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

Riley is an above street level park (good drainage) that has a small playground, a basketball court…read more(2 baskets), and an open space area where baseball can be played. They have a backstop, but I didn't see any indication of bases or an infield. The park doesn't have dedicated parking or running water/restrooms. It is intended as a neighborhood park where visits are short term since there isn't a shelter, picnic tables, or shade. Review #2479

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.

Mohr Park on the south east side of Kokomo has a children's park as well as one of the few dog…read moreparks in the city. After street parking, you can access the two playground areas, a basketball court (no lighting), a small shelter with picnic tables, and a decent sized dog park that has seating as well as obstacles. The only negative I saw was that there was standing water to the west of the dog park in the back area of the park. That cuts down the open play area significantly after wet weather, but the park's overall size still leaves a decent amount of room to move around. Review #2320

This park is very dated and slightly run down. The basketball courts are very dated, the actual…read morepark structures are okay, and the sidewalk to walk is in bad condition.

On the near east side of Kokomo is Waterworks Park. It stretches along the Wildcat Creek and…read moreseemed to be fairly well drained despite recent rains. There is a paved trail that runs through the middle of the park roughly parallel to the creek. The park has some mature trees and benches as well as a shelter with picnic tables on the east end. There are two playground areas and a very nice basketball court. Along the trail near the entrance is an information stand that shows the "Walk of Excellence Trail" that passes through downtown. It was helpful in giving me a sense of how close some of my points of interest were to each other. The west end of the park is mostly undeveloped and could use some attention to either restore it or make some addition. Right now, it was just somewhat of an eyesore. Review #2324

This is a fine pocket park. Street parking is available to the east which is the side the park is…read morefacing. As you enter there, you see the Vietnam Veterans Shelter with several picnic tables inside. To the left is the playground with climbing, swinging, and sliding equipment. There is also a cluster of benches and a painted bell. To the right, the ground is elevated and supports a fenced basketball area. There are pine trees as well. The small park combines a lot of amenities into the space. Review #2325

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