This park is behind a residential neighborhood and is next to a cemetery. It is huge and was opened…read morein 1985. This park has everything, and I do mean everything. The park has two very nice lighted baseball fields that are tournament ready. It also has a huge field with a bunch of soccer goals. It features a very nice splash pad that has a lot of fun stuff and seating on the perimeter for parents to sit. In addition to all of that the park has two horse shoe pits, two tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts (one is broken though), bathroom facilities, a very nice 1-mile paved multi-use trail that goes around the park and 2 picnic shelters with tables under them and a grills right outside. You can reserve a shelter on the city's website or at the town hall. The park's basketball court will do, but could use a little TLC. The tennis courts are adequate, Not the best, but I have seen much worse. The park is not short on green space. There is places that you can play catch, fly a kite, or have a picnic. The playground is awesome. It is right by the picnic shelter and is actually divided in to two area, one for infants/toddlers and one for all ages They have an old school merry-go-round, some traditional swings, see-saw, a balance beam, rockers, and each section has an age appropriate jungle gym with slides. The park is well maintained. I chatted with the man that was doing the daily maintenance while I was there. There is tons of free parking available around the park. Outside of a baseball/softball tournament, you should have no trouble finding a spot. I really like this park. You can spend a half to full day here. There is so much to do here. The only thing that is missing is a lake that you can paddle on and fish. I know that it is a bit off of the beaten path and not practical to visit if you do not live near here, but if you do make if here, you and your family will have a wonderful time.

If I could give this place -5 stars I would. I've been going here for probably 2 months to walk my…read moredog. Today I went and my dog got attacked by a pitbull a lady couldn't handle. There was a maintenance staff on site as well that did nothing to help the situation. This is terrifying in itself but adding the fact it's a kids park with playgrounds, a wet pad, and all other attractions is terrifying what if it was a child and not my dog.

Excellent park for a tiny midwestern town amidst corn and bean fields, well organized parking…read morespots, very easy access right off State Road 24, and accommodating shelter and play area for families and their kids. Gives host to the biggest celebration most small towns only dream of every July 4th with full on festival assortment of vendors, activities, games, and of course fireworks after sundown. Neighbors the ancient Wolcott White House which can be toured as a peak into the olden days home.

Instead of lots of small parks, Wolcott has created a single large park that has a bit of…read moreeverything. Basketball courts, beach volleyball, and baseball fields are for those team activities. Swings, playground towers/forts, and slides are there for the younger crowd. Throw in plenty of parking, a shelter right by the parking lot, restrooms, and a gazebo for those who prefer more quiet time, and you have a pretty good park! There are mature trees for shade and though the road and lot are gravel, they seem in pretty good shape. Very nice park for a small community. Review #2749

For a town with just over 1000 people, Goodland has made good use of Foster Park. The park is…read moremostly flat and open with a winding walking path. There is some shade around the perimeter, but otherwise, the center is open. Most of the things to do are on the east side along the road. There is a large shelter with playgrounds for big and little kids. There is a veteran's memorial near the shelter as well. In the south east corner are the basketball and tennis courts. There is no designated parking lot, but street parking is allowed along the east side. The park was in good condition and during my visit, the flags were being flown at half mast in honor of 9/11's anniversary. Review #3021

Beautiful park. Has a basketball court. Nice gazebo for events. Nice kid area for kids to play on,…read moretennis court needs work.

Have frequented this park since my childhood. Has some nice trails we frequently make up our own…read more,nice frisbee golf course also . only downside the city has let the swimming pool fall into disrepair. Sad to see. Hope they can turn this issue around.

