This block sized park is a nice gathering place for the neighborhood. Although there aren't any…read moreshelters, there are picnic tables and benches. There is a basketball court and two playgrounds to keep the young ones busy too. Parking is limited to the street alongside the park. Lots of shade is available from the mature trees in the park. Review #1025

Came from Ohio to see some waterfalls and while checking it out we cross the road to check out the…read morelake and park. It had some play ground equipment and picnic tables. Lake with some people fishing but the birds are what really interested me. Geese of all kinds .. ducks. woodpeckers, vultures. My fav were the geese that looked like the mother goose fairytale .

This park has a really nice setting, but it has limits that keep it from getting a higher rating…read more There is a really nice sized lake, but no fishing or swimming is allowed (I'm not 100% certain on the swimming, but there was no place designated as a beach.) There are also signs that forbid feeding the birds and warn of high water hazards along the roadway at the entrance. So, there are lots of restrictions without much encouragement to enjoy the park. There is a single shelter and the playground is nice. The playground is accessible and there are volleyball courts to the north of the playground. All looked in pretty good condition. I was surprised that the playground was dry considering how close it was to the lake. I wonder if it drains very well after a light rain. Be forewarned: Visit on a dry day! Review #1017

I grew up playing, sledding, and exploring this park. It's fun to take my kids to play now. While…read morethe playground has been redone since I was a child, it is still a great playground for kids. Lots of climbing options and great slides. We will be back!

During my seminary years, I spent quite a bit of time at Richmond, Indiana's Glen Miller Park. It's…read morea 194 acre park on Richmond's eastside directly off Main Street. Glen Miller Park also houses the administrative offices for Richmond Parks. Glen Miller Park opened on June 6, 1885. It's named for Colonel John Ford Miller, a railroad executive who'd bought the land specifically to establish a park and ended up selling it to Richmond five years after acquiring it. One of the things that attracted Miller to the Park was its freshwater springs. He had them tested and they were noted as being high in iron (which was believed at the time to be good for your health - people still fill water jugs here). In 1890, Glen Miller Park established a zoo within its grounds and it grew in 1908. By 1964, it had 250 different birds and animals. Unfortunately, it started to decline and by 1984 was named by Parade Magazine as one of the nation's 10 worst zoos. It closed in 1986 and all the animals were relocated. The entrance to the park is marked by the Madonna of the Trial Monument - it's one of 12 monuments built by the Daughters of the American Revolution along U.S. 40 dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women. The Richmond Rose Garden is also housed here. At one point, Richmond was known as The Rose City as it served as home to three of the nation's premier growers and marketers of cut roses. Park amenities include a band shell, concessions, fishing, the Rose Garden, golf course, nature area, picnic areas, an ADA accessible playground, restrooms, both open and closed shelters, an 11,000 square foot skate park, splash pad, and tennis courts. You can, of course, rent the shelters for your events. As the most popular park in Richmond, Glen Miller Park hosts a lot of the city's special events. It's had occasional issues with crime, but I've been here many times during my weekends in Richmond and have never had any issues. Because it's on the main drag through Richmond, police presence is not uncommon here.

Swicker Park is located on the south side of Richmond. The block sized park has a gazebo type…read moreshelter in the middle and numerous mature trees throughout the park. Parking is limited to street parking along 7th Street. Without playground equipment, the park doesn't seem to attract many young visitors, but does offer a well managed green area for neighbors to enjoy. Review #1027

There are few places that keep wildlife separate from the world but this is one that allows the…read morepublic some up close and personal time, too. They have 3 hiking trails, all about 1 mile in length, along with a biking trail, and the car tour. The car tour is $3.00, which isn't bad since you're helping to support a small sanctuary. The driveway from Elks Road takes you to the Nature Center. They have classes concerning plants, animals, and birds. They also have an observation room with an outdoor feeder where you can sit and watch animals and birds. Just outside the front (west) entrance of the Nature Center, there is the start of the car tour. If you've paid your $3.00, you'll receive a token to release the gate. Far back within the woods, along Hayes Arboretum Road, you'll see the archway for the never built Morton High School, a symbol of better times for this area. The hiking trails take you through the hills, across the streams and springs, and through at least 200 spider webs. I'm sure I'll be cleaning them off through next Tuesday. The place has a lot to offer and the naturalists have some great knowledge they'd love to share. In fact, education is a great service they provide. I can recall taking various classes on summer mornings and walking not only through the arboretum but other selected reserves, learning about life and living creatures. It's a great way to step ahead of your classmates in high school biology. If you haven't been out there, take a visit. If you enjoy a drive through the woods, support them with your $3.00. It's a good diversion from the electronic world.

