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    4.0 (9 reviews)

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    Angela J.

    This was a nice little park. Our homeschool group met here, and I'll admit, we parents didn't really leave the shaded embrace of the shelter house. It was quite hot out, but there was a nice breeze thru the open structure. There was a total of 12 picnic benches, in the shelter, and an open fireplace at one end. There's 2 different, medium sized play gyms, some swings and a merry-go-round. There's also pickle ball courts, in this small park. Everything looks fairly new and well maintained. Just small.

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    Nicole S.

    Swinford Park is super fun! There is seriously something for everyone here, for all ages and abilities. There are slides, swings, several climbing structures, a gigantic play structure that looks like a barn, a wagon and a fire truck to sit in and pretend to drive, teeter totters and best of all: a corn maze! The maze is not made with real corn, but it is a maze and it has corn painted on it. There are also huge, wide-open fields that would be perfect for flying a kite, or just running across. I like this park because there are plenty of benches to sit at, and lots of trees to find shade under. It's also really, really big and spread out, so even though there were a lot of kids here when we visited, it didn't feel crowded because all of the rides and equipment were spaced a good distance away. We mainly visited the playground area, but I also saw a baseball diamond not too far away from the playground, as well as walking paths that went through the park. Across the street (which was also part of the park) there was a skate park where kids could ride their skateboards. There were also picnic shelters right by the playground with several tables and grills.

    Ken N.

    I think this is a park that targets younger children while offering a quieter setting than Hummel Park down the street. There were lots of stand alone pieces for kids with imagination or those who can't resist climbing on things. Lots of the equipment was made to look like something else like an ant, a wagon, etc. They also have a younger kids/toddler playground separate from the bigger kid equipment, yet close enough for a parent to see both. There is a shelter and the side street (which has a sign making you think it is a utility road) has angled parking in the shade so that your car doesn't get too hot while you're visiting. There is a school across the side street, so I'm not sure if the ball fields are part of the park or school, but even if they aren't for the park, there is still a lot of room to run around beyond the playgrounds. Review #614

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    Toni J.

    Great park. I really like that park is separated. It has a full park ground for age 4 and under AND a full park ground for for 5-12. It also has benches located so that both areas are visible. The only suggestion I would have would be to add Mitch bench. My children had a blast here

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    Franklin Park

    Franklin Park

    4.0(4 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    This is a great park that lies just north of downtown Plainfield. The park has been maintained…read morewell and has just about everything you could want from a park. The playground is enormous! There is a section for toddlers (under 5) and another for kids (5-12) but they are right next to each other so that parents can keep an eye on both sides of the area. So much equipment that kids should have a blast trying out each one. Benches and picnic tables can be found all around the playground square, so you can select sunny or shaded relaxation. Oh, and the picnic tables are designed so that a wheel chair can roll under on one end so that guests don't have to worry about climbing over a bench seat. The paths are paved and there is a permanent shelter (with a fire place!) as well as two more canopy type shelters with picnic tables. The grill for the permanent shelter is oversized, so that could make it easier for a grill master. There are sports and activities available too. Tennis, baseball, and horse shoes all have their designated areas. A permanent restroom building lies between the playground area and the ball fields. Another perk is the parking lots are large and paved. For those who like hiking, trails run by the park that are part of the extensive Plainfield system. Sure, there isn't a pool or splash park, but with so much else to do and so much shade, I don't think kids will miss them. Review #606

    Franklin Park is the oldest park in Plainfield founded in 1935 on the north end of town with heavy…read moreshade, a creek and all the amenities you want from a park. If you love lots of shade while watching the kids play then you'll enjoy Franklin Park. Named for Charles "Sap" Franklin, the town's first marshal, the park encompasses 35 acres, and like Friendship and Hummel Park, is located along White Lick Creek. This is our 4 year old nieces' favorite park and always want to play here regardless of the weather. This is a great park for family reunions with so many amenities for all ages. Amenities in the park are two shelter houses, 2 lighted tennis courts, a skateboard area, 4 lighted ball diamonds, 2 concession stands, playground and a private play area for little ones under six with a volleyball pit and several horseshoe pits. Easy access to White Lick Creek Trail or Vandalia Rail Trail and the clean restroom at Franklin Park are convenient to trail and water fountains outside restrooms. Plainfield's youth league baseball programs are played on the ball diamonds so stop by and catch a game. Just follow the sounds of the crowd cheering and choose your team.

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    Franklin Park - Lots for kids to play on!

    Lots for kids to play on!

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    Massive playground!

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    Washington Township Park

    Washington Township Park

    4.4(16 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    This park is huge spanning over 160 acres. It is a very nice park that has tons of amenities and…read moreparking. It is a very well maintained park, especially considering its size. It is also home to the Avon HS Cross Country team. It the front they have a full basketball court that is pretty decent, a sand volleyball court, a gazebo, and 2 covered shelters that you can reserve. Each shelter has grills and picnic tables. There are also picnic tables scattered around the area, an open field that is well maintained, and a small lake. The lakes are rumored to be stocked, but I did not see anyone fishing. You will also find a very nice playground up there that has a jungle gym for small kids and one for bigger kids. The ground is covered with shredded tires. The playground also has a cargo net to climb, tire swings and regular swings. if you venture to the other part of the park in the back that is where you will find over 5 miles of paved trails, a splash pad, an outdoor fitness area, a reception hall, an small amphitheater, another lake with a fountain, 2 more covered shelters with picnic tables and grills, restroom facilities and another playground. The playground is very nice and is lined with a rubbery surface and has equipment including swings, monkey bars and other stuff that looked like it was purchased from Ikea. This is an awesome park and a great part of the Avon community. They have tons to do and can keep an entire family busy for hours. This place is very scenic and has some picturesque bridges and landscape. It is also home to the historic 1876 Whipple Iron Truss.

