This park is 88 acres and has many features. The first thing that you will notice as you enter the…read morepark is the Southern Hancock County Veterans Memorial, a memorial dedicated to the Veteran heroes that called Hancock County home. It is a well done and fitting tribute to those men and women. There is no problem parking at this park. It has a decent sized private parking lot. The park also has a basic dog park that is basically two large fenced in areas with some seating. To the best of my knowledge, the use of the dog park does not require a membership, which if true, is nice. The park is home to a decent paved trail. My only issue with it is that it is a down and back trail and not a circular one. It runs along the side of the park and is about 2 miles, round trip. There are a few benches along the trail for people to use and take a load off. The trail also has some fitness equipment along its path to use that has bee there for over 12 years. You will find a picnic shelter at this park, with picnic tables under it and a grill just outside of it. The shelter and picnic tables are a bit aged and could use a little TLC. It is available to be reserved through the county, if you are looking. The park's playground area is on a bed of old wood chips and has some older equipment that consists of a pebble bridge, a spiral slide, rocker bees, a rock climbing wall, a jungle gym with a spiral slide, canopies and bridges, a bank of traditional/toddler swings, a pyramid net climber, and a see-saw. They have benches along the area's perimeter for caregivers to sit and watch their little ones, while their little ones play. The playground equipment is serviceable, but you can tell that it has been since 2010. A 9-hole disc golf course was also installed at the park in 2010 as part of a Boy Scout project. There is no shortage of field or green space at this park. The park has a multi-use field with a bunch of soccer nets spread out on it. There is also a backstop on the field as well, that could be suitable for sports such as baseball, softball, or kick ball. The open field could be used for just about any field activity including football, soccer, field hockey, flying a kite, playing catch, or having a picnic. The park does not have a rest room facility. You will see a porta-potty by the dog park, just off of the parking lot though. Feel free to use that. Anyway, the park is relatively well maintained, but there was a little trash and junk around the shelter though. On a positive note, the grass was well groomed. Does it need a few updates and new equipment? Yes, but it works for now. It is a decent park to pass some time and hang out at, if you are in the area. I probalbly would not call it a destination park though.

One of the first things you notice at the entrance of the park is that there is a new installation…read moreof the Southern Hancock County Veterans Memorial going in. The memorial has flags and some nice monuments and a bunch of loosely laid bricks with veteran names on them. I hope that these bricks will be installed properly when the memorial is completed. The rest of the park has a dog park, a playground, something that looks like it might be a frisbee golf game (I honestly haven't seen anything like it), and space for sporting events. And poor drainage. So much so that even after two days since the rains cleared out, much of this former field had standing water. The playground was surrounded by water, so I can't see this being an ideal condition for most visitors. I guess if you want to use this park, you hope for a drought and then there is a lot you can do. I will give it a bonus star out of respect for the memorial, but the rest of the park needs some drainage and attention. Review #780

We had never been to this park before, I was looking for a trail to walk and this was perfect!…read morePerfect location, has so much to offer. Playground, creek, bridges, basketball court and walking trail. It was beautiful!

Sarah T. Bolton Park is named after the woman largely considered the first lady of Hoosier poetry…read more(I bet you can guess what her name was!). Originally known as Beech Bank, the park was purchased by the city from the Bolton family 1930 and is a nearly 32-acre park that includes picnic areas, a one-acre dog park, play equipment, shelters, restroom facilities, athletic facilities/courts, a creek, and it has a sort of winding topography that makes it Beech Grove's most popular park. It is also recognized as a certified wildlife habitat. In 2012, the baseball diamond was named after Richard "Dick" Templin, a lifelong Beech Grove resident and longtime city council member who managed Beech Grove's American Legion Baseball Team for over 35 years and had scouted for the Philadelphia Phillies. He's a member of the Beech Grove Little League Hall of Fame. I bet you didn't even know that Beech Grove Little League has a Hall of Fame, did you? The park has ample parking and is paved throughout. Generally, it's wheelchair friendly. The paths/sidewalks do have gentle inclines, though I've never had any difficulty navigating. Bolton herself was a poet and women's rights activist whose most known poems were "Indiana" and "Paddle Your Own Canoe." She wasn't well known outside Indiana, though she was quite popular in Indiana. She is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery. There is also a veterans war memorial in Bolton Park that is also wheelchair friendly, though it also has a bit of an uneven surface. Geocachers should also note that Bolton Park has a couple of geocaches within its boundaries, though one, in particular, is definitely a bit tricky to access due to the park's popularity!

