This is Mooresville's main public park and home to many sporting fields, athletic facilities and…read moreactivities. There are a multitude of hiking and walking paths; some paved others more rustic trails. There is a large public pool and splash pad, with restrooms, showers and changing facilities. The pool area has a large multi story water slide as well as two smaller straight slides for younger children. Next door to the pool is a Zip line with a chair for two people to ride together for only five dollars. It is only open during the warmer seasons. There are seven shelters of various sizes and well as playground equipment near some of them. There are two full size basketball courts or four half courts depending on how you visualize them. There are four complete and fenced in baseball diamonds each equipped with full size backstops to protect spectators and they are well maintained. There are at least five, probably more, soccer fields with goals for community practicing and leagues. Shelter No. 1 is located just to the right of the main entrance and has a permanent volleyball net plus horseshoe pits and some swings. The basketball courts are nearest this shelter and a short walk. Shelter No. 2 is the largest with a large parking lot and is located just to the left of the main entrance. It features the largest and main playground. Shelter No. 4 is on the other side of this huge playground and is located very near the equipment. Shelter No. 3 is also located towards the front of the park, but smaller and has a small single piece of playground equipment with a slide next to the shelter. Shelter No. 6 has its own playground equipment but is within a short walk to the main playground visible across an internal road. There is parking for a half dozen vehicles. Shelter No. 5 looks like a gazebo and is the smallest of the seven but a bit more secluded from all the shelters towards the front of the park. There is parking here for a half dozen vehicles. Shelter No. 7 is double the size of an ordinary shelter and located in the back next to the soccer fields. You can see the wooden bridge leading to the rustic hiking trails in the woods. There are permanent restroom facilities located adjacent to this shelter. There is plenty of marked parking spaces here along the road as well as a small parking lot in front of the wooden bridge. If you like to walk or hike, I recommend parking in the lot by the bridge in the back and starting from there. There is also another open soccer field beyond the trails I have used for kite flying.

I have been to this park a few times and it is a mega-park. It is massive, spanning 150 acres. I…read morelove this park It has everything you could want in a park. There is tons of parking available here spread out between a few different lots depending on what area of the park you are visiting. In the front of the park you will find a 4 shelters that are spaced out. Each shelter has picnic tables under them and grills next to them. The largest of the shelters is by the biggest of the parks playgrounds that has nice equipment that includes a huge jungle gym with slides, animals to climb on, and swings. The ground is lined with rubber matting. Also in the front of the park, you will find two decent full basketballs court that are in good repair. Of in the distance, in the corner close to the main road, you will find three horseshoe pits. The pits are not the best, but will do. You will find a gazebo off by itself and a restroom facility up there in the front of the park too. a little deeper into the park, is another playground area by one of the 4 shelters. It consists of a traditional bank os swings and a jungle gym with climbing equipment and slides. You can take the road further to the back and you will pass a gazebo with seating, picnic tables, and a small shelter on your way to the soccer fields. This is a huge green space that has some small bleacher seating and in addition to soccer can be used for other stuff like playing catch, football or frisbees. Back there you will find another shelter with picnic tables under it and grills nearby and a restroom facility. A little further past that you will find a picturesque bridge. If you cross the bridge, it will lead you to another area of muliti-use soccer fields. The bread and butter of this park is its trails. It has miles of very nice paved trails that go all through the park. There is also a storybook trail and a fitness trail that is just to the side of the bridge. The parks has some very nice trails and are very peaceful as well. I love walking the trails and have done a couple of 5K races there. The park has about 4 baseball fields that are decent. They could use some maintenance though. It is primary used by the Mooresville Baseball League. They have a batting cage, and a snack bar over there as well. There is a zip-line in the park somewhere, but it was closed for the season when I was there. The waterpark look decent, but was also closed. In front of the waterpark and right by the park's maintenance office is another small playground area with a medium jungle gym with slides and another shelter with picnic tables under it. This is a first class park that has everything including horse shoes, shelters that you can rent, green space for days, trails for miles, a water park, zip line, multiple playgrounds, a fitness trail, gazebos, and tons of parking. It is well maintained and very clean. This is one of the best parks in the area and it has something for everyone. I highly recommend this park.

