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Dr James A Dillon Park

3.8 (17 reviews)

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Huge, metal twisty slide
Nicole S.

Like a previous reviewer wrote, a lot of the playground equipment is metal or contains metal parts, so the playground might not be the best place to play on a super hot, sunny day. We visited when the sky was overcast, though, and it was perfect. The playground has some really unique features, like a balance beam that moves slightly to make it fun/challenging, a rope merry-go-round and a big swing that looks like a gong. There are two play structures: one for big kids (it's really tall) and one for little kids. There's also a huge, stand-alone metal slide that's kind of vintage-looking (in a good way -- not like it's going to fall apart or anything). There is also a big splash pad adjacent to the playground. We didn't visit it this time, but it looked like fun!

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Major Taylor Skatepark

5.0(2 reviews)
14.4 mi

I don't skate, but in high school, I used to hang out with people who skated, and it makes me feel…read morevery calm to be around skaters. So whenever I can, I like to place myself in the vicinity of skaters and leech from them their mellow, accepting vibes. Not unlike the witch from the film The Witch sucking the blood from a baby to maintain her youthfulness. Anyway. I had an opportunity to help pick up trash at Major Taylor Skatepark, and I jumped at the chance. To my surprise, there wasn't a whole lot of trash to pick up, because the skatepark is relatively clean. I get the feeling that the people who use the skatepark respect it and the people who use it. I saw lots of skaters out that day, from adults to toddlers, using the skatepark and having a good time. If you want to feel happy, just hang out at Major Taylor for a while. It was good to see so many people out on a nice day, being active, getting along, doing something fun together and alone all at once.

The significant other and I went to roll around on our skateboards after googling the closest…read moreskateparks near me. We show up and there's a handful of folks there, and we're nervous. I am 27 and haven't skated in 6+ years so I didn't want to make a fool of myself, but we found an area where not as many people were hanging out and I got to teach S.O. how to balance on a board! Everyone we came in contact with was friendly and there were tons of good skaters, bikers, and even roller skater! Highly suggest this place if you just want to get outside and do something free for an hour or so.

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Q Skatepark

4.9(12 reviews)
20.2 mi

SUPER awesome skatepark for the whole family!!!! Thanks for being so awesome you guys!! God bless…read moreyou! They have so much in the skate shop to choose from! It's really amazing. Great value!! Amazing service!!

Wow! Wish we would have made the trip sooner. The owners were so nice. I had emailed them several…read moremonths back to inquire about XXL helmets (I've got a big head), and was told they keep them in stock. I had tried every version I could buy on Amazon and none of them fit. My 9 year old got me into skateboard a few years back. I recently got some decks second hand and needed trucks, bearings, and hardware too. They had everything I needed in stock for almost the same price as online. I was super stoked to get everything same day in their skate shop and also happy I found a helmet that actually fit! Got to take a look inside the park, very excited to try it out with my kids. Great experience, highly recommend you take the time to stop and check them out. You won't regret it. ¡Guau! Ojalá hubiéramos hecho el viaje antes. Los propietarios fueron muy amables. Les envié un correo electrónico hace varios meses para preguntarles sobre los cascos XXL (tengo una cabeza grande), y me dijeron que los tenían en stock. Probé todas las versiones que pude comprar en Amazon y ninguna encajaba. Mi hijo de 9 años me metió en el skateboard hace unos años. Recientemente compré algunas cubiertas de segunda mano y también necesitaba camiones, cojinetes y hardware. Tenían todo lo que necesitaba en stock por casi el mismo precio que en línea. ¡Estaba súper emocionado de tener todo el mismo día en su tienda de skate y también feliz de haber encontrado un casco que realmente me quedaba! Tengo que echar un vistazo dentro del parque, muy emocionado de probarlo con mis hijos. Gran experiencia, recomiendo encarecidamente que se tome el tiempo para detenerse y echarles un vistazo. No te arrepentirás.

