Visits to the Oakhurst Mansion and Gardens are part of the Minnetrista complex of activities in…read moreMuncie. The Oakhurst Mansion was built in 1894 by George and Frances Ball in the Arts and Crafts style. The Balls were avid readers and created the Blue Book of Canning, that teaches food preservation. This remarkably maintained house is open for self guided tours. The interior contains all original woodwork, trim details and some furniture. Family history is abundant throughout the home. My granddaughter enjoyed the interactive activities throughout the house, especially canning in the kitchen and creating a family tree. Immaculate gardens surround the house. The garden is filled with oak trees and other dense hardwoods. Paths meander through the garden. There was one clerk present during our visit that checked us in and invited us to explore the house and grounds. She was friendly. Admission was included in the $15 tickets that we purchased at the Bob Ross Experience (but can also be purchased on line). There is ample parking in the lot northwest of Oakhurst. Accessible ramps are located at the east entrance of the home. They are opened Wednesday - Sunday.

The campus of Minnetrista is beautiful! My sister and I often drive here and park to start and end…read moreour run from the campus. There are nice paved paths that easily connect to the Cardinal Greenway or just a short jog to the White River. The paths through Oakhurst Gardens are not really long enough to do your full run, but they are a nice little detour from typical sidewalks! I would highly recommend the garden paths for an easy stroll on a nice day. This is a safe and free area to enjoy a nice walk. Even in February the gardens are well kept and the ornamental sidewalk designs provide enjoyable scenery. I am looking forward to going back as spring awakens the blooms in the garden. Another plus about parking/visiting this area for a walk or run is that the Minnetrista museum building is unlocked during business hours and you can sneak in to use the restroom!

Local Mom Meet-Up Spot Check out Carey Grove Park ‍…read more Padded ground Playground for all ages with separate sides for younger & older kids (split by a fun music section ) A couple slide + swing options to keep everyone happy Workout equipment on both sides for parents Features a Pulse Tennis interactive game Small walking trail + open field for extra space to run Shade available around the sides Such a great, easy spot to meet up with other moms while the kids all play

This is an amazing park. It was originally opened in 1998, but was "fully reimagined" in 2020 and I…read morelove everything about this park.There is ample parking and a bike rack for those that ride in from neighboring houses. It is a very modern park that is lined with the rubbery surface that most of the new parks are using. It has a half basketball court with an adjustable rim. The court is in great shape and has a bench along the baseline for spectators to sit and watch. You will find a very nice paved walking/jogging trail that goes around the perimeter of the park, as well as trails leading to the park from nearby neighborhoods. The bathroom facility at the park is very well maintained and is one of the better ones that I have seen in a park. They serviced the restrooms and trash while I was there. The park has two picnic shelters with tables under it and one has a couple of grills just outside of it. The playground is awesome. It has top-notch modern equipment. One side of the playground area has a very nice large jungle gym with a couple of slides, one of which is a spiral slide. There is also a bank of swings with traditional and ADA swings, a spinning net sphere, a pull up bar, and an interactive light game. This side is intended for 5 and older, but my 3 year old spent most of his time over here. On the other side is play equipment for smaller kids. There is a bank of toddler swings, a small jungle gym with a tunnel and slides, a couple of see-saws, a modern merry-go-round, and an expression swing. In between both area is some picnic tables and percussion musical instruments. Both play areas have benches on one side of it for parents to sit and on the other side (outer perimeter) are some workout equipment between some more benches, under a nice shade bearing awning. The workout equipment is intended for those over 14 years old. The equipment happens to face the respective playgrounds, so parents can get their workout on while keeping an eye on their littles. On final feature of the park is its green space. There is a patch of grass that can be used for playing catch, soccer, football, or flying a kite. It can also be used for working out or having a picnic. The only downfall of this space is that it is like in like a little crater. So, it gets very soggy after rain and snowfall and takes a while to dry. I really like this park. My littles and I spent about 2 hours here. It is not very big, spanning 5 acres, but still has a lot to do. This is definitely a destination park and was well worth the 40 minute ride for me to get here.

Fall Park is a beautiful retreat in the heart of Pendleton with a rich history. According to…read morehistorical plaques, indigenous people found refuse in the beautiful natural falls. Early settlers moved to the area in 1818 and harnessed the energy of the falls for milling and other uses. A cannery and quarry thrived on the banks of the beautiful creek. After which the area became a neglected dumping grounds. In 1919, a local business man had the vision to clean up the property and turn it into a park. Today, the park is beautiful with a massive modern playground, restroom facility, picnic pavilions, paths along the creek and naturally terraced falls. The quarry was turned into a lovely little pond complete with a folk art lighthouse. A quiet war memorial stands on the north side of the pond. I enjoyed my walk through the manicured grounds with gardens and shaded by large trees. Plenty of parking areas meander through the park. Fishing is permitted in the stream. The park is now host to annual events. This is a fabulous community park with beautiful natural elements, great facilities and a little history.

