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    Hummel Park

    4.9 (34 reviews)
    Open 6:45 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    There are 2 tall towers with 2 large slides each, on each end.
    Angela J.

    As my granddaughters grow, they have become much more interested in the largest playground at Hummel Park. It appears to be the newest playground equipment there, with I believe 6 slides of varying heights and skill levels of climbing to reach. My toddler granddaughters call this the "slide park," and they absolutely love it. I wish I could get more pictures, but keeping after a 2 and 3 year old both makes it hard to stop and take photos sometimes. I love that there are many different climbing pieces to get up to the various platforms in the ginormous jungle gym. It's listed as being for children aged 2-7, with some supervision. My 3 year old granddaughter has mastered the entire main towers/jungle gym portion, but the backside climbers and twirling sections are obviously for taller children. My 2 year old granddaughter needs help with most other climbing sections, but there are several easy entry points and one ramp. There is also a large balancing/bouncy balance beam and spinning seats that are a lot of fun. The entire section is surrounded by a fence with only one way to enter/exit. I absolutely love that feature, since I'm managing a pair of toddlers. This section alone keeps my granddaughters entertained for well over an hour and they always fight leaving. Great park!

    West entrance near pavilion.
    Laquinta S.

    Wonderful park for the family, couples, bicyclists, runners, walkers, events, meetings, or just meets. It's a huge place with multiple entrances depending on what you're there to do. The playground area is huge. There are shelters and the bathroom buildings are always clean. There are lots of offerings for outdoor activities as well, tennis, basketball, paved path around park, and loads of parking.

    plenty of playground equipment
    Ken N.

    I cannot wait to go back to this park! It has so many amenities on the east side of the park and great hiking trails on the west. I didn't even get to appreciate all the colors that come in spring or fall, just the drab color of winter, and I still loved this place. Okay, so there is lots of paved parking with multiple lots so that you can get to the shelters, or the playground, or the splash park without having lots of walking. But if you feel like walking or biking, there are paved paths that appear to be mostly dry and if they aren't long enough for you, they are connected to trails that lead all around Plainfield! After checking out the east side which was clean and seemed to be in great condition (yes to water fountains and restrooms), I crossed over a bridge which spans White Lick Creek and had the option of two trails: The Blue Heron Trail that leads south passed the Blue Heron Lake (about a mile long); or the Cottonwood Path which heads north across another bridge to loop through the trees (about a quarter of a mile). Both trails were paved with a dividing line to encourage people to stay on their side and reduce bike & pedestrian collisions. The Blue Heron trail can be accessed from the county road to the south of the park as a starting point as well as from crossing the bridge from inside the park. I did notice one spot near one of the many small lakes/ponds that the trail pavement was a little slippery from an overspill from the heavy rains recently left a light smear of mud. Not bad, but it was probably very slippery a day earlier. I also liked that the trail had markers every tenth of a mile. There were also a couple location guides in the park that showed the general layout of the park. I snapped a quick photo and used it on the trail since there were a couple offshoot trails that weren't leading any place I was interested in going. There is a third trail which loops around the east side called the Red Maple Path and from the pictures I've seen on Yelp, there are lots of spectacularly colorful trees that warrant a stop in autumn. I'll be back. Review #612

    To the left is the giant mud puddle! to the right are kids having fun in splash pad
    Megan S.

    Busy day at the park but we were able to splash at the splash pad, play on the new playground equipment and even found a few geocaches. Fun day at the park! The splash pad is a bit muddy lol so watch your step!

    Pup walk!
    Gabrielle H.

    Beautiful, well maintained park! This place is especially exceptional for bike riders, as the entire park is smoothly paved. They also host an outdoor summer concert series that is really enjoyable. So really, stop watching TV and go explore Hummel Park! Go!

    Beautiful walk around park!!

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    Hidden gym, my grandkids just love everything about this park, will visit again. The ages were 9-11.

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    A well thought out park. Walking trails, playgrounds, common area spaces. Kids of all ages can find something to do here.

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    I absolutely love this park. It's great for walking, exploring, biking, and rollerblading. They also have nice concerts and holiday events.

