There's a remarkable and historical foot suspension bridge that spans Deer Creek and connects Riley…read morePark to downtown Delphi. (I'm only reviewing the bridge as Ken has done a great job of reviewing the park.). The footbridge was first built in 1908 but has been replaced multiple times due to flooding. There was no bridge between the flood of 1913 and the rebuild in 1989. Todays bridge is suspended by steel cables and the walk way and rails are wood. You can see remarkable, majestic views of Deer Creek from the bridge. I have to admit, the bridge is a little wobbly when crossing by foot, especially if others are crossing. The bridge is part of the Riley-City Trail, one of many trails in Delphi. To access the bridge, park in Riley Park and there is a tree covered wood walkway to the bridge. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Riley Park (and the Annex across the street) provides nearly all you could want from a park. The…read moremain park has activities including baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, a hiking trail for walkers, and a playground for kids. There is also a gazebo and a large shelter/pavilion and several landscaped gardens. The park lies on the south side of Deer Creek and has an elevated boardwalk that leads to a footbridge that crosses over. There is plenty of parking and quite a bit of shade along the walking trail. Across the highway is the Riley Park Annex. Although it practically doubles the park size, it is less developed. It does have a small playground (swings) and a skate park, but most of the area is set aside for soccer fields. There isn't a water feature here, so on days like my visit, the park was pretty empty due to the heat/humidity. And be careful pulling out onto the highway since visibility is not the greatest for seeing oncoming traffic if you are crossing the road. Review #2789

When I arrived at the park, I was surprised that there was so much to look at. It's not like most…read moreparks. This one has a pioneer village with log cabins, a museum (which was closed for a private event during my visit), and canal boat rides. The village is open to walk through and includes the Case Reed House which was moved from downtown to this site around 1986. The house was converted to a hotel for travelers after being a private residence. The canal boats are colorful and provide guided tours for those who wish to take the trip. I didn't have time to go on the ride, so I can't say how much it costs or how often the rides leave the dock. There is also a trail that runs through the park along the canal. This is a nice piece of local history from an era when Indiana thought it could be a navigable transportation area with the help of canals. Review #2792

Volunteers and historians have passionately worked to restore the old cabins, school house and…read moreresidences in this park. It's a nice park with shaded and open areas. Lots of park benches and trails to explore. One of the highlights is a boat converted to playground. You'll get a treat if you happen to go during Canal Days, which happens one summer weekend a year.

I wasn't sure what I'd find at this park on the northwest side of Delphi. When I pulled into the…read moreparking lot on the south end, I was immediately aware of a high ridge with a fence on it that I couldn't see over. There was a small plaza with benches and a sculpture and a dedication plaque to George Obear. Beyond the plaza, there was a grove of mature trees with a picnic table in the center. And then I noticed the structure that is the overlook part of the park's name. I climbed the structure and saw a plaque describing the man-made lake that was in front of me. Apparently, the area beyond the ridge had been a limestone quarry that stopped producing in 1994 and was allowed to fill with water. Wow! I went on a sunny day and I can honestly say that I have never seen water so sparkling blue in my 60+ years. Even though the water is about 100 feet deep, I can only imagine the white limestone helps reflect light back to the surface to make the water appear so light in color. It's a shame that the fencing around the overlook takes away from the view (I had to get my camera up against the fence to shoot through it.) I never made it to the north end of the park since it was extremely hot on my visit and I didn't try to walk to the north end. Note that there are some private lots along the road that takes you up to the north end of the park, so it isn't so easily recognizable. Not sure what else there is to see on that end. Even if you don't make it to that end, pick a sunny day and check out the view. The view of the lake is worth the trip! Review #2793

My first visit here was in July 2021 when I resided in Indiana. The bridge was built in 1871 and…read morewas used for 100 years and since 1971 was listed in the National Register of Historical places in 1991. I made my first visit in July 2021 when I resided in Indiana. The park has restrooms, children's playground, paved trails to walk, tubing, jogging, running, kayaking, paddle boarding or biking. The park is also dog friendly. The park was well kept. The bridge was nicely constructed. My first sight to see this type of bridge. Overall, I enjoyed walking on the peaceful and beautiful park alongside the White River.

