Location, location, location. Seriously, there isn't much to this park on its own, but with its…read moreproximity to the river and the Mississinewa Riverwalk trail, the park doesn't need much. There are some benches for viewing the river at leisure. There is a paved parking lot near the showpiece of the park, "A Journey Begun" statue. There is also a gazebo and another shelter not too far to the north. But unless you count walking, there isn't much to do here. Review #2247

On my day of exploring Grant County, my first stop was in Gas City to check out their local park…read morewhich is also known as "Eugene Beaner Linn Memorial Park". So glad I did! It was one of the nicest parks I found all day! The park serves as a spot for everyone. There is a pond as well as having the river run by the west side of the park. There are baseball fields. There is a really nice playground with plenty of parking, shade, restrooms, and a series of swings that are fully accessible for kids with physical challenges. There is an amphitheater on the hill for entertainment. All in all, it is a really nice park for a town of about 6000 people. Review #2234

Next to the Sunnycrest United Methodist Church is the Sunnycrest Park. The park has its own…read moredriveway and small gravel parking lot. By the lot are the single shelter (paved concrete flooring) and the playground. Beyond the playground is a basketball court and a baseball field. The park appeared to be generally well maintained, but the equipment could use some touch up paint in the spring to restore its look. Review #2243

Tucked away on the south side of Jonesboro is the community park that serves as the place for…read morerecreation and Old Settler's Day events. There is a cabin from 1834 that belonged to Obadiah Jones, whom the town was named after. The park also has basketball, shelters, two playgrounds, disc golf, and some baseball fields on the southern end. There is a gravel parking lot on the north end of the park along with one of the shelters close by. But neither are in the best shape. Some TLC would help the park return to a better appearance, and of course, funding would help a lot. Still, lots of space and a variety of things to do here. Review #2235

In downtown Upland, there is a well kept park that is filled with historical information and…read moreobjects from the days when the railroads made and broke towns. Upland was believed to be the highest point between Chicago and Columbus so a depot was erected here. The park has a curved wall that has plaques with information about Upland. There is also a gazebo on the west end, a caboose in the middle, and a wooden play train large enough for smaller kids to play in. Unfortunately, the depot and caboose don't allow visitors to go inside. That would be cool if they could be restored and allow tours at certain times. Review #2550

I like the idea of this park, just not the reality. It could be a really nice place to visit…read more There are gazebos and a fountain, a couple small walking loops, a playground, plenty of paved parking, and a paved area that looks like it is intended for activities and possibly could be used for a festival/farmer's market. The reality is that the gazebos are in dire need of repainting (poor paint selection as it is peeling badly!), trees have been broken off at the base and need replaced, and the activity area looks unfinished. There are markings for a pickleball court, but no supports for a net and no holes in the concrete to place poles. The shuffle board area only works if you have a place to rent/borrow the equipment (who has those things at home?). There is a long stretch of an astroturf-type material that has slightly raised walls surrounding it. The website says this is a bocce ball court, but are visitors supposed to bring their own? It looks that way. And sadly, the vandalism on the restroom has taken over the side away from the street and facing the playground. Who wants to take kids to a park that has profanity painted on the walls? The good news is that things aren't so far gone that they can't be corrected. The park is also right next to the Cardinal Greenway and would make a nice stopping point for a break for visitors if this was restored. Review #2259

On the west end of downtown Upland is a nice park that features baseball, basketball, a playground,…read morea shelter, and picnic tables. The courts and ballfield look like they are in good condition. The playground area has a mulch base and a variety of pieces to swing, climb, and slide on. There is also a gazebo and additional picnic tables in the mature shady tree area. My only negative was parking. I saw several vehicles pulled onto the grass to get out of the single lane drives through the park. If there is additional parking by the playground, it must be somewhere not obvious to most of the park visitors. Review #2552

On the east side of the river (the side without the Riverwalk), there is a small park that features…read morea boat launch as its main feature. The park also has a small playground (swings and a fort slide), a couple shelters, and a basketball court. There is also some open space and an assortment of shade trees, but not so many as to block the view of the river. There is limited parking by the launch ramp on the south side of the park. A parking area for one of the nearby restaurants on the north side of the park may be used as well. The park gets its name from the historic Charles Mill which was built next to the dam in the river in 1836. The park is just south of that landmark location. The mill has become revitalized as a restaurant and the dam can still be viewed. Review #2249