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    Really nice large park. Very clean and well kept. We went for the July 4 event last year and there was a lot to do!

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    Very spacious and safe place to go with the kiddos to burn the energy. Very well kept

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    Love the park & so does my grandson! Love the sandbox parking is good it's so much to do here. We will continue to keep coming.

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    great place to rollerblade. Has an actual track marked for skating.

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    Swinford Park - Bigger kids playset that has a farm theme. really cool for the littles.

    Swinford Park

    (8 reviews)

    This is a nice park, equipped with a playground, pickle ball courts, a bathroom facility, a…read moreshelter, and baseball fields. It covers 25 acres. The playground is nice and pretty spread out. The equipment is not the newest, but it is well maintained There is a small jungle gym (for younger kids) with a small rock climbing wall and slide. Also in that area you will find a a carriage shaped monkey bar, a merry go round, two banks of traditional swings and some rocking vehicles and animals. Right next to that area is a bigger jungles gym for older kids (it did not intimidate my 2 year old though). It has a barn yard them and has a bunch of slides and bridges and stairs. In that area you will also find a maze, sit and spins, a bank of traditional settings and rocking animals. The shelter, which can be rented, is right by the larger kid play area and has picnic tables under it and a grill right outside of it. The shelter also has a wood over inside of it. It is a very nice shelter. There are 8 very nice pickle ball courts here. Four on each side, divided by a semi-covered sitting/waiting/spectating area. The courts were very busy. The park is home to 4 lighted baseball fields. The fields are very nice and they were having some little league girls games going on while I was there. Good luck finding a parking spot when they have baseball or softball going on. There were a good amount of spots near the playground area though. Even though they are not officially part of the park, there a some tennis courts, that belong to Plainfield Community Middle School, which borders the backside of the park. They were open while I was there and are pretty well maintained. This park has pockets of green space that can be used to toss a ball, have a picnic, run around, or have a football/soccer game. And as an added bonus, even though the park does not have a designated trail, it does have some pretty good paved paths that can be put together to get a decent walk or run in. This is not your newest park, but it is a very good traditional park with a lot of amenities. It is a solid park that the little ones will enjoy for hours.

    This has become one of our favorites, because of the cool slides, bouncy teeter totters, as well as…read morethe newer farm themed playground. Bathroom facilities are decent. This is close to other parks, so when things get crowded, you can always find another spot.

    Franklin Park

    Franklin Park

    (4 reviews)

    This is a great park that lies just north of downtown Plainfield. The park has been maintained…read morewell and has just about everything you could want from a park. The playground is enormous! There is a section for toddlers (under 5) and another for kids (5-12) but they are right next to each other so that parents can keep an eye on both sides of the area. So much equipment that kids should have a blast trying out each one. Benches and picnic tables can be found all around the playground square, so you can select sunny or shaded relaxation. Oh, and the picnic tables are designed so that a wheel chair can roll under on one end so that guests don't have to worry about climbing over a bench seat. The paths are paved and there is a permanent shelter (with a fire place!) as well as two more canopy type shelters with picnic tables. The grill for the permanent shelter is oversized, so that could make it easier for a grill master. There are sports and activities available too. Tennis, baseball, and horse shoes all have their designated areas. A permanent restroom building lies between the playground area and the ball fields. Another perk is the parking lots are large and paved. For those who like hiking, trails run by the park that are part of the extensive Plainfield system. Sure, there isn't a pool or splash park, but with so much else to do and so much shade, I don't think kids will miss them. Review #606

    Franklin Park is the oldest park in Plainfield founded in 1935 on the north end of town with heavy…read moreshade, a creek and all the amenities you want from a park. If you love lots of shade while watching the kids play then you'll enjoy Franklin Park. Named for Charles "Sap" Franklin, the town's first marshal, the park encompasses 35 acres, and like Friendship and Hummel Park, is located along White Lick Creek. This is our 4 year old nieces' favorite park and always want to play here regardless of the weather. This is a great park for family reunions with so many amenities for all ages. Amenities in the park are two shelter houses, 2 lighted tennis courts, a skateboard area, 4 lighted ball diamonds, 2 concession stands, playground and a private play area for little ones under six with a volleyball pit and several horseshoe pits. Easy access to White Lick Creek Trail or Vandalia Rail Trail and the clean restroom at Franklin Park are convenient to trail and water fountains outside restrooms. Plainfield's youth league baseball programs are played on the ball diamonds so stop by and catch a game. Just follow the sounds of the crowd cheering and choose your team.

