This is one of the nicest parks in the area. The playground has new and unique equipment on a…read morepadded area. The playground is surrounded by a fence that only adults can reach high enough to undo the latch (which is mounted outside the fence requiring a sense of touch to undo it.) There are several other activities available for visitors: a baseball diamond, a multi goal basketball court, and a disc golf course that wraps around the other amenities and the large parking lot. I did not see any shelters/picnic tables/restrooms near the playground or else this could be a five star review. Review #1022

It's been a WHILE since I was here, but it's a WONDERFUL place, from the spacious yet cozy lodge,…read morethe beautiful lake and marina, the pools (both indoor and outdoor, though I'm not sure if they're only for lodge guests...) hiking trails and SO much more!! Ohio has some of the BEST state park facilities, and this GEM is no exception!! A bit out of the way, but that's part of its charm!! Check it out!!!

With a nature center, 2 dog parks, 2 fossil parks, a lodge, and cabins, hiking trails and a lake,…read moreHueston Woods is a great place to enjoy a day, a weekend or a week. We rented two couples cabins that were pet friendly and had a wonderful time. The cabins were clean, the kitchen was tiny but functional, s'more's happened as did laughter. Great place to vacation.

We came here on Memorial Day long weekend and totally enjoyed our stay. We stayed for three days…read more We were a group of 12 adults and six children. It was a very family driven place and there was a lot for everyone. The water area is so good when it's sunny and there's the play area for the kids the shelters for barbecue and picnics and a lot of trails which are pet friendly. The rain dampened our visit but the park in itself was extremely good. DNR facilities were 24/7 they kept a strong vigilance in the camp, which was very comforting. Other than that all service is like fire wood ice was available at short notice.

I've mostly been stuck at home the past few weeks as I've been recovering from major surgery. On…read moreoccasion, I've been able to get friends to take me places or at least go for a drive to get me out. One such drive was to Whitewater State Park. Whitewater State Park was the 16th state park in Indiana and was founded in 1949. It's actually the third largest. It has 200 acre Whitewater Lake along with shoreline hiking, flat-water boating, swimming, fishing, and camping opportunities. It has 9 miles of horseback riding trails. The park area was originally purchased by Union, Fayette, Franklin, and Wayne counties to serve as a memorial for those lost during World War II. Additional activities include picnic areas with shelters (reservations required), interpretive naturalist services, 1 boat launch ramp at Whitewater Lake, bridle trails, cabins, fishing/ice fishing, hiking trails, canoe/paddleboat/rowboat rentals, swimming, and two marinas. Camping includes 236 electric sites, 45 non-electric, and 37 horsemen's primitive sites. There's a camp store, dumping station, and youth tent area. There are five hiking trails - all are considered moderate in difficulty. They range from 1-2.7 miles in length, though at least one also has a short loop. There really isn't a single trail that I'd say is accessible, though there are parts of trails I was able to access. That said, Whitewater in general isn't particularly wheelchair friendly other than in the more truly "public" areas. As an experienced wheelchair user, I doubt I'd head out on these trails alone. Whitewater hosts a variety of events throughout the year. While I wish it was more accessible here, I still consider this one of Indiana's more underappreciated natural gems.

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

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

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.

Spent a weekend here:…read more 1. They give you a parking pass as you roll through the gate, then they come around to the sights to check you in. 2. Depending on how people park the sites can be a little tough to pack into.. 3. There are sooooooo many golf carts! And the golf cart parade at sun down, it was over the top. The parade seemed to be made out of season campers that all know one another. 4. The older teenage element, that seemed to be seasonal campers, whoa! The mouthes one them. We fished with our kids as they dropped bunches of foul language & then proceeded to talk about fighting people, slamming people on the ground, and then ultimately sexual intercourse. These kids were not role models for our young ones. Oh and they were watching a kid that is about 6 years old. 5. The bathrooms, while they were. It the worst we've ever seen, they need a make over. 6. The lake is awesome. Bring a kayak or canoe if you have it. 7. Our fire pit had not been cleaned out in a very very long time.

Since my last visit to Connersville, a new pocket park was added to the downtown area along Central…read moreAve. The Oasis has a small metal gate along the sidewalk which allows clear views of the empty lot turned park. The sides of the park are mulched and have lots of raised flower beds, though my visit was in January, so I didn't see any ornamentation. There is also a mini gazebo with benches in the middle of the lawn area park. Hopefully, this park will continue to be developed and cared for and become a nice respite for visitors to the downtown area to enjoy. Parking is limited to free street parking on Central. Review #3588

I was back in Richmond, Indiana recently. It's a city I used to spend a lot of time in during my…read moreseminary days, however, I don't return quite as often these days. Whitewater Valley Gorge Park seems to be one of those ever-improving parks. It's an over 100-acre park with gorge walls containing bedrock said to date back 500,000,000 years. The gorge runs 3-1/2 miles and ranges from 200-300 feet wide and 50 to 80 feet deep. In terms of history, smack dab in the middle of the park is the Starr Gennett building, a building that dates to the 1870s and held the Starr Gennett Piano Company and Recording Studio. Gennett made significant contributions to early jazz, country, blues, and gospel music. The park also has what I'd consider to be a park within the park - Veteran's Memorial Park. The park also has nature trails, a picnic area, an enclosed shelter, and it's just a really beautiful area. At one point, the Starr Gennett building faced demolition - I'm so glad that Richmond decided otherwise. It's weird. When I was in seminary, I hardly ever came here. Now that I'm out of seminary, a trip to Richmond isn't complete without it. There's ultimately not a lot of activity spaces here other than the fact that you can rent the space for events. Really, this is a greenspace, a reflecting space, and a historical space. It's definitely worth a stop if you're in the Richmond area.

The main feature of this lovely little park is a trail that honors Gennett Records and great music…read moreartists from the 1920s-1930's. The site was once home of several manufacturing facilities related to music. Remnants of the several old buildings stand as monuments of the thriving businesses that once stood on the site. Historical plaques describe the piano manufacturing and the Gennett recording studio that once stood and operated on the grounds. A concrete walkway runs through the park along the river. Along the trail at 27 ground plaques, each honoring different music giants from the 1920-30s who recorded here at the Gennett studios. I loved walking the path and learning about each of these legends including Hoagy Carmichael and Louis Armstrong! There are a few benches for seating. The walkways are easily accessible for strollers and wheel chairs. There is no charge to visit the park. There is ample parking at the north end of the park. The lot is surrounded by native prairie plants. In the winter a farmers market is held at the site. If you like history and architecture or are just looking for a quiet place to enjoy the day, I recommend a visit to the park.