My bf and I rented jet skis on a Sunday morning and I can't wait to do it again. Go in the morning…read moreand you get an early bird price! (And the lake isn't as busy) As someone who has boated on Monroe my whole life, jet skis created a whole new experience of the lake. I had never driven one, but it was super simple. Next time I'll rent one for longer. :) No complaints in regards to the staff. It's never a bad idea to take photo/video of the jet ski or boat before you head out on the water though. They were very thorough with us and I felt prepared! You may want to note that a $7 fee is required to get into the park where they are located- unless you hold the state park pass!

I left my zens in cup holder tried to get them back 10 mins later I saw the workers using my zens…read moreand told me to look in the boat. POs workers and the boat rental made me pay for the tore up roaters even though the video I had they look the same. POs company pos ppl

Large park, lots of things to do, kept my son busy for over an hour…read more Clean facilities and clean park.

This park is amazing. It is a gem located in Bloomington. It is a Rails to Trails pedestrian…read morethoroughfare and was once an old rail switchyard. It spans 65 acres and was opened in 2019. By the looks of it, I though that it was opened more recently. This park has everything you want in a park and much more. This is a modern park and I was really felling it. There are two decent sized parking lots for you to park your vehicle. What amenity that brought you to the park will determine the lot that you will use. The park features a dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs. There is seating for pooch owners to sit in each area, as well as lots of green space and a few obstacles for the pups to play. There are a few picnic tables in between the two dog areas. The park also has a ton bright green picnic tables in a plaza area just off of one of the parking lots and a very nice shelter with picnic tables under it, a fireplace and a grill. This area is also where you will find the restroom facility in this area. There is also a low-key splash pad in this area, but it was shut down for the season during my November visit. This park is also home to an awesome outdoor amphitheater with lawn seating. It looks pretty impressive. There is also an 11,000 square foot pavilion with overhead doors, making it an indoor/outdoor event space. Both spots are available for rent and are prime spots to host your next event. They are used to host special events such as 5K runs, farmer's markets, and You will also find a skate park that could easily be a stand alone park itself. It is a concrete park with bowls, rails, and a snake run. Graffiti, tags and stickers are prohibited in the skate park area, but you will find some nice tags just outside of it. The park's playground is first class. It is a huge area on a mud-free rubber/artificial grass surface. There are benches, walls and glider swings for caregivers to sit while their littles play. The area's equipment includes saucer swings, tunnels, a rock climbing wall, slides, some traditional swings, wall net climbers, a pyramid net climber, and xylophones. The equipment is very modern and looks relatively new. On the other end of the park is where you will find a very nice full basketball court, a bocce ball court, and 4 pickle ball courts. There is a large patch of green space on this side of the park as well that is suitable for picnic, playing catch, or tossing a frisbee. A Bloomington police also has a station at this entrance to the park. Even though their is a police presence on site, the park contracts with a security company to assist with park patrols and safety. The highlight of this side of the park though is the outdoor fitness area. It is a circular area that has equipment that includes a chest press machine, a shoulder press machine, a strider, a dip machine, sit up bench and pull-up bar. In the shadow of the workout area is a community gardens, which feature 39-foot by eight-foot raised garden beds that are available for rent. A 3.1 mile trail, the B-Line Trail, passes directly through the park. The Trail is nicely paved, completely accessible and well illuminated with LED lighting. If 3.1 miles is not enough for you, it connects to the Bloomington Rail Trail, thus adding 2 more miles. This is a nice park that has everything you could ask for. It is well maintained. I will not that there are a few urban campgrounds on the outskirts of the park and you will find transients sleeping on park benches and using the restroom there, but they are not aggressive and just keep to theirselves. I highly recommend checking this park out. You can easily spend a half day here.