I really enjoyed this park! From the road that runs through the middle of the park, you can access…read morethe trailhead to a half mile hike along a creek. Great footing on the wide grit path with wooden bridges over the creek crossings. Lots of woods and the ever present gurgling of the creek make it peaceful. Just enough away from traffic that you don't hear the cars on US231 until you are close to passing under it. Lots of benches along the trail too. The trail is not a loop, so it's a full mile if you walk back to your car. Besides the trail, there are four playgrounds, a swimming pool, shelters and enough open space to play your own games. Disc Golf, baseball and basketball are options too! Lots of shade in the playground areas to help keep you cool. Best park in the area! Review #976

The best trail for running in the West Lafayette/Lafayette area. On the southernmost point, you can…read morepark at Fort Ouiatenon, take the sidewalk 3/4s of a mile to the trailhead then follow the dirt path along the Wabash River up to the pedestrian bridge, where you can cross over to the Lafayette side or continue up a bit more on paved surface toward a small park, restaurants and the edge of Purdue's campus. If you head over to the Lafayette side, the trail continues on paved surface for a while before returning to a dirt surface and concludes at the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park in Battle Ground, roughly 13 miles from Fort O. The trail is mostly flat and runnable from start to finish. After heavy rains, the river regularly floods the southern part of the trail.

The Wabash Heritage Trail is 13 miles long making it a perfect training ground for a mini marathon…read more However, today we were exploring nature with our granddaughter. We started on the north end at Battleground Memorial. At the head of the trail is a sweet little nature center (Wah-ba-shik-a Nature Center) filled with descriptions of wildlife and fauna that are native to the area. My granddaughter was delighted to see the big white owl that greeted us at the door. The volunteer at the Center was welcoming and admission was free. They had maps for the trail that you can take. There are also special programs offered throughout the year. The trail starts and Battleground and extends all the way to Fort Ouiatenon. We only toured a couple miles along a creek that eventually meets the Wabash River. The trail is mulch covered and easy to navigate by foot. It would be difficult to maneuver a stroller or wheelchair onto the trail. The trail is lined with very large sycamores, oaks, walnuts and other trees native to the area. Some of the trees were at least 300 years older. The creek is clear and suitable for a little stomping. There are occasional benches along the trail as well as informational markers. There were also picnic tables and a water fountain at the trail head. We did not see any restroom facilities, but there were probably some in the Battle Ground Museum. The hike is quiet during the week. You can enjoy the sounds of birds and squirrels. I can imagine how beautiful the trail is when the leaves are changing color. There is some highway traffic noise as you get closer to the highway. The trail does not loop, so you have to backtrack to return to your car. There was plenty of parking at the Memorial. The map indicated that there were about five parking lots along the trail. We enjoyed the hike and will return to do a different section soon. I highly recommend.

Unless you are a skilled hiker, I recommend going to this beautiful nature preserve when the…read moreweather has been dry. There is about 90 feet of elevation change on the 0.8 mile loop that can be a bit slippery if you pick a time when mud/rain can be a problem. I only explored the north end trail during my visit. After parking in a shaded lot, I went into the park where I had a choice of left or right. The right side has a steeper descent than the left. Fortunately, there is a hand rail for stability. I figured it easier to go down the steep side than up, so I stayed on the right hand path. There is a fairly level area before you reach the "stairs". The stairs are mostly natural, so they aren't evenly spaced. Just keep focused and you should be alright. Once the trail reaches the bottom of the gorge, there are places where elevated paths keep your feet from trekking through the mud. Depending upon how much rain has fallen, you may get some mud, but my feet stayed dry the entire loop. At the base, there are deep ravines where the trees catch the sunlight and light up in brilliant yellow greens. The rocks are layered and take on a rusty color that can make for some great photos. The highlight of the loop is finding the "arch" through the ridge of rock. It was just a bit taller than my head (I would say most folks won't need to duck going through.) After that, you will start working your way back. Although I traveled the same distance up, it was gradual and not nearly as challenging as climbing steps. I didn't see much wildlife there, but there were squirrels and butterflies that showed themselves. I like a short hike that features a destination and great scenes along the way. If you like that too, then seek out this park. Review #2840

Great trail among beautiful landforms. It's a nice hike that makes for a good day trip along with…read moreWilliamsport Falls, Attica, and the courthouse murals on Covington.