Free parking in grass for general public. Free entertainment and sports/bounce house activities…read more Two areas of different vendors and food to me. I plan to go back around to buy tamales. The brisket at another food truck seems appealing. Free caricatures and free van booth photo. Enjoyed exploring today. Needed a change.

I never knew this place existed until today. I was doing an online search for somewhere close to…read morehome and found it. It is a nice park and seems to be well maintained. There is a bathroom (outhouse style) and a path around a couple of the lakes. It would be an excellent place to have a gathering or just for fishing. Plenty of lakes and plenty of spots to throw in a line.

Beautiful place to go fishing or just for an easy walk after work to unwind...read more

This is a lovely park of historical significance. Campground is peaceful with mostly grassy sites…read more FHU sites have gravel pads. Six sites have 30/50 amp electric. Half the tent/pop-up sites have 20 amp. Three rustic log cabins are available to rent for a true "pioneer" experience. Modern restrooms and shower are located in the nearby mule barn. Be sure to visit the award-winning museum (open 1-4 daily.) On weekends during the summer, ride the canal boat on the last navigable section of the Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana. There are miles of walking/cycling trails. Downtown Delphi has several nice restaurants, art galleries, restored working Opera House, shopping... all within walking distance.

It's a lovely little oasis for kids and adults alike. They have a little zoo with interesting…read moreanimals in it they are well cared for but my favorite is the aviary. Beautiful birds flying around a large enclosure. There are benches inside where I suppose you can sit but I don't want to get pooped on so I stay outside. At Christmas, they light up the whole place and it's a lovely drive-through. For a small town I think the do a pretty great job.

TPA is a surprisingly rich park for a town the size of Frankfort. You can walk through the aviary…read moreand the petting zoo, which has peacocks, some exotic deer, ducks and other really interesting animals. The playground is also quite nice, and suitable for a range of ages. The park, like most, offers fewer services than before COVID. There is a little restaurant that served snacky foods that has been closed for over a year, which they'll hopefully open again. Well worth a visit, especially with kids. There's an adjacent pool and golf course, but we didn't visit either.

My boyfriend, dog, and I stayed at France Park for two nights and had a great time. We rented the…read morecabin (there's only one on site) and wanted to make a review since it's hard to find info on it. The cabin is tucked away and was difficult to find due to the staff not giving us a map or directions but we found it just after driving the whole park and deciding to go back for directions. The cabin is primitive and you have to bring your own bed clothes, pillows, etc. no running water, electric, or heating/cooling but there is an electrical outlet a little ways from the cabin. You'd need an extension cord to reach the cabin though. Picnic table and fire ring on site. They didn't give us any hassle with bringing our dog which we declared when making the reservation. The cabin is very shaded and I was not worried about my dog over heating. There's also a store on site with basic supplies and you can also buy firewood on site. There were vault toilets right by the cabin but they were intolerable...strong odor, wet floors, you get it...so we would head up to the bath house for the rest rooms. Little bit of a walk so we'd drive up. Those were clean and the showers were free. France Park had a lot of fun things to do including various fishing areas (one being just down the hill from the cabin), a swimming/beach area with an obstacle course on the water, and the coolest disc golf course I've ever seen (we brought our own discs. I didn't check to see if you could rent or buy on site). The course goes through the woods and was very challenging for a beginner like myself but loved the experience. The location is also fairly close to a tubing place called Riverside Rentals and we really enjoyed that river float. Also not too bad of a drive to town if needing supplies. I wish we would have taken more photos but was too consumed in being present and enjoying disconnecting. Overall, the only negative was the vault toilets but we'll definitely be back to enjoy this location. What a gem!

