Williams park is a great park with lots of open space as well as basketball courts and play areas…read moreincluding the newly fixed splash zone for kids. The wooden climbing structure for kids is nice in that it is a contained area. I do wish that there were some shaded awnings for the parents and caregivers to sit whilst kids play however because on a hot day parents will be hard pressed to keep out of the heat. Restrooms are located throughout the park. There are also some covered picnic areas, but they aren't close enough to the play structures to keep a close eye on the children. The kids that I Nanny love coming to Williams Park as one of their rotating play areas!

Great. Been about a month ago! It was a Super Time there with my Dog, Penny…read moreEven met a new "friend" with her 3 children! My pup really enjoyed the area

I was a little bit nervous about signing up to do a 3k event in November, however, the opportunity…read morepresented itself and I knew I'd be able to visit a park I'd never been to before. Flat Fork Creek Park is part of Fishers Parks. Located at 101st and Cyntheanne Road, Flat Fork Creek Park offers just over 60 acres of relaxing fun for just about everyone in the family including a good amount of ADA accessibility. First off, you'll get a 60-foot sledding hill here. That's good to know as we inch toward winter. It's the tallest point in Hamilton County. There's also a 1.25 mile progressive mountain bike course that offers features for both mountain biking newbies and those with more experience. There's a beautiful fishing pond - state license required except for those 17 and under. Nearly 20 acres in the park are reforestation areas and there's a shelter with picnic tables that can be rented. Okay, that accessibility I mentioned? The 3k I did was a relatively small group, though it was centered around disability and had several disabled participants. The park includes an ADA accessible treehouse, a paved multi-use trail, and a boardwalk (I would note that while the boardwalk is, indeed, accessible, you do want to be a tad careful due to the side of the boardwalk that do offer a bit of a drop-off). You know what I think is really cool? They've created a ramp here so that even those with mobility issues can get to the top of the sledding hill - in most parks, that's an afterthought. As a side note, Fishers has won awards for their inclusion work and this park really shows it. This is really just a lovely park. You're not going to find a playground or other frequent park features, however, this beautiful park does a nice job of including everyone and weaving together nature with fun park adventures. This was my first time here. It won't be my last.

I recently discovered this park and have gone back a few times now. It's a beautiful park with a…read moregreat walking path, trail and hill. I love taking my dog here for a walk or going alone just to watch the sun set. The park is spacious and clean and overall a great experience. If it were closer to me I'd probably go daily.

This park has got it all- baseball, basketball courts, picnic benches valor, shaded tree areas,…read moreswing sets, multiple kids plays apes, accessible picnic benches, bathrooms, you name it. I also appreciated how they have a covered community space with screened in windows that seems ideal for summer parties (minus the flies). Within a few steps of this park you'll find several shops and restaurants in downtown historic Zionsville including My Sugar Pie, The Salty Cowboy and Lemon Bar to make a few. We walked to the park so I didn't see what the parking situation was but I did notice that they are dog friendly. I can imagine this park is packed with activity during the warmer months. The park is open from dawn to dusk. Next door to the park you'll find a large green space with a paved trail that weaves its way along the river.

Lovely park with multiple areas for recreation. It's walkable to the Zionsville downtown area too…read more The walking path connects to Creekside Nature Park which has a nice quiet loop trail.

My husband and I recently had the opportunity to attend a concert here. It was One Night of Queen…read morePerformed by Gary Mullen and The Works. We were hosted by Ally Financial and they had several tables down in what I would consider to be the "VIP" area. The show was really good, but what I liked best about the entire experience is that you could bring in your own food and beverages. No matter where you were seated on the lawn, you could bring in a cooler, pizza, take-out, deli sandwiches...whatever you like. Some folks had really nice set-ups, and others arrived with nothing more than a folded lawn chair under their arm. Children ran free and folks made their way up to the dance floor positioned directly in front of the stage. I look forward to returning again in the future. It was really nice. Beware of the dragonflies. They were the size of my hand!

A Disappointing Visit for Adult Visitors As a former…read morevolunteer who hasn't visited since before COVID, I was eager to return on a glorious autumn day to see what was new at Conner Prairie. Unfortunately, at $25 per person, I left feeling that there are much better ways to spend your money. The New Welcome Center: Significant funds appear to have gone into the main entrance building, but the primary result seems to be an oversized gift shop with a lot of unused, empty space. Additionally, the second floor did not appear easily accessible. Shrinking Access: Our visit was essentially limited to the 1836 Prairietown. While Junction Town (Civil War Journey) used to be an engaging part of the experience, a beautiful historic home in that area is now cordoned off and reserved for staff only, which was quite a letdown. Shift in Focus: The museum has clearly pivoted toward catering almost exclusively to school field trips and young children rather than adult visitors. With major preparations underway for the Headless Horseman exhibit--which is strictly geared toward kids--there is very little left to appeal to an adult audience. We arrived at 1:30 hoping that there would be food service available at the outdoor café, but it was completely closed. The Verdict: If you are planning a family outing with young children, it may be worth the trip. However, if you are an adult planning to visit with another adult, I would skip it and save your time and money. This visit will likely be my last.

