When I first entered the park on the southwest end, I got the impression that the park was mainly a place to observe the river. There is a stone shelter seated on the highest point of the park that overlooks the Wabash River. There is also a stretch of 850 feet of rail-guarded walkway that allows visitors to view the river from different points. From there, the river front is terraced down to a public access ramp for boating.
But the more I explored, the more I found. Beautiful stone picnic circles built in the 1930's as part of the WPA program are still in good shape. The stone entrance with four carved reliefs showing pioneer/frontier life are a bit worn now, but considering they have weathered since 1936, they are still easily identifiable images. There is also a large pavilion that is open on the sides but has a new roof and fireplace make it a cool place to consider renting.
To the north east of the pavilion is a small playground with a few pieces of equipment for kids to enjoy.
There is parking at different levels and locations, so the walks are minimized for those who are going to a specific site.
A major renovation of the park was completed in 2017 which included the concrete work and lighting improvements. The city transferred ownership to the Vincennes University in 2015 though it remains open to the public without need of school permits to park.
There aren't a lot of things to do at the park, but the nearly 16 acres is well maintained and would be a nice spot to watch the river or enjoy a warm breeze.
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