    This park is beautiful! It's well maintained and looks fun for older kids too. There plenty of…read moreseating everywhere and bathrooms located right next to it. There's a basketball court and volleyball nearby. Plenty of shelters to plan a bbq or just chill. We came here to this park for a program that was at the pavilion center and the center and it's surrounding area was nice too. There's even a splash park and trails nearby. If we ever drive 40 mins from the center of the city again I'd def come back here

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    Richard A. Carlucci Recreation And Aquatic Center - Very fun for all ages

    Richard A. Carlucci Recreation And Aquatic Center

    3.8(17 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I am an out of town visitor but i have been in the area quite a few time the past many years. My…read morereview is on the exterior aquatic expierence as that is all i came for and tried out. First the website can be a bit weird and if you are getting day passes and it keeps saying its 'timing out' you need to make a Plainfield recs account first and it stops being weird. On my visit i purchased tickets/admission on the website because i could not tell if i could get in on location or not. Once we got thru the check in process we went to see the indoor pools first.... Well they were closed. OK... Went outside and its pretty expansive and clean. One of the non-tube slides was down as well as looks like 1/3rd of the exterior swimming items were down for what looked like cleaning since i saw staff working on it. From the maps view basically the huge lazy river side. As a non-resident the pricing i feel was a good value for goofing off in the water for roughly 3 hours. Onsite food isn't anything to rave about but at least it is available and it was not crazy prices. Tons of life guards doing an awesome job from what i could tell while watching the people watching the rest of us so i felt super safe and confortable they were keeping an eye on all the kids. I didnt grab any photos because i dont really like publishing anything with people in it. You will be pleastly surprised with what is in the water park area let alone the other things you can do here. I am sure i will be back again and again.

    I'm definitely convinced they only want certain people here, and we all know who! I called, first…read morereceptionist said they had several openings on Friday, call back,(oh the 22n, 23rd, no parties will be provided, but clearly the online just had a opening on the day, besides the last caller said it was available. So I decided to pop up in them since that stop answering the phones, oh in person was even WORST! Receptionist looks like she's in her 40s giving soooo much attitude, when she should have been giving more information like she did for the previous customer in front of me! She had brochures and everything! Yes I'm convinced they don't want US! Yes Us here! Stay Woke!

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    Front desk.

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    Ping pong and fusball

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    Pecar Park - Microscopes and magnifying glasses for older kids.

    Pecar Park

    4.1(7 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    This is the spot for indoor and outdoor kid friendly fun. The interior is small, hosting many…read morerescued reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic animals. There's a small play area with lots of opportunities for hands on learning. Outside there's chickens, walking trails, a play set, and giant chess board for good weather fun. This park is free to explore. Staff is knowledge and passionate about caring for the animals. Looking forward to coming back to check out some of the programs.

    I finally stopped by Helen Pecar Park this past weekend on my way through Hendricks County to my…read moreparents' home. Pecar Park & Nature Center is a fairly new Avon Park that is a unique balance of primitive meets contemporary. The park has its own naturalist and the nature center offers turtles, tortoises, bearded dragons, and other animals. There's an amphitheater that is primarily used as an outdoor education space. The Nature Center can be rented by the hour or by the day (only between the hours of 10am-9pm). Pecar Park offers 9 primitive campsites, though there is an indoor bathroom and shower to make everything a little less primitive. Rental of a campsite is $15 for township residents, $25 for non-residents. The park also offers a playground, community fire pit, pod, greenspace, GLOW lab, and geocachers should know geocaching is available at this park (and encouraged). Pecar Park still feels like a work in progress. It's one of those parks that's always a dilemma for me - technically, it's accessible. Yet, it's really not. The way Yelp's accessibility questions are phrased, technically this park meets them. However, this park tends to be a place where it's best to have a companion with you, especially if you have mobility issues, as there are places where paths are a bit more rustic and even the playground is a bit more natural in setting. Pecar Park is off the main drag in Hendricks County and seems to be a still underutilized park. It seems to be more about natural activities than just "fun." There's also a bird aviary and a low ropes challenge. Again, this feels like a work in progress but a cool work in progress. It seems like this park has grown a bit since its 2019 opening, however, it remains one of Avon, Indiana's more underrated gems. While accessibility is definitely a bit of an issue here, with a little assistance it's likely one can really appreciate this more natural and relaxed setting. As near as I could tell, the nature center itself was solid in terms of accessibility. I got everywhere I wanted to go here - it just took a little effort.

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    Lots to for pre-k and early elementary

    Pecar Park - Outdoor Pavilion

    Outdoor Pavilion

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    Nature center

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