As an adult with a disability, it can be super tricky trying to honestly review certain businesses,…read morelandmarks, and natural settings because there's a need to balance honesty with the awareness that after quite a few years of life I've accepted that certain places simply will never be accessible. A nature preserve is a great example. Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve is absolutely beautiful, but only a small portion of it really can be considered accessible. First off, this is a wetland preserve. That means, well, "wet" and "land." Part of the trail is dirt. Part of the trail is this sort of hard plastic boardwalk. It's rather narrow (I can't picture a large motorized chair handling it, though my smaller manual chair could for the most part). This nature preserve has 824 acres. It provides a home for the endangered Indiana bat, the Kirtland's snake, and there's reportedly an eagle's nest here (the bird, not the restaurant. Ha.). This is an Indiana State Nature Preserve, an "Important Bird Area" per the National Audubon Society, and a Wetland of Distinction by the Society of Wetland Scientists. The hiking trail comes in at about 2.5 miles. It's worth noting that accessibility is limited. There are eight parking spots, no restroom facilities, and the area is prone to flooding. The raised boardwalk has four observation decks. Kudos to the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and Duke Energy Foundation for improving accessibility with the newest part of the boardwalk trail. The plastic deck is 36" wide with openings of less than 1/2". The maximum grade is 10% for 15'. The trail is for the most part what I'd consider flat. There are six places where you can pass/turn around. If you're prone to falls or unstable pushing your wheelchair, I wouldn't do this alone as if you go off the boardwalk, which is possible, you're in the water. In case you're wondering, the Kirtland's snake is non-venomous and pretty reclusive. I will note that the trail from the parking lot to the boardwalk is crushed gravel. Again, I found it manageable but many would not. This is not a recreation spot. There are no real "activities" here. It's a nature preserve, and that's exactly what it's about. Birders should also be happy here. You might see an eagle, an egret, woodpeckers, woodcocks, warblers, and more. There's also a frog pond (I confess. I love frogs.). Nature preserves are not "parks." This is a remarkable place preserving nature, and I was pretty in awe of it. Parks, at least to me, always feel relatively controlled. Nature Preserves have a bit of spontaneity to them, maybe even risk. I'm so glad I found this place. I never knew about it, but when I was in the Bean Blossom area I did a quick search of other places to check out and "Voila!" here it was!

The Trees Are Fresh The Bugs Are Kinda Annoying At Times…read moreAnd The Nature In This Park As Really Good I Recommend You Take A Walk Here If You Wanna Get Vitamin D

My husband and I just recently visited the Antler Log Cabins to celebrate his birthday. We've had…read morea lot of changes in our lives recently and have realized that getting away from the daily grind and stepping out into nature is truly healing for the both of us. If serenity, peace and nature are what you seek, this is a good place to start. We arrived near dusk and while the directions to the address were clear and straightforward, once you arrive at the property, it isn't extremely clear where each of the cabins are located. One sign said "Anglers Serenity something" and I recognized that Anglers was the name of our cabin, but I didn't know the names of the other cabins, so it was a bit confusing. I saw the "road" (and I use that term loosely) leading down towards a wooded area and I became afraid. It was steep and narrow and my Lincoln MKZ is not exactly what one would consider and all-terrain vehicle, so I told my husband to take the wheel (along with Jesus)! In my opinion, that road is dangerous and if there were ice or snow present, I might have decided to abort mission. While booking, I did note that one location mentioned that you had to have 4-wheel drive for that particular cabin, but not the Anglers where we were staying. After making it to our cabin safely, we decided that we wouldn't be leaving until sun-up the next day, so we got settled in. The cabin was lovely and cozy and clean (for the most part). I did notice a few cobwebs on the multitude of antlers and when I unrolled one of the towels left in the basket by the fireplace (meant to be used while utilizing the hot tub) there were long, straight, light-colored hairs entangled in them. My hair is short, curly and dark and my husband has a very low haircut. The only other complaint that we had was that the window over the kitchen sink had no window covering. I could not help but to feel like someone was standing there peering at us from the darkness each night. The highlight of our stay was definitely the hot tub. I don't know about you, but I've always wanted to soak in an outdoor hot tub on a chilly Autumn or Winter day. I can finally tick that off of my bucket list! The hot tub was set to a delightful 102 degrees Fahrenheit and that was perfect for the 40 degree weather. When we first stepped in, it felt too hot, but once fully submerged it proved to be perfect! We will definitely return once it is warmer so that we can go fishing in the pond and use the paddle boat! This place is ideal for people who want tranquility, but don't like being "out in the boonies"! We popped into a Target location just about 12 minutes away for provisions and there were lots of options for food located in nearby Bloomington.

