This park along the Wildcat Creed Walk of Excellence is known for its baseball fields. They have…read moreplenty of parking and there are concession stands for the proper season. Did you know there was a small playground as well? It is located near the entrance on the higher ground to the right of the ball fields. Review #2327

This northside park is easily accessible between Washington and Apperson Way. The park is mainly a…read morebaseball field with the standard features including lighting. There seems to be a decent size parking area as well for visitors. The park also has a small kid's playground beyond the playing field that includes swings, a small fort/slide, and other pieces. Not much shade for the visitors to enjoy, but since it is primarily for baseball, I guess that's fair to expect. The park seemed to be in good condition and pretty clean with good drainage. Review #2481

First time at Kokomo Municipal Stadium and first jack rabbits game(single A team, Great Lakes…read moredivision of the northwood league). I went to some single A games in Virginia that were played on a high school field, so I was shocked when I arrived. It's a really nice facility, I was told IU Kokomo plays their games there. Not familiar with the ballpark, my experience started with buying tickets over the phone. I described the kind of seats I wanted, lady at ticket window provided exactly what I wanted; they were great seats!! The night I went was thirsty Thursday, so domestic beer was $2 for 12 Oz glass. Had a brat and eventually French fries. Parking was easy, may be a challenge if sold out. I had a blast!!!

Ssshhhh... hey Funk... keep it under yer hat but I got a tip on one of the best kept secrets in…read moreKokomo. Funk, people will come...They'll come to Kokomo for reasons they can't even fathom. They'll turn up the ballpark driveway, not knowing for sure why they're doing it. They'll arrive at the ticket gate as innocent as children, longing for the past. Of course, we won't mind if you look around, they'll say. It's only eight dollars per person. Folks'll pass over the money without even thinking about it. For it is money they have and peace they lack. And they'll walk out to the Umbrella Bar and the Backyard, and sit in shirt-sleeves on a perfect afternoon. Or they'll find they have reserved seats somewhere along one of the baselines, where they sat when they were children and cheered their heroes. And they'll watch the game, and it'll be as if they'd dipped themselves in magic waters. The memories will be so thick, they'll have to brush them away from their faces. People will come, Funk...The one constant through all the years, Funk, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It's been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt, and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game -- it's a part of our past, Funk. It reminds us of all that once was good in Kokomo and it could be again. Ohhhhhhhh, people will come, Funk. People will most definitely come. Apologies: Terence Mann

I would have liked to see this park back in 2012. Back then, the park had an extensive makeover…read morecourtesy of a program by Sprite (the soda). The basketball court was refinished and added sturdy end brackets for holding the backboards, cool images on the backboards, seating, and a wall mural with a basketball theme too! The restrooms were upgraded and the park was generally in great shape. But now, one of the backboards is missing and the other has the finish on the backboard damaged. What happened? Can't someone at least get a plain backboard and basket to make the court playable? Such a shame. The rest of the park seems to be in okay shape. There are lots of amenities on site: baseball field, skate park, tennis court, and on the south end, a small playground. Lots of open space and some trees for shade (other smaller ones have been planted for future shade too.) There didn't seem to be any designated parking lot for the park. There was some parking along the baseball field on the north end and some street parking. And the "shelter/restroom" is rather small, so it doesn't lend itself to be the place someone would rent. Still, if the parks department or the neighbors spent a little bit of money, the park could become a lot more functional. Review #2482

Baseball fields are crap, union employees not interested in doing anything to keep up the park. We…read morewill never play another tournament here.

This park, though primarily a baseball park with several fields, has a shelter and playground along…read morewith lots of mature trees. The fields look to be in pretty good shape. The playground equipment is spread out among the trees and lets the kids burn off energy running from one piece to the next! There are multiple slides, swings, and there are two fort pieces. The large tower has slides and tubes that the kids can slide down. With multiple slides, the wait is minimal and keeps the descents interesting for them. There is also a shelter that can be used and I saw a remote grill near the playground if the shelter is being used. Lots of parking with two lots to help get visitors closer to the field they are playing on that day. Nice park with more to do than just sit and watch. Review #2330