This trailhead is located in the small town of Amo. There is a decent sized free parking lot…read moreavailable to park. The Vandalia Trail is s short 17 mile trail that runs through Hendricks County. It is part of Indiana's National Road Heritage Trail, a 150-mile continuous system of trails. The trail is in great shape, easily accesible and well paved. You have the main trail, which is for cyclist, runners, walker and joggers and another trail that runs parallel to the main trail for horses. The horse trail is much shorter though and runs only 3 miles This trail head has benches available to sit and restroom facility to use. There is a share-a-book kiosk, and dog clean-up bad dispensers there as well. I like this trailhead. It is not very visited, even though they have regular events such as a weekly organized bicycle ride. There was only one other person on the trail, at least that I saw, during my Saturday afternoon visit.

I have visited Carter Station several times while walking the Big 4 Rail Trail. The 20 acre park…read moresits off the trail and holds a pond, paved trail around the pond and nine parking spaces. Vegetation around the pond is natural and a bit wild. A single bench sits on the west side of the pond. The pond is home to many species of birds. I saw red winged blackbirds, ducks and heard wrens during my walk this morning. The property was donated to the Town of Zionsville for use as a park by local businessman Robert Carter. I would not consider the space as a destination park. The park is a good place for a short walk with a dog or a run through. I saw evidence of fishing in the pond. The walkway and parking are accessible. There are no restroom or other amenities.

I like that Zionsville has set aside property as green space, but listing it as a park is a bit of…read morea stretch. It seems to be nothing more than an expanded area of the hiking trail. There is a paved parking lot and within the 8 acres, there is a nice pond. The area seems to be maintained and clean, but it doesn't seem like much of a park. Maybe my expectations were raised by it being listed on the Parks & Rec website, but there just isn't much here to make it worth stopping by unless you are already at the trail. Review #643

Bravo to the American Legion for transforming this space with a nice memorial garden, rock art and…read moreparking for the Big 4 Trail Head. The lilies were in full bloom and the plants were lush during my visit. A nice stone arch marks the entrance to the garden with brick path. Inside, the path winds through the circle, past four stone pillars. The simple limestone pillars are marked "courage", "sacrifice", "patriotism" and "freedom". A wall circles the garden and is suitable for sitting and enjoying the garden and day. The trail is a short paved walk down the hill. Five parking spaces are available including one accessible space. The walkway is accessible as well.

Cute little walking trail in a great location. Essentially connects to Zionsville's Rail Trail for…read moreeasy access. Has a few parking spots and everything is always well kept up.

The Overly-Wormsn Park is a hidden gem in Zionsville. The park is a fabulous tribute to the Worman…read morefamily. The Worman's were civic minded contributors to the town and schools of Zionsville back when my kids were in school. It is meaningful that their farm was converted for park use. The park has a number of unique features. Most notable are the bike trails including mountain bike trails. The trails run from easy paved to challenging rock covered. Trails are well marked. A nice playground was built with climbing structures, slides, swings and more. Soft matting is under the structures in case the kids fall. Benches and covered pavilions with picnic tables are nearby so parents and kids can be shaded. I saw a bbq by one of the pavilions. A trail south features a disc "golf" course that winds through trees and other obstacles. The trails run is lovely to follow with mature trees and occasional wild flowers. North of the playground is a picturesque fishing pond. Decks overlook the pond. Fishing is catch and release only. The park borders the Big 4 Rail Trail to the northeast. The trails are suitable for walking, running or biking. We found parking near the playground with accessible space nearby. Bike parking was also available. Restroom facilities appeared to be limited to portable potties. I saw a water fountain near the playground. It took me about an hour to walk the entire paved trail and take photos. I recommend bringing water, bug spray and sunscreen. Worth a visit, especially for people that like to mountain bike.

Cute little park by our house. My boys love stopping while they're walking on the trails. Equipment…read moreis pretty basic but enough to keep them busy for a bit (when they're not satisfied simply playing with the water fountain). Park is safe and clean and the equipment is great for their ages (3 &5).

I've been spending a lot of time on Indy's westside and particularly in Speedway, Avon, Danville,…read moreand Coatesville. One day, I decided to venture around Speedway a bit as it's an area I grew up close to and I was feeling nostalgic. Meadowood Park is a 13-acre park on Speedway's north side. It's adjacent to Wheeler Elementary. It offers a densely wooded area along with a .75 mile walking trail, baseball/softball diamonds, sand volleyball courts, 3 shelter pavilions (all can be rented) - $75 for residents and $150 for non-residents, Ziegelmueller Pavilion, (can be rented), 2 playground spaces, and an interactive climbing rock area. There's a public restroom, though it's only open April-October. The playground, newly updated in 2010, targets ages 2-12. This is a safer residential area. I always kind of laugh because in a town known for the Indy 500, speed limits tend to be either 25 mph or 30 mph across town. However, that definitely helps keep things safe. The pavilion, or gazebo, has power outlets and can be rented - $100 for residents and $175 for non-residents. Tables are not included. A good number of local concerts are hosted here. Speedway tends to take care of its town. It's an important town since it hosts the Indy 500 and they take that seriously. This is an attractive and well-kept park and a great place where parents can allow children to play while keeping an easy eye on them. The ground of the playground is nicely padded and the park feels welcoming and safe. While I wouldn't consider this a destination park, it's a wonderful neighborhood park and one I'd easily visit when in this area and need a break.