Thompson Park is such a beautiful, modern playground! I love that there's no mulch--the playground…read morehas a soft, rubber-like surface that's comfortable to walk on, and everything was very clean and well maintained. There are so many different activities and play features for kids to choose from. I was especially impressed by the sensory-friendly and inclusive features throughout the park. They have a communication board as well as a large basket/nest swing that provides more space and support than a traditional playground swing. I really appreciate parks that think about children with different sensory, communication, and mobility needs while still creating a space that's fun for everyone. Thompson Park definitely did that. Such a great park for families, and we'll definitely be back!

This park recently went through a remodel, and it has been a hit ever since! The playground…read morereceived a complete renovation and now features one of the tallest attractions at an Indy park. There are slides, swings, climbing areas, and plenty of fun options for kids of different ages. Right next to the playground is a shelter area that we rented for my son's graduation party. The rental was around $150 for the day, and we booked it easily through the Indy Parks website. One thing to note is that some people may not realize the shelter is reserved, so we had a few people try to use it during our event. We printed out our reservation confirmation to have proof that it was paid for and reserved. The shelter has four large picnic tables and a grill, which worked well for our gathering. The biggest downside is that there is no electricity and no restroom nearby, which was disappointing considering the rental price. Having those amenities would make the space much more convenient for larger events. The park also has a remodeled basketball court and a trail area for walking or enjoying the outdoors. There is a smaller parking lot, and during busy times some visitors park along the grass. This was a decent venue for my son's grad party. I just wish the shelter included electricity and closer restroom access for the price.

This is a small park that was developed by the Community Caring and Sharing Center and was…read morededicated in 2018. It doubles as a community garden in area that has very limited green space. It has tons of parking available and you will find colorful painted truck tires that are being used as planters. There is also a share a book box, and a couple of pastel colored painted picnic tables to sit and/or eat. The park is a collaboration between the Community Caring and Sharing Center, Palmer Trucks, who owns the lot, the Arts Council of Indianapolis and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. It was funded by local businesses. The center piece of the park is a sculpture titled Palm that was created by Quincy Owens and Luke Crawley. It is a colorful eye catcher and an excellent addition to the park. The park has gravel walkways and tunnel arbor with a wire mesh roof and alternating green and blue pillars. The park is located off of a somewhat busy street, but could still have some value as a spot to sit at one of the picnic tables and eat. Sadly, the park experiences vandalism from time to time. We just cant have anything nice. Just recently, two of the park's three marble benches were broken and the Little Free Library 's plastic window was busted out. This is a nice, be it small community park. It is a work in progress and has many people that have and continue to contribute to its development. This park is a wonderful project that really beautifies the neighborhood. I hope that more neighborhoods follow suit and create their own community parks. And for those vandals out there, get a life.

This park makes good use of a flood plain next to the Blue River. The small park offers a public…read moreboat launch, about 20 spots for campers, a pavilion, ball fields, playground and rail trail. Today when we visited, the fields were under water from recent rains. The playground offers a lot of slides and swings. The equipment was clean but rusting in spots and in need of a face lift. The boat launch is a little treacherous during high water. You really need to watch children as there is no safety protection around the boat launch and the water run quickly. I was pleased to see a police patrol in the park during one of my visits.

This riverfront park has several shelters, a playground, a boat launch, multiple camping sites, and…read moresome sports fields. The park is in need of some attention and appeared to be having some work done near the soccer fields at the south end of the park. There is a paved trail that runs along a ridge on the east end of the park and extends all the way to the observation deck overlooking the Big Blue River. The river has a ridge that helps keep the water from overflowing into the park area. The camping sites (with picnic tables and hookups, but no grills) line the river bank. A playground is centrally located between the shelters and is fenced. It has several slides, swings, and some climbing equipment. Overall, it seems like a decent park for the town but could use some updates. Review #835