I love Pendleton Falls Park. Nature here is sacred and a sight to behold. However, The Pendleton…read morePride Festival wants to use this park every October for their Queer Festival. There are Drag shows and sex toys sold by some vendors in tents. They try to say it is Family Friendly. I guess that depends on your point of view. Other festivals they have here seem to serve a purpose, like selling crafts and home-made goods. I just wish Pendleton Pride would put their Festival on elsewhere. It distracts from the nature that God intended the Park to be. I am surprised the Park Board here thinks most residents want a Festival like that here.

Billericay Park in Fishers…read more This park has 4 playgrounds + a colorful castle-themed splash pad, baseball fields, batting cages, a walking trail, and a wooded area! Splash Pad + Main Playground The splash pad is SO colorful and fun! The playground has separate toddler + big kid sections, lots of monkey bars, padded ground, and bathrooms with a changing table nearby. Mayflower Tot Playground 3 small slides, monkey bars + a long tunnel. This one is pretty run-down and could use some TLC. Norsey Wood Playground 4 slides, rock wall, 2 types of monkey bars + a slow-moving zipline. Also a little run-down, and I'd supervise closely around the tire tether/saw. A few things to know: No swings at any of the 4 playgrounds Wooded area + walking trail Baseball fields + batting cages Bathrooms by the splash pad; porta-potties near the other playgrounds And don't miss the English phone booth near the park building -- it pays tribute to Fishers' sister city, Billericay, England! Billericay Park | Fishers, IN Save this one for your next park day!

We took our 8 year old granddaughter to Billericay Park and Splash Pad last Sunday afternoon. It…read morewas blazing hot outside, but my husband and I stayed comfortable under the roof of the picnic table area. Charlotte had a blast getting sprayed by the great variety of splash pad devices. She also had fun playing on all of the playground equipment. This was a super nice play area with restrooms and shade available. It deserves 5 stars for sure!

I'll give this park a three star rating for now, but hope that it continues to be developed over…read morethe next few years. It opened in 2017, but has been owned by the city for around 90 years. A recent change in purpose was proposed a few years ago to create the Robert Indiana Arts and Culture District. The famed sculptor was a native of New Castle and it seemed fitting to create a district for the active art scene in the area. As part of the development, money was used to create twin smaller replicas of Indiana's "LOVE" sculpture. One is located on the northwest corner of this park and the other is in the Arts Park farther up 15th Street. The LOVE sculptures are roughly 8' x 8' x 2' and are painted a bright red. Other sculptures were also added to the park including "ART" which stacks the three letters in bright blue. Another sculpture done in black metal spells out the park name Murphey. I believe all the sculptures in the park were created by local welding students. Other than a rock garden by the LOVE sculpture, there are some mature trees and a lot of open space in the 3 acre park. No sidewalks or trails exist here. Review #1417

This is a lovely park in Westfield which doesn't require you to drive too far or make many advance…read morepreps. Right beside a school and close to downtown it's a perfect stop on a busy day of work. There's a path with about 1 mile of walk and the park is dotted with shelters, kids play area, bike park, bike trail and seating just to sit and enjoy the nature. The fall foliage is pretty nice and I saw children of all ages and abilities enjoying the park. I had a great time and loved the peace and no chaos. Quick break and relaxing time.

Looking for a park with NO slides? Check out Asa Bales Park…read more Soft padded turf instead of mulch Tons of climbing activities (and not too high off the ground ) No slides--perfect for kids who love to climb instead! Extras include disc golf, a skate park & an easy ~1 mile paved walking trail with bridges (great for bikes + strollers ) New playground set in an older park = lots of nature and potential shade Right across from Westfield High School & next to the middle school Such a fun, unique option when you want something different from the typical playground setup

Even though Fishers is growing downtown almost faster than can be imagined, it is nice to see that…read morea pocket park was set up as a place holder for folks downtown to pause, enjoy the nice weather, maybe sit and enjoy an ice cream from a nearby shop. There are benches and colorful flower boxes. During warm months, a bright tarp offers shade over the west side of the seating area. There is even a mural that has a plaque with a bit of history about Fishers. Overall, this park has a function as was as being visually appealing. Stop by if you need to take a break from all the hustle and bustle in the day. Review #1286

I thought that General Pulaski Park was one of the nicest parks in Anderson. I pulled into the…read moreparking area on the east end and immediately noticed the walking trails (paved) and pond. Next were the shelter and playground on the left of the drive. On the right side on a small hill was located multiple tennis and basketball courts. To the west was a baseball diamond. The maintenance crews were busy trimming and mowing which made my visit a bit shortened, but I was glad to see the park getting plenty of attention. The only negative I saw was that the permanent restrooms had experienced some vandalism; still working, but signs of damage to the walls and attempts on the plumbing left me shaking my head. But overall, the park had a lot to offer, particularly for those with an interest in fitness. Plenty to do and not too crowded. Review #1093

FABULOUS atmosphere and views! We enjoyed our dinner and the views we had of the sunset.read more