In the southeast corner of Jasper County where it cuts into White (just north of Wolcott), there's…read morea fairly new nature preserve that has a mix of savanna/meadow and forest. What started out as 133 acres has expanded and has added a 3.3 mile "loop" for hiking. Note that this isn't one large loop; rather its a series of paths with some places to cut the trip shorter if you desire. Along S CR20 E, there is a pull off with a gravel drive and lot that you can park safely off the road. Although there are a couple signs near the wooded area to the north, you can't enter the woods there. You need to follow a wide path between the woods and grasses to the west. Once there, you have a choice to continue south along the grassy area or enter into the woods to continue west to the far edge of the park. A branch extends north (you take the same route back to this point.) I took the route west and after going north, tried the south branch which then jogs over to a space along more grasslands that slowly raise toward a hilltop. There is also a large roughly rectangular trail you can take even farther west or cut across back to the east through the trees. That eventually continues that southern loop or cuts through the trees north to the savanna you saw at the beginning. I saw lots of wildflowers, a friendly squirrel, and heard lots of songbirds along the way. Mosquitoes weren't too bad, but I would still advise to take precautions. Because the paths were wide, I felt like there was less chance of getting a tick because I wasn't brushing against anything. I really appreciated the wider path through the park and the low elevation change made for an easy stroll even though the mileage could get long. It will be interesting to see how the savanna changes as the small trees that have started growing randomly there continue to mature. Review #2750

Nice clean park! Soft top for the kiddos. And lots of activities for the young lungs to play! It's…read morea Sunday evening and it's good day to be at the park. Very well kept park. There's trails and a farm here. There even an exploration station for the kids. Not to mention plenty of grass area for picnics, parties, photos, proposals whatever. Very beautiful place for the kiddos. Safe area, kids well behaved so far, lol. But overall a lively place to be as a kid!

Prices are pretty high, which is pretty normal for children's museums, but I pay those prices so…read morethat my kids can play with new and exciting stuff. I came last about 2 years ago and almost nothing has changed. The flight simulator isn't working. Anything with Velcro was worn out. Dinosaur dig doesn't have enough rubber to actually cover the fossil. The vet area was super cute and may be new or updated recently. Staff was nice and the place was clean.

My boyfriend, dog, and I stayed at France Park for two nights and had a great time. We rented the…read morecabin (there's only one on site) and wanted to make a review since it's hard to find info on it. The cabin is tucked away and was difficult to find due to the staff not giving us a map or directions but we found it just after driving the whole park and deciding to go back for directions. The cabin is primitive and you have to bring your own bed clothes, pillows, etc. no running water, electric, or heating/cooling but there is an electrical outlet a little ways from the cabin. You'd need an extension cord to reach the cabin though. Picnic table and fire ring on site. They didn't give us any hassle with bringing our dog which we declared when making the reservation. The cabin is very shaded and I was not worried about my dog over heating. There's also a store on site with basic supplies and you can also buy firewood on site. There were vault toilets right by the cabin but they were intolerable...strong odor, wet floors, you get it...so we would head up to the bath house for the rest rooms. Little bit of a walk so we'd drive up. Those were clean and the showers were free. France Park had a lot of fun things to do including various fishing areas (one being just down the hill from the cabin), a swimming/beach area with an obstacle course on the water, and the coolest disc golf course I've ever seen (we brought our own discs. I didn't check to see if you could rent or buy on site). The course goes through the woods and was very challenging for a beginner like myself but loved the experience. The location is also fairly close to a tubing place called Riverside Rentals and we really enjoyed that river float. Also not too bad of a drive to town if needing supplies. I wish we would have taken more photos but was too consumed in being present and enjoying disconnecting. Overall, the only negative was the vault toilets but we'll definitely be back to enjoy this location. What a gem!

Great campground and activities. Beautiful waterfall. Great trails. The water was amazing for…read moreswimming. Had a live DJ and concessions. Had a blast! Would highly recommend.