Whitestown knows how to do parks. I I believe this 22-acre park is a work in progress. The…read moreplayground is complete and filled with a great selection of forest-themed equipment. There is an amazing climbing structure that parents can easily climb to retrieve their wondering toddlers. The structure has a bunch of educational and interesting wheels interactive features for the kids. There is also a nice set of swings for infants through larger kids. My granddaughters enjoyed a small structure that goes around. There was also a cute Forest Ranger truck that bounces on springs that the kids can pretend to drive. My kids spent a good hour playing and it was easy to watch them. The ground under the equipment is covered with mulch giving the structure a nice natural feel. Several benches are strategically placed around the playground for parents to watch. The park is large with several ponds that attract water birds. The park is open with a lot of green space. Currently, there are no paved trails through the park, but it looks like trails may be planned. Unlike other parks in there area, there are no restroom facilities, but maybe those are coming soon, too. The park is hidden behind a subdivision. There is parking for about 15 cars and a paved walkway to the playground. The town is seeking input on what to add to the park. I think they need fences between the playground and ponds to protect wandering kids. Some shaded benches would be helpful as well.

New 22 Acre Park in Whitestown. Good for young and older. Small trail to walk dogs with waste…read morecontainer and benches. They also have a picnic table area. Variety of forest themed playground equipment. Big slides and also toddler slides. Big kid swings and toddler swings. Mulched ground surrounding equipment.

Who knew these trails were tucked behind the Riverside schools? Judging by the fact we were the…read moreonly people there, apparently no one. But there are in fact several trails on the property with a variety of settings: woods and hills, flat open prairie, and canopied trees. Nice to get some nature in on a nice day where there aren't a ton of people -- or in this case, any.

Tucked behind Riverside Intermediate and Riverside Junior High School is a little trail, next to…read morethe school tennis courts, that opens up into a larger park that Fishers recently established. The two baseball fields might need a little work to meet the standards our kids are used to, but it's ready for play! Get your hiking shoes on and come on out. There are also adjacent trails around the perimeter that are available for hiking.

This park is a Diamond in the rough. It is named after Sgt. Joseph E. Proctor, a Whitesland native…read moreArmy vet that lost his life in 2006 in the line of duty. located in the back of a housing development and is decent sized. It covers 11 acres. It has 2 covered pavilions with picnic tables (one in the front and one in the back), two playgrounds (also one in the front and one in the back), a huge lake, ample private parking and a memorial for service members at the front of the park and firefighters/policeman in the back. They allow fishing in the lake, but only catch a release. The pavilions are nice and were part of an Eagle Scout project. There are a few projects that are part of the park. The park is really nice and well maintained. There is a small paved walking/jogging/hiking trail that goes around the park. I The playgrounds are also nice. The smaller one is near the front of the park and the larger one is in the back. The playground has rocks for its floor, so you are guaranteed to bring some home in your shoes. They both consist of a jungle gym of sorts with slides and they also have swings at the playground in the back. The park doubles as a memorial for Service members and police/firefighters. It is very peaceful and serene. The city wants this to be a place where visitors reflect on the lives and sacrifices of those so honored and remembered and give thanks for all those who continue in their footsteps. The park does not have a bathroom structure, but they do have 2 port-a-potties by the parking lot. I really like this park and have spent a lot of time here. It is entertaining for the little ones and peacefully for the big ones.

We really enjoy this little simple park. The play equipment is small, but well maintained. There's…read morea nice picnic area, large lake with benches all around, walking path, and port-a-John if you're desperate. There are war memorials to observe also. We love to come with a picnic and our home school books. We alternate playing, eating, and learning.

I only saw a portion of Thornwood Nature Preserve, but what I saw, I really liked! It's 40 acres,…read morewith hiking trails, a creek, a suspension bridge that goes over the creek, and interpretive signs that tell you where to go and what kind of animals you might see along the way. Somewhere among all this is also a campground that's available on the weekends. You need to make arrangements with the park in order to camp here. Unlike a park, where things tend to be more out in the open, this nature preserve seemed somewhat isolated. That's part of the reason why I didn't explore too much -- I was alone and had forgotten my pepper spray. I could hear my dad's voice in my head as I started to go deeper into the woods by myself. He always ends his phone calls with "Watch your back" (thanks, dad, I love you, too), and I wasn't doing a good job of watching my back. Not that there's anything nefarious about this nature preserve! Not at all! But I just wanted to mention that it can feel a little isolated, at least the parts that I saw. While I was there, I also saw a woman in the creek -- it looked like she was creek stomping? And I saw a woman walking her leashed dog. At the parking lot, there is one picnic bench that overlooks the creek, and a couple of port-a-potties. If you take the trail from the parking lot that goes to the right (don't ask me what the cardinal direction is, because hahahaha, yeah right), you'll find the Thornwood Nature Center. It was closed when I visited because it's only open on the weekends from April through October. I'll have to come back to check it out!