It's still hard for me to do park reviews without thinking of the late Yelper Ken N., a Yelp Elite…read morewho had a passion for documenting Indiana's parks and public art. Chatham Commons is a small yet attractive pocket park with land donated by long-time area residents Tom Jones (not the singer!) and Paul Atkinson in 2011. In addition to the land, there's a sculpture, Boy and Dog by Tom Otterness, that was also donated. This is really a gathering space for adults. There's no real kid-friendly features. There's very short walking paths, a pergola, benches, and ottoman chairs. The park is maintained well with the help of the Chatham Arch Neighborhood Foundation, though anyone familiar with Indy knows that the Chatham area folks take pride in their neighborhood and really do a nice job of taking care of this space. As a wheelchair user, I always have to look at a public space through an accessibility lens. Everything is really pretty fine here, though visiting the park really comes down to street parking. It's a relatively quiet area and not that hard to find a space that works with a wheelchair. Curb-cuts are appropriate and I can easily access all the features. The benches obviously don't have grab rails, however, I'm typically pretty happy if I can simply move around independently in a park and I can definitely do that here. Is this a destination park? Oh heavens no. However, it serves this neighborhood really well and is nicely utilized - especially during the summer and fall months I've noticed. There's only mild protection from elements - so during inclement weather this isn't the place you want to go.

This is a cute little pocket park. I am surprised that I am only the 3rd person to review it. It…read moreis very beautiful park that may be small, but has some really neat stuff like paved walking paths, a pergola, colorful ottaman style chairs and benches. You will also find a sculpture titled Boy and Dog by Tom Otterness right in the center of the park. There is a lot of free street parking available in front of the park as well as on the side. The park is well maintained, even during the off season and has a trendy, but peaceful vibe. The park is accesible and has a long ramp leading into it. The park and sculpture was donated by long time residents Tom Jones and Paul Atkinson. It was dedicated in their memory in 2011 as a gathering place for residents of the neighborhood that they so loved. I like this park and it is one that even if you are not a resident, you still would enjoy. It is however, very convenient for those people living close by. This is definitely worth a stop if you are in the are and have some time to kill or just want to relax and kick back for a bit.

NEW PARK ALERT The CUTEST accessible flower-themed…read moreplayground has officially opened at Seminary Park (Home of the Peony Festival!) 2 slides, including a fun rolling slide Bright, colorful padded ground with flower details Sensory wall + interactive games throughout the playground Huge portions of the park are wheelchair accessible Visit in April/May to see the peonies blooming Downsides: only partially fenced, just one parent bench, no swings & no bathrooms I already know this is going to become one of my kids' favorite parks Bonus: it's super close to downtown Noblesville for snacks or a little walk after playing!

We enjoyed Seminary Park today at the Noblesville Peony Festival! We were able to snag a spot a few…read morestreets away, but there were multiple lots not too far away according to the FB page. The park was beautifully decorated! They have a lot of peonies planted around the park as well as other flowers. The alliums were beautiful too! You can tell how hard they work on this park. There is a gazebo where they held some classes and then the arear was filled with tents and activities as well as food trucks. I would have to check it out when a festival isn't happening to see how the park is, but there were some benches and water fountains and I think it is a beautiful spot to relax or have a picnic. If you get a chance the Peony festival was fantastic. It had some really great photos ops and lots of food trucks and locally made items as well as flowers and plants for sell!

Highland Park has some of the best views in the city. Whether I come here to have a picnic, hang…read morewith friends, or watch the 4th of July fireworks - I always have a good time. My only complaint is that there is no public bathroom at the park. It's always clean though. Free of garbage and well taken care of

This totally might be conjecture, but I'm wondering if Highland Park was so named because it's…read moreliterally a park that sits on high land. Get it? Highland. I don't know -- but that sounds like a good guess, doesn't it? Anyway, because the park is a bit elevated, you can get a great view of the downtown Indianapolis cityscape. It's really cool. The park itself is small and is more of a neighborhood park. It has a small playground with a small play structure. It has slides, some bars to climb, and some swings. The play structure is definitely more appropriate for kids ages 5 and under. I think older kids would get bored with it quickly. I would not go out of my way to visit this park just to play at the playground, but I would visit to sit at one of the picnic benches to eat and enjoy the view. Parking is along the street -- there isn't a designated parking lot. There also weren't any restrooms or water fountains that I saw.

This is a nice little park on the heart of Broad Ripple. They have a gravel lot right next to the…read moreplayground. The playground is small, but perfect for a toddler! The outside area is a little run down and the landscaping could use a bit of a clean up. The shade does offer a lot of shade which is nice!

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.

Looking for a park that feels straight out of a storybook? Check out Coxhall Gardens!…read more This is one of my most magical, dreamy spots in Carmel--and it's so much more than a park. Adorable imaginative play area Water pump and sand play area--be prepared to get messy! One slide built into the hillside Endless walking trails, including a colorful ABC path Beautiful native Indiana plants and gardens Two ponds where you can fish Stunning statues, bell towers, murals, and fountains Whether you're looking for a peaceful morning walk, a place for open-ended play, or the perfect backdrop for family photos, Coxhall Gardens is a must-visit. Trust me--you'll want to bring your camera!

