Neat little park where your kids can play until their heart is content. Lots of features to climb…read moreon, swings, slides, lookouts.....you mame it, this park has it. Except restrooms with plumbing and electric. There are a couple portable toilets, and trash bins, but that's it. You can grill here if you choose, as there are a few charcoal grills located in various spots. There's also a good sized sand volleyball court and basketball court. All in all, this is a neat little find.

Love this playground for the kids! The playground equipment and area itself is so imaginative and…read morefun. My kids could play happily for hours if we'd let them. The park also has a pavilion, trails, a pond, a picnic area and sand volleyball.

Wonderful visit, warm sunny day. Greatly enjoyed chatting with the head miller. He was full of…read moreinformation about the mill itself and expanded our knowledge of multiple grains while discussing bread making tips n tricks. We strolled a shorter bath but forgot our bug spray so didn't adventure into the woods. The gardens around the mill were picturesque and the mill store had a great variety. I would recommend a visit and be sure to engage the miller for all your questions !!

Well done tours of a genuine mill. Fascinating story behind the original owner! Great place for a…read morepicnic or a stroll - the grounds are beautiful. Check online for hours - not open every day (for tours).

This is a great park for beginning hikers or those short on time. The park, while beautiful is much…read moresmaller than State parks, with trails that are harder to get lost on. There is small playground, a "Sensory Garden" area that has a pond with running water & frogs (for sound), highly scented flowers (for smell) and even some safe to taste herbs (for taste). There is a covered picnic area that can be rented out for parties. It can also be used freely when no parties are booked. One could make a day of this place but it's not a requirement to see everything.

such a beautiful park, i love the trails available very pretty views and everyone that travels is…read morenice. good for walking and biking.

This place was great! We did the wagon ride to feed the animals and it was so fun. Very clean and…read morethe animals look well kept. Can't wait to go back this summer! Hidden gem for sure.

We visited with our grown children and our 8 grandchildren, ages 9 to infant. We had a wonderful…read moretime, the folks who run the park are very kind and helpful. It seemed a bit expensive at first, but later we felt it was well worth it, and would love to come again if we are in the area.

This is the classic Japanese-style garden. It was a gift from Mishawaka's sister city, Shiojiri,…read moreand unlike anything else in the city. Upon entering the park, one will notice how this garden sends off quite a different "vibe" than western-style gardens do. Typical of Japanese design, it was thought out quite a bit, and there is a reason behind every little detail within. Every changing month seems to bring its own charm to the park. An excellent park to go to for feeling closer to both God and nature. This has got to be the loveliest acre of land in Mishawaka.

This park celebrates the sister city status of Mishawaka and Shiojiri, a city in Nagano, Japan…read more Niwa is Japanese for garden and this park takes on many of the characteristics of a Japanese Garden. Some of those characteristics include: Water - renewal and calm Stone - longevity and forces of nature Yukimi-gata Lantern (a snow lantern) Bridges The park has all these but the water/pond which would ideally contain fish /koi. Of course, the weather here would necessitate wintering of the fish elsewhere, so it is probably a cost management issue. The park is well kept and is filled with plants, small trees, and gardens. There is also a bronze sculpture to the right of the entrance that commemorates the relationship between the two cities. Review #3099

Great kayaking, I had a lot of fun. When we went the water was a bit low, but wasn't a problem…read more Hardly any current so it was a nice easy kayak trip.

After years of playing this as my home course, I have come to the realization that this course is…read moreamong some of the best I have played. It's well maintained, good variety of play and very nice park staff.

What a great little spot. I would totally love for this to be my backyard. I will say there are…read moreBiblical references in the choices of plants if you know them. If not, there's truly not much Biblical about it. It is a great spot to slip away and connect with nature, pray, read or journal. The walking track is super short. More a quiet respite than a place for exercise. Maybe a good spot for some stretching, tai chi, meditation, or prayer.

I love to go to this garden when I need some peace and quiet. Or to pray. Or even just to eat lunch…read morealone, in silence. It's located right on the lake, so you can can hear children playing in the background and city noise but there is something tranquil about it. And the fountain nose drowns it out. Plants and flowers are marked to indicate what they are for anyone interested in walking around and checking out the garden. It's a smaller place but really pretty. They have weddings here and events, the space can be rented. It's free to visit.

The Millrace trail is a fantastic place for a family walk. The Kid's Castle at Shanklin Park is a…read moregreat stop along the way. Have played slow-pitch softball here and fields are well maintained. Boat launch at Shanklin is too. ***Word of caution, if you do plan on visiting nearly any part of Shanklin park, be ready to encounter many Canadian Geese and tons of what they leave behind.*** Goshen Parks are one of the main reasons my family chose to live here and we visit them or take advantage of their programs or services as often as we can.

Shanklin park is a great space. It has lighted baseball/softball diamonds, a canoe launch for the…read moreElkhart River, Kiwanis Pavilion, Shanklin Pool and Schrock Pavilion, a large rentable enclosed pavilion. Best of all is the community-built Tommy's Kids Castle, a large, fun, and well maintained kid's play area. It has areas for larger and smaller kids, baby swings, regular swings, tons of slides and things to climb. Best of all there is a bottleneck in/out which means you can give kids the freedom to explore without worry by sitting near the entrance.

It is beautiful well kept park with plenty to do. Besides the many organized events, there are…read moretrails to walk, playgrounds, a tower, archery, disc golf and more. It costs $3 to enter the park with your car.

Very nice park, entrance fee varies depending on season and residency…read more Very well appointed with bathrooms, pavilions and trails. There is a canoe launch on the Elkhart river. This is a big park and quite a few areas look exactly like the one you came from...so a map isn't a terrible idea if you're going to be hiking. This is a great place to spend the day w family. I have never tried the disc golf here. They are in the process of building an observation tower similar to the one at Bonneyville Mills

Pretty park for families with a ton of facilities, but not so good for taking pictures.read more

Join the river in meandering through the variety of experiences at Central Park! Whether arriving…read moreon foot, bike, or auto, spend a while enjoying this newly renovated downtown Mishawaka gem. Stroll through taking in the sculpture scenery on your way to the giant riverside trees. Marvel at the mini stone house overlooking the stone waterway. Sidestep the suspicious waterfowl and ducklings, dancing around their "sidewalk decorations". Plenty of running paths will keep you busy for at least a 5K. Varying scenery will keep the boredom at bay. Play a little tennis or basketball on the park's outdoor courts. Parking is easy onsite, and more street parking all around the 13 acres. Those who live near downtown can head over with a quick stroll; the rest of us will find easy access like I will on my return visit.