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Arsenal Park

Arsenal Park

4.1(7 reviews)
11.8 miSoBro

I'm honestly amazed I've never reviewed Arsenal Park. I live just east of SoBro, South Broad Ripple…read morefor the uninitiated, and drive by and/or visit Arsenal Park on a pretty regular basis. It's a 13-acre park smack dab in the middle of the SoBro area. This is a definite residential park with parking that's pretty interesting - it's essentially around the perimeter of the park. This is a very wooded park. It's actually a pretty heavily utilized park and there's very few times that I drive by here that I don't actually see people at the park. This park was purchased by the City of Indianapolis in 1928 (Fun fact: Original price was $19,915). It resulted from a desire for a park in the area east of what's known as Meridian Kessler. Early development came from such projects as the New Deal jobs programs and the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. Arsenal Park offers a variety of activities including basketball courts, a bicycle polo course, a multipurpose field, a splash pad, playground, a shelter and a comfort station. Arsenal Park was purchased by the City of Indianapolis in 1928 following community interest in establishing a park in the area east of the Meridian Kessler neighborhood. Much of the early development of the 11-acre park was done through New Deal jobs programs like the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. This park offers basketball courts, a bicycle polo course, a community garden, a multipurpose field, a splash pad, playground equipment, a shelter, and a comfort station. This seems to be a park that's always under some sort of development. There's a current master plan for the park and it's a beautiful setting that I don't feel like has ever lived up to its potential. Another fun fact: It's called Arsenal Park because it used to be on Arsenal Avenue (which became Indianola). At one point, it was also called Haverford Park. If you pay attention to this area, there's a Haverford baseball complex down the street. I tend to agree with most of the reviews here. I love this park. It's also great for those who geocache - there's more than one geocache in this park. It's not the most wheelchair friendly park and there's really not a walking path here. However, the playground is fairly accessible. Overall, this is a solid 4-star park that could easily be developed into a 5-star park with some love, attention, and vision. I typically do feel safe in this park, though the bike area can get a bit congested. It's surrounded by houses and pretty open concept.

This is a neat park. It is a bit older, dating back to 1928, but still has a lot of life left. It…read morewas originally named Haverford Park, after Haverford Avenue which borders it on its West side. The park is home to a garden. I believe it is one of those community gardens that are popping up all over the area. It has a table and chairs to sit and looks nice. The park seems well maintained and has adequate parking available. It spans 13 acres and spans a bit of everything. They have a skate park that has seen better days. It sits on what use to be old tennis courts. It looks like it was put together using items that were found laying around. It has rails, ramps, stairs and other pieces that I do not know the name of. It may be makeshift, but it works. There were people shredding (is that still the word) when I was there. The park also have a restroom facility and a couple of shelters with picnic tables under it and grills outside of them. There is also a very nice water park there. It seems relatively new. There are benches over there that are shaded by canopies where parents can sit and watch their littles play. The park also has a lot of green space that could be used for activities such as football, soccer, flying a kite, or having a picnic. The park's full basketball court has seen better days. It will do for those wanting to just throw up a few shots. The court could use a fresh coat of paint though. Of course the park has a playground. It is on a bed of wood chips and consists of a few pieces of older traditional equipment. It is not a very big area. Some of the equipment includes a bank of traditional/toddler swings, an accessible medium sized jungle gym with slides, and a spinning net climber. The splash pad makes this park a destination park for some. It is a nice traditional park that has a lot to offer.

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Forest Park

Forest Park

4.8(16 reviews)
4.4 mi

The park that truly has it ALL? Check out Forest Park…read more It has my FAVORITE playground for kids who are just starting to walk It's the perfect place to let toddlers safely explore and gain independence while playing. Bonus: kids get the added excitement of seeing real-life trains nearby They have the perfect 9-hole golf course to teach your littles--no water hazards, super beginner-friendly, and it's actually Hamilton County's oldest golf course I CANNOT wait for the pool to open!My favorite time to go is Tuesday and Thursday mornings for Tiny Tots They have such a great fenced-in toddler area and splash pad, plus a diving well and long course pool. They even do movie nights in the pool ‍ But seriously... you NEED to try the mini golf here It's ONLY $3 per person and feels like stepping back in time in the best way. The holes are fun, unique, and old-school with moving features you just don't see anymore The second playground at this park is the newer one--and it's such a win for all ages The third playground at this park is such a fun old-school option for older kids There really is nothing else quite like this around here. Pack snacks, bring the kids, and plan to stay awhile

Large park that is well maintained and has everything! To name a few: Swimming pool, mini putt putt…read moregolf course, 9 hole par-3 golf course, play pickleball, children's playground, carousel (tickets are $2.00), dog friendly, water fountain for dogs, rock climbing, splashpad, 3 pools, picnic tables, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, bicycles for rent ($1.50 per 30 minutes), skate park train ride and so much more! It's a great place for families and everyone!

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