    Washington Township Park

    Washington Township Park

    (16 reviews)

    This park is huge spanning over 160 acres. It is a very nice park that has tons of amenities and…read moreparking. It is a very well maintained park, especially considering its size. It is also home to the Avon HS Cross Country team. It the front they have a full basketball court that is pretty decent, a sand volleyball court, a gazebo, and 2 covered shelters that you can reserve. Each shelter has grills and picnic tables. There are also picnic tables scattered around the area, an open field that is well maintained, and a small lake. The lakes are rumored to be stocked, but I did not see anyone fishing. You will also find a very nice playground up there that has a jungle gym for small kids and one for bigger kids. The ground is covered with shredded tires. The playground also has a cargo net to climb, tire swings and regular swings. if you venture to the other part of the park in the back that is where you will find over 5 miles of paved trails, a splash pad, an outdoor fitness area, a reception hall, an small amphitheater, another lake with a fountain, 2 more covered shelters with picnic tables and grills, restroom facilities and another playground. The playground is very nice and is lined with a rubbery surface and has equipment including swings, monkey bars and other stuff that looked like it was purchased from Ikea. This is an awesome park and a great part of the Avon community. They have tons to do and can keep an entire family busy for hours. This place is very scenic and has some picturesque bridges and landscape. It is also home to the historic 1876 Whipple Iron Truss.

    This park is beautiful! It's well maintained and looks fun for older kids too. There plenty of…read moreseating everywhere and bathrooms located right next to it. There's a basketball court and volleyball nearby. Plenty of shelters to plan a bbq or just chill. We came here to this park for a program that was at the pavilion center and the center and it's surrounding area was nice too. There's even a splash park and trails nearby. If we ever drive 40 mins from the center of the city again I'd def come back here

    Avon Town Hall Park

    Avon Town Hall Park

    (17 reviews)

    I enjoy taking walks here whenever I'm in the area. You can get a good amount of steps in, either…read moreby walking straight down the path (I usually start near the playground by the PD) or by doing a couple of laps around the lake. It's usually not too busy, which makes for a relaxing walk.

    Avon Town Hall Park is an 83-acre park established in 2002 in Avon, Indiana, a small suburb of Indy…read morelocated just inside Hendricks County on the westside. Being right next to Avon's somewhat newer town hall, this park definitely goes all out with amenities - an 18-hole disc golf course (elevation issues for those with disabilities), a Bocce court, three bodies of water (9-acre Town Hall Park Lake, a small pond to the east of the lake, and 3-acre Sycamore Lake), paved trails, picnic tables, ping pong tables, playgrounds, restrooms, shelters, AND the only free, public outdoor radio control race track in Hendricks County! The bocce ball court is located along the path connecting the park to the Kroger Shopping area. NOTE: Balls are not provided. Take your own balls. (He says with a slightly naughty grin). Fishing is allowed, however, Avon Town Hall Lakes are catch and release only and do require a state fishing license. No nets are allowed. Swimming, wading, ice fishing, and ice skating are not allowed on the ponds. The "200 Years" sculpture was commissioned or the bicentennial. If you know my work on children's issues, you can probably guess that I would appreciate the park's "Angel of Hope" memorial dedicated to parents who have lost children. It's a memorial I find myself visiting any time I'm in Avon (which is less often these days as I'm down to one surviving family member, but most of my family lived in Putnam County just west). I do find that sometimes Avon can be a bit slow to clear brush from the trails, a fact that can be difficult for wheelchair users. However, for the most part I'd easily call the trails wheelchair friendly. I'd just be more careful during Fall and Winter months especially. Parking is super easy here, shelters can be rented, and the playground areas are always kept clean. Avon is a lovely little community and this park really reflects the pride they take in their community.