Recently moved here and I have to say this park is amazing. It is safe and very visually appealing…read more Looks like weddings are done here often and it looks like an amazing place to get married. I love taking a troll around the area and taking it all in. If you have not been here you need to check this place out. You will not be disappointed.

I'm really starting to appreciate nature and hiking. This park is a nice spot for a peaceful walk…read more I visited with my son to enjoy some quality time and nature, and it's conveniently close to our home. It wasn't very busy the day we came. The park has shelters and multiple walking trails, which gives you options depending on how far you want to go. I noticed people taking family pictures at this park. One of the highlights was the water along the trail which adds a really pretty, calming touch to the scenery. The weather was decent temperature but a bit gloomy the day we went, and there were a lot of leaves on the trail. We didn't check the map and just kind of winged it, so parts of the trail were hard to follow because the leaves covered the path, but it wasn't an issue. Overall, we enjoyed the walk, the quiet surroundings, and the chance to bond while taking in what nature has to offer.

Southeastway Park is a hidden 188 acre treasure in the southeast corner of Marion County. The Park…read morehas trails through sycamore filled woods, picnic areas, a large playground and a naturalist center. Best of all, the park is free. The park maintains several natural habitats including a pond, wetland, prairie and Buck Creek. The setting is perfect for bird watching, hiking, running, walking the dog or enjoying a sunset. The six shelters can be reserved (rented) for parties, meetings, picnics for $135 for residents of Marion County or $160 for non-residents. The naturalist center/classroom can also be reserved during certain months. There are lots of picnic tables available on first come basis. There is a bathroom facility available in the warmer months. The naturalists run special educational programs throughout the year including summer day camps for the kids, a bug festival, maple syrup tapping in late winter and hayrides in the fall. The Park will be hosting eclipse viewing on April 8. I was visiting the Master Naturalist Class, a but also took my dog on a nice walk. The park is open dawn til dusk and worth a visit. Plan on spending a couple hours. Be sure to bring your bug repellent.

I stumbled upon this park over the weekend while walking through downtown Zionsville. Until then, I…read morewas oblivious to this tucked away charming green space. This park features two sections- the higher level has a fountain, small green space and covered shelter overlooking the lower portion of the park with a large, lush field with a paved trail that winds along the Eagle Creek River. This park is located only a few blocks from the Main Street of downtown historic Zionsville and "next door" to the Lions Park. It looked like this was a popular spot to take your pups or ride a bike on the trail. Half the fun is enjoying the homes found on the streets neighboring the park.

This is a great little park to walk your dog in Zionsville. The park is relatively new, about five…read moreyears old and is in a low lying pasture along Little Eagle Creek. There is a good amount of parking in the park's lots upper and lower lots. Paved paths route in a large circle around the park and are accessible and keep Fido's feet clean. There are nice benches at regular intervals in the park for bird watching or just reading a book. At the upper end of the park is a small shelter with bench and a good place to watch summer fireworks. The is also a nice fountain and a few more benches to enjoy the view of the wetlands. This is a quiet hidden treasure in Zionsville and a good place to meditate and relax.

This is a very tranquil park. It is one way in and one way out, with a designated entrance and…read moreexit. There are a lot of parking available between three separate areas. The park has a very nice and soothing waterfall near the entrance. The park also has a small area with some picnic tables and there is a lot of shaded areas here. I was surprised to see a bathroom facility here, but it is under renovation at the time of this review. The park is a large garden composed of many smaller gardens such as the Memorial Veterans Garden, and the Enabling Garden. The center piece of the park is a triple gazebo that is very picturesque and can be rented. Even though it is not park of the park, I found another picturesque spot right off of it, a historic iron truss bridge. It spans the White Lick Creek and runs into the White Lick Creek Trail. The park is home to a veterans memorial and a statue that depicts a man holding a child, with two older children playing with a dog at his feet.The sculpture titled "a Celebration of Family values", is meant to signify The Dura builders family dedication to the town of Plainfield. You will also find many dedications and memorials in this park by some of the trees and in areas like the small fountain near the exit and the sundial sculpture across from the gazebos. The park has nice paths that run through it and are connected to a larger network of trails such as the aforementioned White Lick Creek Trail. This is a nice refection park that has a calming peace about it and is very soothing, even though it is located right off of a main thoroughfare. It does not have a shortage of benches. It feeds into some nice trails and offers some nice backdrops for pictures.

Here on Plainfield there are a series of very nice parks. I spent a few minutes in the afternoon…read morerelaxing at the friendship gardens. Technically, I took my son here to work on photos for his photography class. There are many interesting features to take picture of such as the waterfall and gazebo. You can walk in the park and it is connected to other parks and trails. Also good for bile riding too.