Nice quiet place for an afternoon walk. The riverwalk is probably a mile and a half round trip if…read moreyou start by washing and sycamore. They have a bike rental place and I heard it was free, not sure if this is accurate but I saw a doggy park as well. If you go to foxes tail restaurant there is an access to the riverwalk as well. I think this place is safe, for Indiana lol

It's hard to believe there aren't lots of great reviews of this park. I would say it definitely…read morecontends for the best park in town! First, it has a great location near downtown. It has the Kokomo Arts Pavilion with lots of lawn space too. There's also the canal walk that has a bronze sculpture and a butterfly mural as you approach Washington Street. For activities, there is a baseball field, basketball court, lots of tennis courts, and a pedestrian bridge over the canal to the "Beaches" of Kokomo water park. For younger visitors, there is a delightful bright playground near the pavilion that has a gorilla statue watching over it! And up on the corner, there is a real tank on display. Free parking lines the north border of the park and there is some additional parking in the park on the west end. And the place is so close to downtown that the walk to get something to eat or if you want to shop is really close too! Great job Kokomo! This is a gem of a park! Review #2326

Highland Park is a huge community park in Kokomo with lots of green space, recreational spaces and…read morea historic covered bridge. What I like best about the park are the mature trees that provide lots of shade. Some of the trees are over 400 years old. There is a huge colorful playground with climbing structures, swings and slides. The base is a mix of mulch and soft matting. Benches line the area for parents to sit and watch kids . (The equipment could use a good cleaning from the trees.) There are two ball diamonds with bleachers within the park. A beautiful stream that meanders through the park attracts fisherman. Tree-covered picnic areas are scattered along the creek. The Vermont Covered Bridge spans the creek and is open to pedestrian traffic. There are restroom facilities near the playground. There are several parking areas throughout the park and you can drive along the creek. Highland Park is a great place to bring the family.

This is a large park in Kokomo that truly has something for everyone. We were originally drawn here…read moreby the largest sycamore tree stump that is on display and the largest steer that is not alive, but a stuffed version is on display. There is parking right next to these attractions and easy access for those who need it. They were both behind glass so the glare made it hard to see both, but they were amusing. Right next to the display was a playground suitable for all ages. The slide is a bit high, and it seemed old, but in good condition. There are also covered picnic tables in the area. Down the ways a bit in the park is a red covered bridge that was fun to walk through and take some photos with. Lastly, there is a large pavilion stage area what was having an orchestra concert, free to attend, and the audience was partially shaded with some picnic tables in the back as well.

This park is tucked away on the north side of the neighborhood and utilizes the space where…read moretransmission lines necessitate open area. There is a well maintained parking lot that makes it easy for visitors to access the nearest playground. There is also a maintenance building nearby that stores the picnic benches in the off season. Beyond the playground is a baseball field, a basketball court, and a second playground to the west. None of these are conveniently located to the lot, but they do help fill out the space more evenly. Transmission lines in the area are well away from the playgrounds, so I wasn't concerned that kids might be tempted by their proximity. Review #2217

I'll give this park a 3 star rating because it has a lot of small ballparks for kids to play in…read moreyouth leagues. There is also a small playground that seems to be in pretty good shape. On the south side there is a tennis court and basketball court, but the tennis court looked like the surface was damaged enough to not be usable. I also didn't see much dedicated parking for the park other than a few spots along the street. (Maybe some parking is allowed on the north side at some of the adjacent properties.) In general, it looks like the emphasis is on baseball with a few things thrown in to fill in between the fields. Review #2323

This 150 year old, red covered bridge was moved to Highland Park in 1957 by the Historical Society…read more The bridge was originally located in Vermont, Indiana and is the last bridge with Smith type #3 trusses in the State. (Robert Smith was a famous covered bridge designer from Ohio. His unique designs used less wood.) The bridge, which was built in 1875, has a sorted and interesting story of survival that is described on the City of Kokomo's website. I walked across the one-lane bridge on a hot day this week. (The bridge is only open to pedestrian traffic.) The bridge is cool inside, shaded by large sycamore trees. Modern party lights hang inside the bridge to provide light. The bridge spans a creek that runs through the park. The bridge provided a beautiful backdrop for photos. There is close free parking near the bridge. Vermont Covered Bridge is a must visit for covered bridge buffs.