Your kids are never too little for a baseball game!…read more Here's your sign to take your family to a game at Victory Field! A few tips to make it an easy outing: Bring the stroller. Pack snacks, a blanket, and a few small toys. Kids 2 and under get in FREE. Go on Sundays for Kids Eat Free! Kids get a free hot dog, chips, and milk. Go on Tuesdays for select $1 concessions. Go on Fridays to end the night with fireworks. Parking is easy in the garage across the street for $10. On Sundays they also have character meet-and-greets! We went for Paw Patrol Day, and the line was extremely long--we're talking almost the entire game long. Bluey and princesses are coming in August, so just keep that in mind if meeting the characters is a priority.

I had a chance to visit Victory Field recently! It's the new home of the Indianapolis Clowns, a…read moreteam in the BananaBall( Savanna Bananas) league. While the game was entertaining and exhilarating, the stadium a true marvel. The stadium is expensive and the seats are quite comfortable. There were plenty of food vendors, serving a wide variety of items and several stores (they were closed for my visit). The stadium had easy in and out access, a there was parking at multiple locations around the area.

I was on the Westside today to attend a special event and had three hours between one obligation…read moreand another. I decided to spend some time visiting some old haunts as I was raised nearby. Along my travels, I encountered the Randy Shambaugh Baseball Park. Under the authority of Indy Parks, Shambaugh Park offers five varying sized baseball/softball diamonds and is historically the host of Eagledale Little League. The park appears to be quite small until you start looking around and realize that it's quite a bit larger, though parking is strangely lacking. It sits right next to a church. You've seen me write before about my concern with Indy Parks - they build and develop wonderful parks, however, far too often allow them to fall into disrepair. This park reminds me of one that's fairly close to my house (though actually mine is much worse). There's a concession building and there seem to be other buildings here, however, it's a little set to the back of a neighborhood and, to be honest, felt a little unsafe. I honestly can't imagine letting my child wonder to the park due to its isolated location - there was a vehicle sitting off to the side in the park and it just felt weird. While I realize we're not in baseball season, thus I wouldn't expect the park to be in tip-top shape, it felt very worn to be and just didn't look great. As a matter of note, the park is named after Randy Shambaugh (I bet you knew that) - a community leader who died at age 53 in 2011 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease. He was the youngest person ever elected to the Speedway Town Council.

The park seems to have multiple baseball fields open for league play, with cages protecting the…read morevisitors from the infield stray balls. There are even buildings for concessions/utilities. What the park does not have is lots of parking and only one way in (unless I missed it!) The park is tucked in at the back of a neighborhood, so again, it is limited on its ability to handle lots of vehicles coming and going with ease. Review #572

Recently attended the Corporate Challenge at the Midwest Sports Complex. I didn't even know it was…read morehere, and I used to work in the area! Plenty of soccer fields and baseball diamonds. However, they have really nice sand volleyball courts. The sand is white and soft and well-kept. I don't play often, but I find it's really difficult to find nice sand volleyball courts. The Fish Bowl is the on-site cantina/watering hole. Is it top notch? Not really, but it's a spot to get a drink and hang out on a patio next to the volleyball courts. There really isn't even a door, and the whole place reminds me of bars you find in Florida near the beach. Those take a beating from the wind & salt in the air, and it seems like this place has too even without a beach, but it doesn't bother me. You can get a beer or a basic mixed drink if you want. The food options are really limited - I'm talking a sandwich and chips and maybe a burger on special. There's actually a lot of available parking on site so even with the large groups that were here in addition to normal Saturday activities, I felt like there was enough room for everyone. Honestly, if you're looking for a spot to have outdoor activities or sports, this place does the job. I don't know rental rates, but as a user of the facility, it does the job!

If you like... $3…read moreper person entry/parking fees, VFW-like bar establishments, gallons of beer, ping pong tables with only one sacred ball (do not lose the ball, dear reader), middle-aged men who were once their football team's captain basking in their glory days, $1 jell-o shots, a weird bar that feels like it belongs somewhere...but not here? then you should give Midwest Sports Complex a whirl. The vibe and mixture of people is almost worth a visit alone. It felt like I was hanging out in the ball diamonds of my hometown - the only difference was I paid to get in and cheer on a friend (Yeah, Dylan!) with a beer in hand.

This park definitely has potential. Whenever I come, no matter the day, it's usually pretty empty,…read morewhich is nice because I can walk my dogs around freely. Most of the area is uneven grass, though it's usually cut, and there aren't many good walking paths within the park itself. I've listened to live music at the amphitheater and really enjoyed that! I've also longboarded here; the main path along the road seems newer and usually clear. I've played tennis on the courts too, but they could use just a little TLC. Really, the whole park could. Still, it's a peaceful spot with room to grow.

Riverside Park has amazing potential but is in need of major love. The sprawling Park sits on prime…read moreriverside real estate and is lush with trees. But the grounds are overgrown and weedy, equipment fading and in disrepair and my encounter with staff was not uplifting. The pool is locked and empty. I inquired about the status at the front desk. The clerk did not look up from her computer but said the pool was being serviced and they had no idea if and when it would be fixed. I didn't see anyone working on the pool. Since they have a summer camp in session, it would be great if the pool was operational. There is a really nice set of tennis courts (12ish). There is green space for football and a baseball diamond. A nice set of workout equipment from the Colts seems in need of a good cleaning. I was excited to find a boat ramp with parking area. This area needs to be cleaned and patrolled. The River access site is beautiful. The park offers free daily lunches to those in need and also provides summer camps. I found these resources valuable to the community. I was really surprised to find the park not pristine and vibrant for 4th of July holiday. The flagpoles were even empty.

