the rental price. Having those amenities would make the space much more convenient for larger events. The park also has a remodeled basketball court and a trail area for walking or enjoying the outdoors. There is a smaller parking lot, and during busy times some visitors park along the grass. This was a decent venue for my son's grad party. I just wish the shelter included electricity and closer restroom access for the price.

We went up to the window and we're told it had just thundered and we had to wait 30 minutes before…read morewe could enter the pool area. We needed to use the restroom and were denied access because it was in the pool area. The facilities looked nice from the outside. There is plenty of parking. The area is near a school and is rather quiet. By the way... It didn't rain for two more hours

We just had my sons birthday party at the shelter here & oh my goodness when i say bees..... they…read morewere everywhere. It's getting pretty cold out too so i couldn't imagine what it's like when it's hot out. Bathrooms were disgusting too & no one at our party wanted to even use the bathrooms. Other than that the park was okay and that was our main reasoning for choosing here as the park is pretty big.

Park is very clean. Plenty of room for birthday parties or other events. The trail is well kept…read moreand has restroom. Plenty of children's recreation equipment. Highly recommended.

This park, although located nearest to Cumberland, is across the Hancock County line and has a…read moreGreenfield address. Located along Buck Creek on the far east side, the park is sponsored by the Lions Club. What makes this park hard to review is that it appears to be undergoing a transformation. I didn't see any master plan kiosk that would share the vision, so I could only go by my own observation where some of the equipment looks much newer than the pieces in the back. There also appears to be new bridges that span the creek and there is straw spread along the paved walkways that looks like they are trying to grow grass. But at this point, there wasn't much green poking through. There are a couple shelters and two playgrounds, a volleyball court, a basketball court, and pathways that run by the creek. Like many of the parks I visited today, the recent rains had created a high water problem and much of the park was a bit squishy if you got off the paved paths. So, for the pieces that look new, I am encouraged. But some of the older pieces, including the shelters, could use some attention and use of the park is definitely subject to water levels of the creek. Review #779

This town is crazy for baseball. Not only does it have diamonds just a few blocks away at…read moreScamahorn Park, but they have more here! During my visit, the lack of parking was evident as I searched for a spot to park during a game. Settling for some parking down from the park, I was able to notice a few other amenities to the east of the ballfields: a basketball court, shelter with tables, and a small playground with a few benches for adults. The equipment and fields looked to be in pretty good shape. Review #823

Brookside Park is one of Indy's oldest and largest parks. Founded in 1898, the 108-acre park is…read morealso one of the last to have its designated funding from the American Rescue Plan put to use. The park's crown jewel may very well be its 20,000 square foot Family Center that was built in 1928. It features an auditorium, gymnasium, and classrooms - all of which can be rented. What else can you do here? There's a disc golf course. There's one of the best sledding hills around and rolling hills throughout. There are shelters for rent, basketball courts, an outdoor pool, a winter warming center, and playgrounds that continue to be under renovation. During the summer, Brookside Park is well loved. During the winter? I'll admit it starts looking a bit rough. I was driving through it today on my way to work, and I was a little dismayed by its condition. However, it's nice to see playground enhancements in process along with improved trail work. The people I meet here are almost always friendly, though the surrounding neighborhood can be a bit hit-and-miss. The family center has a nice concrete ramp into it. There's accessible parking around the park. Overall, Brookside Park is a good but not quite great park for me. It's one of Indy's legacy parks, however, I'm hoping once its upgrades are done it'll get the love it really deserves. I drive this way a lot these days as there's far less road construction to get downtown. Between this and Spades Park just a bit further up the road, it makes for a peaceful, easygoing start to my work day.

This will be a great park once the ground surface is completed under the playground. We will keep…read morewatch.

I've discovered something after 10+ years living in Indiana. And that is: A lot of people in…read moreIndiana love basketball. It's true, it's true. So it would make sense that a facility dedicated to the state's favorite sport would be awesome. Pacers Athletic Center is a huge basketball facility with eight courts. This is where basketball camps, practices and tournaments are held, and it's located inside the Grand Park campus in Westfield. Apparently, volleyball is also played at this facility, too. I thought that maybe this is where the Pacers practice, but no -- it's just named after the team. I was visiting Pacers Athletic Center to cover a basketball camp that was led by Tyrese Haliburton. In case you're disconnected from basketball like I am: Tyrese Haliburton plays for the Pacers, and he is a big deal! He's a good basketball player. He's also a pretty good person, because he puts on kids' basketball camps here in Indy and in his home state of Wisconsin. This facility was a good venue for this camp, because it had more than enough room to hold the more than 300 kids and their parents, basketball players, staff and other people involved in the event. There's an upstairs overlook (the Pacers Fan Zone) with lots of tables and chairs, and it's a nice, out-of-the-way place to get a 360-degree look at all of the courts. There's also a snack bar, vending machines and lots of space to walk around. The parking lot is big, but depending on the event and the time, parking can be a little iffy.

I'm not sure where they find the referees, but I'd say 8 out of 10 have absolutely no idea what…read morethey are doing. And the fact that the PAC allows them to continue reffing is beyond me. Kids are constantly being hurt and refs are not making the calls because they are underpaid and overworked, so they want to get home. Or the refs say "they are only in 1st grade...etc" how will children ever learn if you allow them to continuously foul, travel, double dribble etc? Or you just have refs that referee like this is street ball. They have some amazing coaches. But be very careful when you are paying your thousands of dollars for your child or children to play. They advertise all coaches have played or coached at the high school, college or pro level. But that in fact is false. You can end up with a coach who has no experience listed anywhere online, no high-school stats, but went to college and got a degree in sports media. A coach whose teams are beat by 60+ points and no in game adjustments are ever made. And I know everyone has to start somewhere but I'd recommend a coach with no experience start off in a bite size league for 3 & 4 year olds. Coach Mike and Coach Ajay though 10/10. Pros. You can look them up and see all of their achievements. Absolutely amazing coaches and know what they are doing.