They did construction on this park semi-recently and it is so nice! The playground is full of…read moreslides, climbing areas, musical stations, and more. There are accessible areas for wheelchair users as well. The swings are best for small kids--they're low enough for those with little legs to get on and push themselves back--but no swings for older kids unfortunately. There's a nice court with low nets. I'm not sure if it's meant for pickleball, tennis, or something else. But it's bright and new with benches inside and a fence with a gate. Basketball courts are across the parking lot. There's an obstacle course section that has some adult-sized workout stations--elliptical, a stationary bike, and a step-swing thing that's name eludes me at the moment. Plenty of shaded seating for picnics and a grill under the shelter. My favorite was by the large chair -- individual seats of four around some nice tables under a pavilion. Around the playground, there are stone seating areas and benches, plus the larger shelter is right off to the side of the toddler playground area. The big drawback for me is there is no bathroom. Not even a port-a-potty. This is easily a playground that you could spend a few hours at, but without a bathroom, that becomes difficult. I hope they put one in soon! All in all, this is a great park with a little something for everyone. My mini BFFs and I will be back! Next time, I think I'll walk the trail too.

Totally revamped as of fall 2025! So, any reviews of Franklin Township Community Park before…read moreOctober 2025 are not accurate or relevant. (Sorry, dear Ken and Tank!) This park has an incredible playground. It has playground equipment for young kids and older kids, slides, a net climbing structure, swings, a wheelchair-accessible ride called an Innova Rocker, musical instruments, and lots of places to climb, explore and parkour. The playground area has a rubberized surface on the ground to cushion falls. There are benches around the playground at which to sit, plus a shaded picnic area just off of the playground. A little ways away from the playground is a paved walking path that will take you to a bridge that goes over a stream and down near Franklin Central High School. There are also new outdoor pickleball courts and basketball courts. Altogether, this park is 99 acres, which sounds like a lot of acres to me! Franklin Township Community Park is the second-largest park in Franklin Township, and it also features soccer, baseball, softball, and football fields located in the southern portion of the park. One thing I did not see: a restroom or water fountain! That would be great if these things were on the docket to add to the park, but in the meantime, you'll need to plan accordingly.

The soccer fields are well maintained and certainly an asset to the Shelbyville community. Parking…read moreis both plentiful and convenient. My greatest compliment is for the staff that uses a golf cart to transport elderly grandparents to the fields in play. This is an accommodation that isn't required but so very much appreciated.

This park is a pretty good park, especially if one of its specialties is something you want to do…read more It is deceptively large, covering 186 acres. The park is dedicated to Shelby County's veterans that died in war. I have been here for their annual Trunk O Treat. The park has tons of free parking and They have a couple of restroom structures, one by the baseball field, one by the soccer field, and one by the splash pad. The park has a dedicated soccer area and is home to the Blue River Soccer Association. There is about 6 to 8 fields over there. And As I mentioned, A restroom facility. There are 4 very nice and well maintained baseball fields in this park with an announcers/media booth and restroom facility. Each field is uniquely named after a different person. The park also has a large shelter that is available to rent. There is a small grill outside of the shelter and a bunch of picnic tables under it. You will find some green areas to picnic, rest, fly a kite, play catch or other activities. The park could use a bit better playground. It has a bank of old style swings, a see-saw, a pyramid rope net climber, and a large jungle gym with a small rock climbing wall and a bunch of slides. The ground in the area is covered with mulch. There is a nice looking dog park at the front of the park and by the soccer fields. I can not speak to it though because I did not pay it a visit. That is the same story for the splash pad. I saw it, and it looked decent, but it was shut down for the season when I was there. The parks trails are awesome. They are nicely paved and even have porta pottys along the route. It seems to be popular among the dog walking enthusiast. There are a few things that you may miss at the parking if you don't know what you are looking for like it's 20 acres of quail and butterfly habitat on its south side and it NCAA cross country course. All in all a decent park, but you will only find it useful if there is something specific that you want to like play soccer, run/walk the trail, or play baseball. The playground could use some more equipment.

I take kids to playground parks for about the last 10 years. This park is laid out very nice…read more Having the security fence and gate for ingress and egress is very nice to keep the children safe from wandering out in front of traffic. Very safe and updated pieces of play equipment for them to play on.

On the east side of Greensburg is a really nice 15 acre park. It features a playground, shelters…read moreand restrooms, and there is a well maintained dog park (Tree City DP) on the south end. The park is filled with mature trees for shade and the playground is located near the paved parking area along with the primary shelter. Adults can easily view the playground from the comfortable seating at the shelter. The playground has lots of pieces including swings, slides, tubes, and a fort. Lots of things to climb on too. Overall, the park was well maintained and clean and seems like the kids who were enjoying the warm weather were having a blast. Review #2445