Great campground and activities. Beautiful waterfall. Great trails. The water was amazing for…read moreswimming. Had a live DJ and concessions. Had a blast! Would highly recommend.

Knowing to whom this park is memorializing, I can't help but feel a little melancholy while my own…read morechildren are enjoying the various playgrounds this park has to offer. However, it's a nice big open park with plenty of parking where a portion is paved and the other on gravel. It's a well kept park and you can tell there's a lot of community involvement to make this an enjoyable space for all who pass through. There are also many picnic areas to enjoy under pavilions and 2 buildings where their restrooms and concession stands are located. There are 4 playgrounds placed in different areas around the park, an amphitheatre towards the wooded area, a plain wide open field with a little hill, and 3 baseball/softball fields. The playground closest to the parking lot has workout equipment for adults, making this park available for all ages. The reason for my 4-Star review is due to the fact that the park is not 100% accessible for persons with handicap and/or strollers. One playground outside the baseball fields and towards the back has no paved walkway that it is almost difficult to access through the grass. Also, my lack of 1 star is from the limited restroom access during the weekday. The only restroom available was the family restroom by the parking lot. When we would play at the other playgrounds by the baseball fields, it was quite a long walk to the lone functioning restroom. Overall, we had a good time and the kids seemed to enjoy the different playgrounds so they are never bored. Since we came during a weekday, the park didn't seem so busy.

On February 13, 2017, Delphi Community Middle Schoolers Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby"…read moreGerman were killed while hiking on an unusually warm day in Indiana while hiking near the Monon High Bridge. Indiana has been and continues to be preoccupied with the still unsolved tragedy. A grainy video with audio was left behind by the secretly recording Libby. During a Tenderness Tour event in 2018, I ended up wheeling the trail that Abby and Liberty were on when they were killed. I've continued to follow the case in hopes that their murders would be solved. Abby and Liberty Memorial Park was developed in memory of these young girls. It opened "officially" this weekend and I couldn't resist the opportunity to honor their memories myself once again by visiting the park on its opening weekend. Abby and Liberty Memorial Park includes softball and baseball fields, an amphitheatre, picnic shelters, a multi-purpose building, a concession stand, public restrooms, 2 age-appropriate playgrounds, and a walking trail that wraps around the beautifully set and developed park that is actually one mile north of Delphi at the intersection of State Road 25 and State Road 218 West. Given that this was considered an official opening for the entire park, activities were buzzing and you could tell that community members were in a reflective, thoughtful space. People were friendly and smiles were aplenty, though there was also a strong sense of melancholy mixed with determination. L&A Park Foundation, an established non-profit, maintains responsibility for the park and operates with a board of directors. In 2020, L&A Park Foundation was named a recipient of the NBA All-Star 2021 Legacy Grant. I should also note that the park was designed to meet ADA standards and the trail that surrounds the park is quite nice. I'm not sure I'd say it perfectly meets ADA, though it's clear the community has worked hard to make it a place where all are welcome. Delphi has always been a rather close community. I have a couple of friends from there and even prior to this tragedy had visited Delphi on my Tenderness Tour events. This park is a beautiful way of honoring Abby and Liberty and what I would call a communal coping skill.

This park was a great place to get out and go for a walk. The sidewalk is oversized with plenty of…read moreroom for people to pass or go on opposing directions. On our walk we headed up a long winding sidewalk for a mile. We still hadn't reached the end before turning around and heading back. There were so many adorable dogs on the visit. We also saw several birds and squirrels. Plenty of parking and areas to get out. There is also a children play area and places to picnic. Recommended

My childhood park from 40 years ago... When visiting as an…read moreadult, I still see it as a wonderful park, well maintained etc., and definitely worth spending time at. The only downsides are, and this is comparing it to the 1980s..., is that there are many more people here, PAVED trails (not a fan), and the signs say that we can no longer explore off the trails... kind of a let down, but I understand.