    Richard A. Carlucci Recreation And Aquatic Center - Very fun for all ages

    Richard A. Carlucci Recreation And Aquatic Center

    (15 reviews)

    I would try to lap swim there 5 days a week. On average while in the middle of my workout I would…read moreget kicked out of the lane by lifeguards for any number of reasons 3 days a week. Usually it was for their own use even though they had time on the schedule set aside for lifeguard use, they never thought twice about disrupting patrons who came during the scheduled lap swim time. When I complained, the person I spoke to told me to come at a different time. When I said I have a job and responsibilities that keep me on a tight schedule, I was told the lifeguards can't always make it during their scheduled time. I explained that seems unreasonable to me since I'm trying to adhere to the schedule they published and I don't think it's appropriate to alter that schedule without notice especially when we're in the middle of a workout. The person I spoke to said I was being unreasonable. I left and have never gone back.

    The Recreation center is great for all ages and all activities! They have park space,…read moreindoor/outdoor pools and water slides, in addition to a workout facility. The facility itself is relatively new (I heard some people in the gym talking about having been going there for 20 years)! The gym maintains their gym equipment. In addition, they maintain the grounds really well. Someone is always patrolling the parking lot, Splash Island and cleaning the indoor areas. They offer various classes, including fitness and summer classes for the kids!!! Some other amenities I didn't expect -- lap swimming pool (indoor and outdoor), a lazy River and full free weight squat and bench racks. All staff are incredibly helpful and this place does a nice job training. It employs all ages and they host an annual "Getting Ready"-type training in the summer that prepares the lifeguard staff before opening. They're also fairly active on Facebook and good about communicating closings/delays. A great high school or college job for students. It's worth the price too! Any commercial gym membership costs the same for residents to just be a member here!

    Pecar Park - Nature center

    Pecar Park

    (7 reviews)

    This is the spot for indoor and outdoor kid friendly fun. The interior is small, hosting many…read morerescued reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic animals. There's a small play area with lots of opportunities for hands on learning. Outside there's chickens, walking trails, a play set, and giant chess board for good weather fun. This park is free to explore. Staff is knowledge and passionate about caring for the animals. Looking forward to coming back to check out some of the programs.

    I finally stopped by Helen Pecar Park this past weekend on my way through Hendricks County to my…read moreparents' home. Pecar Park & Nature Center is a fairly new Avon Park that is a unique balance of primitive meets contemporary. The park has its own naturalist and the nature center offers turtles, tortoises, bearded dragons, and other animals. There's an amphitheater that is primarily used as an outdoor education space. The Nature Center can be rented by the hour or by the day (only between the hours of 10am-9pm). Pecar Park offers 9 primitive campsites, though there is an indoor bathroom and shower to make everything a little less primitive. Rental of a campsite is $15 for township residents, $25 for non-residents. The park also offers a playground, community fire pit, pod, greenspace, GLOW lab, and geocachers should know geocaching is available at this park (and encouraged). Pecar Park still feels like a work in progress. It's one of those parks that's always a dilemma for me - technically, it's accessible. Yet, it's really not. The way Yelp's accessibility questions are phrased, technically this park meets them. However, this park tends to be a place where it's best to have a companion with you, especially if you have mobility issues, as there are places where paths are a bit more rustic and even the playground is a bit more natural in setting. Pecar Park is off the main drag in Hendricks County and seems to be a still underutilized park. It seems to be more about natural activities than just "fun." There's also a bird aviary and a low ropes challenge. Again, this feels like a work in progress but a cool work in progress. It seems like this park has grown a bit since its 2019 opening, however, it remains one of Avon, Indiana's more underrated gems. While accessibility is definitely a bit of an issue here, with a little assistance it's likely one can really appreciate this more natural and relaxed setting. As near as I could tell, the nature center itself was solid in terms of accessibility. I got everywhere I wanted to go here - it just took a little effort.

    Hummel Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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