I love attending FREE Yoga evey Tuesday at Krannert! Grace is a fabulous instructor. There are so…read moremany activities for free or a small cost available here. They're still under construction for the exterior, but it will be really nice when its done. Ive rented rooms for many past celebrations too, they're a great option for a very reasonable price as well.

This park is very small. the trail around the lake is about a half a mile. It is also not very…read morewell kept and seems to be frequented by some shady characters, at least while I was there. It could use some landscaping, emptying of trash cans and renovation of the fields and tennis courts. They have a community center, a ball field, tennis courts in the back and an aquatic center. They also have a playground and two covered pavilions that you can rent for events. The pavilions do come with some strict rules though. The pavilions and their picnic tables are in dire need of a thorough pressure washing. You can however, fish in the lake. I saw someone doing it while I was there, but I am not sure how well stocked it is though. On a positive note, the recreation staff is very friendly and there is ample parking. The lake has blue benches all around that you can stop, rest and take it all in. There are ducks all over the place....I really mean all over the place. Almost too many of them.

I feel like I'm at Gainbridge for some kind of cool event just about every other month now, because…read morethey have tons of cool stuff going on. Between the basketball games (Yes Cers! Fever Rising!) and other shows, there's always something going on and I have a great time with it. There's a lot of options for food and I've always had my food come out quickly. The Fieldhouse Favorites will cover your bases on the classics. Ben's Pretzels offers carbs galore. A recent fave of mine is The Shake Bar, a Steak 'n Shake brand that specializes in luscious, over-the-top milkshakes. I love to get the Oreo shake as a treat for my game or showtime experience. Some other tidbits - you're allowed to bring in a clear water bottle that's either factory sealed, or an empty reusable to fill up at a fountain. Another alternative is the DD program, where you can get a free soda with a voucher from guest services. You can't purchase any alcohol after that point because you get a wristband that would indicate as such. But if you're looking to stay sober for the evening, this is a great perk!

Absolutely unacceptable experience tonight at the Heat vs Pacers game. My sister and I were simply…read moretrying to move down a row to get Bam's autograph--something fans do all the time--and instead of handling it calmly or professionally, an usher immediately escalated the situation and put her hands on my sister. There was zero need for physical contact. No warning, no attempt to de-escalate, just straight to being aggressive. It completely ruined what was supposed to be a fun night. We paid good money to be there and ended up feeling disrespected and honestly shocked. And to make it worse, it already kind of sucks being Pacers fans all season during a rough year--then when the team we're actually excited to see comes to town, we get treated like trash by arena staff. That's not how you treat paying fans. Security and staff are supposed to ensure safety--not create uncomfortable or hostile situations. This was handled in the worst possible way, and it reflects terribly on the arena and its staff. Do better.

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.

Was playing on the playground with my brothers and someone from the park came up and said that the…read morepark is only meant for "little kids" and we needed to leave... since when was that a thing. And my brothers a literally kids so what if I wanted to play on the playground with them. 0 stars if I could. Was there for like 5 mins

This is a small neighborhood park located in the Broad Ripple area. The park was built by the North…read moreSide Optimist Youth Club and is maintained by its volunteers and funded through donations. There is not much to the park. It has a baseball field that is OK and a small picnic shelter with two picnic tables under it. There are no grills though. the field is well maintained and does not have any benches or dugout. I am not sure if it is part of a full course, but I saw a disc golf hole in the outfield. The baseball field can also double as an open field where you can play catch, a soccer or football game, hold a picnic or even fly a kite. The park's play area is lined with wood chips. Some of the playground equipment includes a large jungle gym with slides, monkey bar rings, a balance beam/parallel bars, a sit n spin cup, U-shaped ladder, sliding poles, a bank of traditional swings and a bank of toddler swings. There are picnic tables and benches on the perimeter of the playground area to sit and watch the littles. The park has a moderate sized parking lot and there is also street parking available. The sheds on the park's property have cute little murals painted on them. You will also find a share a book box at the park too. It is a neat little park, but my little was not very entertained by the playground and did not play there very long. The park is well maintained for the most part, but the trash was overflowing while I was there, and some left a bunch a trash on one of the picnic tables under the shelter. I did not see any restroom facilities or porta johns, so I suggest using the bathroom before you come and to bring your own water.

I came to Opti Park for the broad ripple beerfest and it was good. This was my first time here at…read moreOpti Park in Broad Ripple. For a beerfest, the space was perfect and nice for the vendors. It is not a big park, but for family picnics and events, Opti Park is perfect. The park was run down and not really kept up well from what I could see. I think I did see a playground for kids at the park which is a nice feature, but nothing else really caught my eye as to being impressive. I do not go to a lot of parks, so I really cannot compare this park to another park in Indiana, but for what it is, Opti Park is a decent size park for family gatherings or special events. I personally will not be coming back to this park unless there is a special event. If you are looking to have a family reunion or event, then I would say check out Opti Park for your needs. The children will love the playground. It is all about what your preference is for a park.