Very nice and accessible friendly park. It's a short stroll but peaceful and beautiful. Great place…read morefor fishing and bird watching. Only thing is that parking is very limited.

What a great hike! So calm and peaceful. And the elevated walkways by the canopies are awesome…read more Try and come here if you can. So close to New Buffalo!

I was here for the lighthouse and enjoyed much of the walk. I would have gone the whole way but the…read morewind was too strong for my comfort. And also, I hadn't purchased a park pass and didn't want to stay long enough that they might notice. The park and the riverwalk are lovely. The view of the lake is amazing. Well worth the visit. If you're planning on buying an annual park pass, it's even better. [Review 20619 overall - 150 in Indiana - 1600 of 2023.]

It's ok for Indiana. It's small, next to steel mills. Water kinda gross. Too bad Indiana doesn't do…read moremore with their shoreline compared to Illinois and Michigan.

This is a nice park. It is kind of small, but has a down home feel to it. It was built as part of a…read morelocal Boy Scout project. The park dates back to 1976 to honor the nation's 200 years of independence. The park has an adequate parking lot that it shares the neighboring veterans park. The park features a shelter with a couple of picnic tables under it. You will also find a small boat dock here that can be used for kayaks or small paddle boats. The dock has seen better days though. The park runs along the Deep River and has immediate access to the body of water. It is very picturesque and has a soothing feel about it. The park features a flag pole and a weathered stone monument commemorating the 200 year anniversary of American independence and honoring service members. The monument consist of a small slab that is flanked by two larger slabs, one on each side. All 3 slabs have inscriptions and the center slab has a soldier kneeling in front of a cross on top of it. The lab on the left reads "THIS BICENTENNIAL PARK CREATED IN 1976 To MARK THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, ONE NATION INDIVISIBLE UNDER GOD." The inscription on the center panel reads "THIS BICENTENNIAL PARK BUILT BY TROOP 20 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WITH THE COOPERATION OF LAKE STATION INDIANA CITIZENS IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY". The third panel reads " BURN ON O FLAME OF LIBERTY IGNITED IN 1776 AND IN 1976 LIVING SAFEGUARDED AND REFUELED ANEW. As i mentioned, the monument is in pretty bad shape. This is a nice pocket park that happened to spill over into neighboring Veterans Park. This is not a destination park, but still a nice place to visit, hang out and chill.

A tiny little gem tucked just outside of the National Park. A beautiful little walk through wooded…read morebotanical garden. It's really unique actually in that this garden has its own micro climate with rare flowers that traditionally won't grow in the Midwest

These beautiful Woodlawn gardens were donated to the parks district. Rolling hills, covered in…read morewhite and yellow daffodils, purple azaleas, and magnolias. Short hiking trails, plenty of pathways & and abundance of fragrant wild flowers. A 400 variety hosta collection , which I can't wait to see this summer!

I thought this was a great park! There's a beach, zoo, and more…read more The beach was beautiful! The boardwalk was nice to walk along the beach. Plus there were lots of picnic and seating areas. The parking is nice and there's plenty of it. But I ended up having to pay twice since each lot had a different zone code even though we were in the same park.

My husband and I went to Washington Park to see Lake Michigan and take our pictures in front of…read morelighthouses. Unfortunately, the parking was really expensive. So we got out of the car, took some pictures, and left quickly before we could be ticketed. High prices sucked the fun out of Washington Park.

Nice short trail, it's only about 2.1 miles starting at the Schererville police station and ending…read moreat a park. When you pass under Rt.30 there is a way to get to a running store (name escapes me right now) and even a mexican restaurant and pizza place. So if you walk or run like crazy and need a drink or some grub it is there! The place is ideal for kids because it's a short trail and is near Reeder Park that has a good playground! In the summer on Thursdays there's a farmer's market and other fun events. I live close so I use this trail a lot. You can walk, rollerblade, run, bike, walk your dog (limited to the trail, pick up poop!! They have some spots with baggies) and even someone in a wheelchair can use this... Skateboards are allowed too! It's clean and well maintained.

This park is wonderfully huge and fenced in. It has areas for local sporting events like soccer,…read morebaseball, etc. There is playground equipment for the children. Restrooms are available. There is a walking path and exercise machines for those looking to get or stay fit. Butterfield Pavilion is also here and is a nice venue for events. The parking around the pavilion is minimal, so expect to walk if you attend an event there. Whatever you do don't park at a business (even if it's closed) across the street. They will tow your car. The rest of the park has ample parking though.

This is a nice little space but it's clearly not the reason you're here. You're here for the beach…read morewith the lighthouse. But on your way, stop here and check out this small plaza that has a view of the drawbridge, some tables with chess/checkerboards on them and a police/firefighter memorial. And maybe you'll luck out and some pretty ship will be going by on Trail Creek. [Review 20617 overall - 148 in Indiana - 1598 of 2023.]

This is a nice riverside plaza that provides a spot to take a break. There are tables at which to…read moresit with a bag lunch or a coffee. You can even watch the fishermen to see how they're faring. There's also a first-responder's memorial up the stairs at the corner of the landing for the bridge that is worth checking out.