In the shadow of the Speedway water tower sits a lovely little community park that is filled with…read moremajestic trees. The park offers several climbing structures and swings for young visitors to play and a soft matting so they are safe. Parents can sit on benches that surround the playgrounds and watch their kids. The park offers nicely paved pathways making it easy to push strollers or wheel chairs. There is a picnic pavilion and a lovely gazebo on the park grounds. The grounds are nicely maintained and manicured. There is a lot of natural shade from the large trees. It's a great place to read a book or walk the dog. There is a parking lot that holds about 20 cars or people park in the school lot that is adjacent to the park.

The Bridgeton Covered Bridge is a replica of the original covered bridge built by J. J. Daniels…read moreback in 1868. Sadly, the historic original bridge was destroyed by arson in 2005. The bridge served as a picturesque highlight of the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival for decades. The replica 261' bridge was built by a team of engineers in 2006. The double Burr Arch truss construction was replicated. The bridge is not opened to automobile traffic but is opened to foot traffic. I walked across the span several times during my visit and loved hearing the rush of the water beneath the bridge and the echos inside the bridge. Windows inside the bridge offer views of the creek and mill. A small parking lot and overlooks provide stunning views of the bridge, Big Raccoon Creek, the dam and old Bridgeton Mill. Flowers are in bloom on the bank of the creek. During the Covered Bridge Festival, the small parking lot is packed with tourists anxious to enjoy the beautiful views. There is a fee for parking during the festival, but other times, parking is free. The area is a must visit for history lovers, photographers and explorers.

One of the perks of taking day trips when retired is that you find time to explore, discover, and…read morelet your mind imagine. So when I decided to explore the covered bridges of Parke County, it wasn't during the peak fall festivals where the traffic is crazy. It was during an off season day where I was the only one on some of the roads. As I worked my way south from Rockville on Bridgeton Road, I was delighted to find this town that seemed like a memorial to days gone by. Arriving from the north, I could see this 245' bridge spanning Big Raccoon Creek. It was by far in the best condition of the bridges I had seen. I realized that this was a reconstruction of a bridge that was originally built in 1868. But after a fire destroyed the original, the folks of the town banded together to rebuild this in 2006. I love that it has windows that you can look through as you walk through the bridge. (The highway now bypasses the bridge for preservation and safety.) There is a mini park next to the bridge (and you can park off the road as well) that you can get a closer look to the dam and waterfall that spans the creek. Seems like a great spot for a picnic! Across the river (south side) is the original Mill which is still functional and has a shop in it where you can pick up the items they have. I, unfortunately, was pressed for time and didn't make it into the mill on this visit. As I drove through town, I could see numerous buildings where the Fall Festival vendors would set up to attract tourists. Seeing all the buildings, I let my imagination run wild and wondered what the town was like before it had the fall festival. What is it like now when the town is filled with visitors? Sounds like another road trip is needed. Review #2731

The Whitestown Lions Club sponsors and maintains this nice park in the heart of downtown…read moreWhitestown. Whitman hospital is also a sponsor. The park is on 12 acres donated in 1955 by Lloyd and Katherine Smith. Since 1955, the park has grown to include 3 baseball diamonds, a basketball court (of course, this is Indiana), a playground and picnic pavilion. The are several small buildings including a concession stand and restroom facilities (which open seasonally). There are two sets of swings that in the playground including special need and infant swings. The two climbing structures have slides and a few interesting games such as tic tac toe. The equipment is clean. There was no one in the park on a beautiful March afternoon. There is one concrete sidewalk that crosses the park and other paths are gravel. The parking lot is gravel as well. Pushing a stroller or wheel chair is doable but somewhat awkward in some directions. In the summer, the park is bustling with baseball games. The park is also host to several events including markets. The pavilion can be rented for private events. The website is a good resource for getting information. Thank you, Lions Club, for making the park available!