Peaceful spot for hiking, leaf collecting and exploring nature. Growing up, this was the spot…read moreeveryone visited to build their leaf collections for school. They have paved and non-paved hiking paths along with an outdoor chapel and nature center. Overall, a lovely and free experience tucked begins the hustle and bustle of department store chains in Richmond.

An awesome little getaway located on the north end of Richmond. A lot of childhood memories were…read moreformed here and it only gets better with time. It's been years since I've been to the reservoir and I'm happy to see that it is more beautiful than ever and waiting to create more memories for generations to come.

Caught this while fishing with my All Star Chase W. at the Richmond IN RESERVOIR. We had a ball!!read more

hmmmmm, wasn't sure where to go with my review. This is an odd little park. Or maybe it isn't. We…read moredon't have much experience with private campgrounds so keep that in mind when reading this review. So as we were setting up the camper a staff member came over and gave us bracelets to wear for the weekend. No problem. But we were the only people we saw all weekend with the blue bands on, lol. If you enjoy loud parades of country music blaring golf carts, this is the park for you. ALL weekend long. Now with that being said, once quiet time hit, it was in fact, quiet. I get the feeling this park is mostly seasonal campers and those that are not seasonal are probably frequent campers. There didn't seem to be much communication as far as those of us that are new to this campground. For instance, activities. We happened to spot a small note on a cork board in the office about Bingo. Had we not stopped in for another reason, we would never have seen this. Maybe add an activity board around the restrooms? That way others can learn about the activities if they have no reason to go to the camp store. Another example, there was a town parade for Memorial day. Maybe again, put something on the activities board about that? Not only to let families know there is a parade going by the campground but also to warn campers that if you need to get out, you will not be able to during certain times. I like that they are adding fun things to the park and oh, the water. Beautiful!! Believe it or not, it was unseasonably cold for the end of May. Too cold to get in the water, lol. We hauled our kayaks up here only to not be able to get in the water but that natural spring is what is going to bring us back. I gotta get in that water! Make sure to stop in the camp store about ask about the "treasures" buried underwater. Fascinating. The park was clean; the staff seamed nice. I started out this review with a 3 star but as I got to this point in my writing, I talked myself in to another star. But really, communication for activities is a big deal when camping- consider fixing that. We will 100% be back- just to kayak in the water is reason enough.

Natural Springs Resort was a little slice of heaven for us. Our two bedroom cabin with a full bath…read moreand kitchen was perfect for our family. The private patio with a grill and fire pit had a view of the water. It was also impeccably clean. Being able to rent a golf cart made traveling around the resort with two kids a breeze. From the beach to the multiple playgrounds, we were able to get anywhere we needed. There are so many amenities as well. The spring fed lake is gorgeous. There is a kids swimming area and a deeper adult swimming area with a swimming mat and a floating dock. If lake swimming isn't for you, there is also a heated pool. We also used the Wibit (floating obstacle course), kayaks, and paddle boats. All the rentals were reasonably priced and were great additions to our stay. The camp store and cafe are great as well. We were able to grab pizza and ice cream during our stay. We will definitely be back.

We drove from around Dayton Ohio to see some waterfalls in Indiana and this one was really nice…read moreand easy to see. Can park right beside it and go down the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs it's a little tricky but not too difficult. You park right after you cross the bridge. If your a bird nerd .. saw several birds here and at the lake across the street.

Nature hike, beautiful waterfall and bridge hike. When you hike past the waterfall to the bridge,…read moreclump up the tire path and walk the loop back to your car. It's fun and peaceful. Highly recommended.

Nope..do not go there drive through there or visit. It's being over run and cops are doing…read morenothing!! I repeat don't go there It's dangerous!!

Tenth Street Park, or South Tenth Street Park, is a 2.2 acre park that primarily serves as an open…read moregreenspace for the surrounding neighborhood. I was preaching at First Christian Church this morning directly across the parking lot and got there early enough that I had time to wheel through Tenth Street Park and check it out. Tenth Street Park was the first official park in the city of Richmond. It primarily serves as a casual gathering space and annually hosts the city's Family Fun Fest. Parking is primarily on the street and I had no problem finding abundant spaces. While there's not technically accessible parking, the streets around the park are wide enough and traffic light enough that it shouldn't be a problem. The park is filled with mature trees and benches. There are no other park-like features. There's not a playground. This is, quite simply, a greenspace. There is a historical marker commemorating the presence of Camp Wayne during the Civil War. I liked this park. After driving a couple hours from Indy, it was a nice place to wind down and pray before I was preaching less than a block away. This is technically right off "downtown" Richmond and it's sort of a combination business/residential district. It's a well-maintained park that is certainly no longer considered one of Richmond's primary park spaces. That said, if you're in the area it's worth a visit.