Beautiful state park with plenty of trails, parking and sights to see! Parks, picnic tables, and…read moreaffordable to get in, especially if you're a resident.

An incredible treasure tucked away in beautiful Madison, Indiana! The scenery alone makes it worth…read morethe trip--the rolling hills, peaceful woods, and well-kept paths make you feel like you've discovered a little slice of nature's magic. The hikes are very approachable, even for families with young kids. The trails are well-marked, not overly strenuous, and give you just the right mix of exercise and relaxation. My kids loved exploring the paths, spotting wildlife, and getting the chance to just run and play in a safe outdoor space. It's a wonderful way to introduce children to hiking without overwhelming them. For families, this place is ideal. The trails are wide enough in many areas for strollers, and there are plenty of spots to pause, take in the view, or enjoy a quick snack break together. It's the kind of place where you can spend an hour or the whole afternoon and leave feeling refreshed and reconnected. What I really love is how accessible and welcoming it feels--perfect for both locals and visitors to Madison. Whether you're looking for a short nature walk, a family outing, or a peaceful hike to clear your head, these trails are a gem. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Madison, Indiana--this spot is a true treasure for families, nature lovers, and anyone who just needs a little dose of outdoor beauty.

We LOVE Mill Race park. Just had my girls' birthday party there yesterday. We love the playground,…read morebut what really draws us in is the beach area where you can swim in the river! Just bring life jackets as there is a current. But if you stay close to the shore, it's no problem! This park is absolutely beautiful, clean and there's something for everyone to do

I feel bad that I was so focused on seeing the covered bridge that I completely spaced out and…read moremissed the observation tower while I was here. The park is lovely, a big green space with some sporting features including tennis courts, picnic shelters, playgrounds, horseshoe pits and basketball courts. You should also check out the amphitheater. The park is located in an oxbow bend in the Flatrock River, so it's surrounded by peaceful slow-flowing water (which did flood quite high a few years ago). [Review 20531 overall - 76 in Indiana - 1512 of 2023.]

Calm relaxing environment for a leisurely stroll on a Sunday afternoon. Enjoyed the beautiful…read morewaterfalls and nature views. Highly enjoyed the meadow trail path. Will be back again in the future.

What a great local park. Just be prepared if it's rained in the recent past as pathways are mostly…read morepacked earth. Lots of pathways, beautiful scenery, waterfalls. Nice people on the paths. Dog friendly. Bathrooms available.

Love it had a blast and really enjoy the scenery. Very cool place to camp at and take familyread more

Perfect half day trip from Cincinnati for our family with a four year old obsessed with Ice Age…read moremammals. There are fossils in the small museum and a life sized diorama in the back outside. Take a short 0.2 mile walk through the woods to see a herd of bison. The trail is paved though from there the trails are more loose gravel. Can accommodate a wheelchair to the bison viewing. Friendly staff in the museum who can help guide you regarding trails. Good place to bird watch. Ample parking esp for trailers and big trucks. There is an outdoor playground and picnic tables too.

We have a fantastic park system and the Parklands is a wonderful part of the system. The roads are…read morelaid out so you can wander through the park with ease. There are usually activities available for the family throughout the year. I highly recommend you visit and see for yourself.

Floyds Fork is probably my favorite section of the Parklands. Not only is it the closest to me, but…read moreit is so clean, large and is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. There are all kinds of different trails to go on, and plenty around to see. You could easily spend multiple hours here. Parking is also very easy, and large enough to not have a problem with it. If you're looking for some weekend fresh air, Floyds Fork is an awesome place to check out.

Poole made me sick. I wish I could do zero stars. I got pneumonia. I had. All the markers. Of…read moresepsis. This pool could have made me die.

Great place to swim or exercise. It's clean and well…read morestaffed. Check the hours, because they change from time to time because of activities, meets, and school times.

Construction out front finished with another area now roped off so hopefully done shortly and…read morepicnic tables added out front. Definitely gets busy here on weekends when the weather is nice so come early and be careful in the parking lot!

Funtopia is a great playground area splash pad area located next to the waterpark. We visited here…read moreand we had great fun. They have remodeled and redone the playground in splash area so it is no longer the wooden play ground in some of these pictures. Now it is state of the art nice updated colorful playground material. The splash pad is also great we had a lot of fun

This is such a hidden gem! There are many photo opportunities in this beautiful Nature preserve…read more If you're having a picnic or want an areas you can rent for events! I this is the place! I highly recommend Saunders Springs! I recently took my sister's maternity photos there! Great photo opportunities.

We stopped here on our way through this area and discovered this hidden gem. We didn't have the…read moretime or energy to do much of the available hiking, but they have several trails with varying degrees of difficulty. It was a beautiful area, green and lush, with several areas for picnicking and wading into creeks. There was a lake that people were fishing in. Several old cabins were on the property that added a fun dimension to the area. If we're ever in the area again, we might stop and take advantage of more of the hiking trails.

This is a Fun destinations spot that has a lot of statues in gardens and walking trails and just a…read morelot of nice ponds and things to look at for sure I would definitely recommend it and we will be back

This is a really pretty and serene park. Calm trails and nice landscaping and water features…read more There's no playground or anything- just a walking trail. Perfect for a romantic stroll or a photo shoot.

The playground at Liberty Park reminds me of the playground equipment that I grew up with in the…read more1980s / early 1990s. Just, like, groups of metal bars that require you to use your imagination, because otherwise they're just bleak and cold and hard objects standing in the middle of a field. This park has metal monkey bars and metal slides, a metal geometric dome and a metal merry-go-round -- all of the metal things. I imagine that this playground might be a little hot to the touch in the summer, but when we visited in late winter, it was perfectly pleasant. But only 3/4 of the playground is old-school playground equipment. The other 1/4 is updated plastic. However, for some reason, my children spent very little time in the updated playground area, and opted for the metal area. Very interesting. This park has lots going for it. It has an enormous sheltered picnic area that seems like it would be good for group events. It has a colorful basketball court with four hoops. There's also a baseball field, disc golf / frisbee golf (frolf) course, a gaga ball court, a walking path, a man-made lake, and a little fairy house by the playground parking lot. Liberty feels like a big park but is also a quaint part of the community. We had a good time visiting.

Liberty Park is a good sized park in Batesville with plenty for the whole family to enjoy! The…read moreplayground is pretty large in size and has quality looking equipment for the kiddos. I noticed they even had swings for kids with disabilities! Definitely worth a stop if you have kiddos. There's a baseball field and soccer field in the park, as well as some frisbee golf areas. They do have picnic shelters, two that I saw and both were large. There's also a nice gazebo! There are paths where you could walk in loops, which is what I did with my friend, and there are benches sporadically as well for those who like a place to sit and watch the world go by. The bathrooms over by the baseball field were fairly clean for a park bathroom, too. Still had some spider webs, but it's a park bathroom so... ;) Overall, this park was great and an unexpected surprise!