Our cabin, Grandpa's Cabin, was perfect in every way! The perfect size for a couple seeking a…read moreromantic weekend getaway. The cleanliness was super clean. The ease in renting and getting access was extremely easy. When we stayed here we also made reservations to rent a boat with Fourwinds Marina on Lake Monroe. The 21 mile drive from the cabin to the marina takes only 37 minutes. Add this to their list of options of things to do and see in the Bloomington area. I grilled steaks outside on their grill while she cooked the rest of the meal in the kitchen. We had a great meal, because the owners had prepped us very well. They tell you exactly everything you need to bring and what they already provide. There were no last minute stops or hunting down a grocery. As you can see from their photos, their cabin is beautiful. I'm sure all the others are just as nice. We will definitely be returning in the very near future.

This was a great place for a quiet hike with our dog, who is still learning trail manners around…read moreothers pups. It's a relatively short hike that gets your heart pumping with inclines, and it's fascinating to see how the trees and plants are so different from other nearby hiking spots. I'd you're interested in birding, this is a great spot. Parking is limited and there are no bathroom facilities, so plan ahead. We really enjoyed this hiking spot and plan to return.

Short really cute trail. Very quaint and quiet to relax. My family loves to walk the dogs here and…read morelet then sniff their stress away.

A superb place for your kids to blow off steam if you are in Bloomington during the colder months…read more In two large rooms they have a climbing wall, an indoor zip line, some water tables, a large wooden fortress, a slide, a trampoline, a giant ball pit, and more -- the 4- and 5- year-olds we saw here were having a great time but so was our 17-month toddler. Also, there are lots of places for adults to sit, and a pretty simple entry process (for $8 a kid). This place will likely become a mainstay of my holiday visits.

Very clean. Great activity to get out of the house on a bad weather day. No toys or imaginative…read moreplay, it's gross motor and sensory focused. We visit every time we're in Bloomington and we have brought 9/10 year old nieces with us to play as well. When they're interacting with the littles it works well But I don't think neurotypical kids 6 and up by themselves would have fun. It's small. We're usually done after an hour.

While exploring Greene County, I saw that there was a moderate 1.6 mile hiking path inside the…read moreDilcher-Turner Canyon Forest. So, I crossed the railroad tracks (heading west) and pulled into the small lot at the south entrance. There is the usual wipe your feet before you enter and the sign in to let someone know the park is getting used. The park is a bit on the primitive side: no restrooms, natural trails, and only a few benches. There aren't actual trail markers, but during the right conditions, it seemed the painting of white patches on trees to help the hiker orient on the paths seemed to work. I could see this being a necessity after the leaves have fallen and covered up the dirt path. Note that there were several dry creeks that I crossed along the way, but because of the 60' elevation change, I could see the need to cross over water or at least muddy ground after a rain storm. The trail does have a short cut for those not wishing to hike the entire distance. After walking up a mild incline for .2 miles, there is a split in the path with a laminated map showing you where you are and the distances around the paths. I recommend snapping a photo of this since there is only one other map posted on the trails. The outer trail to the left (West) is the one with the best views of the canyon. Deep greens and rocky descents are seen and there is a bench to relax and just listen. No immediate access is available here to the canyon floor. However, the trails do gradually reach the lower portion of the canyon to the east, though never quite reaching the bottom, and certainly not near the viewing area on the west end. Along the way, there are a lot more rock outcroppings that have shallow caves. While observing a squirrel who had run into a fallen log, a deer ran by me within 30 yards to the crest of the hill, and then back to where it came from as I followed the path upward. Note: I wouldn't recommend going off trail here unless you have some high tech equipment or are just a bit crazy. The white trail patches are small and are only painted on the side that you can see them from the trail. If you wander off, you will need a lot of luck to find the markers again. If you are unsure, just stop and look to see the next marker before proceeding. They are there....just use patience. Overall, it was an enjoyable hike. I made good time on my trip, including stops to take photos, taking about 45 minutes. Review #1587

Despite the mailing address, it's in Monroe County and has several rentable picnic shelters. There…read moreare lots of playground items for kids. Hiking trails are pretty good, and accessible. There is a pit-style toilet. A large adjacent field can be used for drone exercise. A basketball court is there, and it's quiet, adjacent to the origins of McCormick's Creek. There can be insects; bring bug and tick spray if you're hiking. Lots of parking, and it's a best-kept-secret Monroe County Park.

Under construction but didn't keep us from having a great reunion…read more Really nice playground and trails for walks! Highly recommend!