This park has a little better than average number of amenities, but having a playground lower than…read morelawn level makes me wonder if there are puddles around all the equipment after it rains. (I didn't see any drains built in.) The park is located to the west of downtown. The easiest way I found to get here was to drive along Washington Street and continue three streets further on Washington beyond where White River Parkway angles north. When I got to Koehne St, I turned north until I reached the intersection for Ohio St. I took a left and headed to the end of the street with the park on the left (south) side of the street. Residents park across from the park on the north side, so I turned around at the dead end and was able to park along the park property. The equipment for the park seemed in good condition. There was a large climbing and sliding piece centered in the playground. There were some retro pieces that gave a unique feel to the park. There is also a shelter with picnic tables, a permanent restroom building (open seasonally), and a basketball court on the west end of the park for older kids. I did not see a grill for use at the shelter and the trash bins had been knocked over leaving the place in need of attention. Hopefully, once spring arrives, the place will be in better shape than on my visit. Review #525

Although the park may be quite useful for local parties and celebrations, the condition of the park…read moreduring my visit left me with a less than favorable review. Yes, there are multiple shelters and there was a small playground, but the condition of the wood on the baseball dugouts and a mini shelter by the playgrounds were worn and needed some attention. The park is flat with a gravel driveway that leads back on the north end with no clearly designated parking area (If it is like my hometown, folks probably pull off onto the grass.) That's okay as long as it doesn't rain. All the playground surfaces were stone based which aren't the most kid friendly surfaces available either. I think that the park could just use some TLC and a bit of cash to improve the condition of some of the pieces I've mentioned. Having seen parks all across central Indiana, I've seen how great a park can be when it is important to the community to view it as an asset. Review #863

This is a very large nice park for such a small town. The entire park can be rented for special…read moreevents such as graduation, birthday, family reunions, parties, or sections of the park can also be rented. This is the only community park in Morristown, and it's actually a little bit north of town over the hump where the railroad tracks are, and you will see it on your left side, and cornfields to the right, ha. There is a children's play ground area, a soccer field, softball field, golf driving range, public restrooms, and power hookups at various locations. There are lots of open flat grass areas for all types of other fun activities. There are 3 shelters that include; charcoal grill, picnic tables, lights and power. There is an Amphitheater / stage that is great for live bands, as there is plenty of grass seating in front of the stage area that will accommodate many people. Park Shelters are available for rent: $50 per day with a $25 refundable damage deposit. $50 per day for use of the Amphitheater Stage area per day with a $25 refundable damage deposit. No charge to County organizations for shelter but a $25 refundable damage deposit is required. Donations from the local Veterans keep the park looking great. The park is open from dawn until dusk daily, and free to use the amenities during those hours. There is also a concession stand that sells snacks during special events such as league softball games. There is plenty of parking off the driveways in the grassy areas. I have been here for large parties with live bands, catered in food, drinks, etc and it was a great time!

This is strictly a nature park. The park has nothing to offer outside of trails, a bridge, fields,…read moreand a creek. The park has an adequate parking lot that is easily accesible. There is no paved path to get to the park from the parking lot and you will have to trek a little hill. The parking lot serves as the trail head to the Worthsville Road Trail and there are plans to connect the park to the trail system at Central Nine Education Center. There is a bridge that is covered in graffiti. I am normally not a graffiti person, but the artwork gives the normally average bridge some personality. This bridge is not complete and consists of only beams. It can be used to cross over the creek, but it will take some skill. If you are not feeling adventurous and want to get over to the other side there is another dirt bridge, a little further down that you can use. The park sits on 10 acres and has about 5 miles of trails. It is a wide open park and in addition to the creek, you will see a small little island that serves as home to some ducks and fields of bright yellow flowers. It is a low maintenance, low risk park that lacks a playground, bathroom, or other amenities, but it still works. With this park, it is what it is.....a pure nature park. The trails are ok, but the grass is tall in some places. I guess it has not gotten enough traffic trampling through ye. This is not a destination park, but a place to go to get in touch with nature. Its trail system also has some value. The parking lot has lighting and the park is relatively new and does not get many visitors (They do not even have a sign up yet). I guess that it is so new that the word has not got out yet.

This very small park is located in the vicinity of many other wonderful Greenwood Parks and in…read morewalking distance from the community center. It does not have any parking associated with it. I just parked at the community center and walked over. This park is two acres and is in a bad location. It is at the intersection of a busy street and a train track. It can get very loud there. The central point of the park is the gazebo, which can be rented for events. There are also a few park benches around the gazebo and a memorial to Genevieve "Genny" Worsham, a former Greenwood secretary and treasurer that passed away in 2008, off to the side. Additionally there is a path leading from the entrance to the gazebo that is lined with colorful tiles, which are neat. I did not spend too much time at this small park and given its location, I did not find it very relaxing or soothing. They is not much to do at this park outside of sitting on one of the benches and reflecting.

This two acre park is intended as a place for relaxation. I am not sure why it was named…read moreChildren's Garden because there are no activities for children to do here. There aren't even open areas for children to run. Instead, the park has a central gazebo with benches, a fountain on the west end, and a memorial to four term secretary-treasurer Genny Worsham. A paved pathway from the west end to the gazebo is lined with small mosaic tiles. A handful of benches surround the gazebo. Outside the paved area of the gazebo, a ring of shrubbery is set a few feet beyond. A small brick half wall runs along the north side of the park acting as a shield to the street. There is no specific parking but there are spaces across the street. Review #664

I'll give this park a four because it is potentially a really nice park. There is a shelter with…read moretables and a grill. There is a splash park and a nice playground area. There is a nice size lawn and a number of mature trees. Because of the park's shape, there is a lot of street parking available along the edges of the park. My only concern is there was some graffiti sprayed on buildings on site showing some neglect. Hopefully, the neighbors care enough to keep an eye on the park as a benefit to their quality of life. Review #601

This park is a neighborhood park that is in the backyard of Northeast Elementary School. It is…read morerelatively small, covering just under 20 acres. It has a decent sized private parking lot, a basketball court, a baseball field, a covered pavilion, restrooms, a playground and 4 soccer fields. The park is relatively well maintained. In other words, it is ok. It currently has some construction going on in the front by the parking lot. The basketball court is very in bad shape. It appears to have had some patch work done which has since come apart. It looks really bad, but is playable. The baseball field was very muddy, probably due to the park's poor drainage. The park's covered pavilion is co-located with restroom facilities and has picnic tables under it. There are grills right outside the pavilion. The pavilion is available for rent. The soccer fields are the best maintained aspect of the park and appears to be used as part of a youth rec league. The playground is relatively small and consists of a jungle gym with slides. there is also only one toddler swing. The play area's ground was covered in wood chips and dirt. The park has a small paved walkway that can be used to run or jog up and down. The park is not as popular as many other area parks, outside of recreation baseball/softball and soccer. It also has some major drainage issues, after some rain. Currently, it is not very quiet either, since they have a lot of construction going on.

The park is mainly a sports park, with a fenced skate park, basketball court, a baseball diamond,…read moreand several flat areas that look like they are soccer fields. Since the park is located next to an elementary school, it appears to have a convenient location for school activities and access to some parking on the east side. Other amenities include a shelter with picnic tables and restrooms, a single grill for charcoal, playground equipment and lots of overhead lights for the fields. However, the park has not had the benefits of access and design. The west side of the park has a large (and convenient) parking lot which has a single access road from the neighborhood on the west edge of the park. If you go when there is not an event, getting in and out isn't that difficult. But if there is a soccer league playing and lots of folks try leaving at the same time, this can become a real bottleneck. Also, the neighborhood itself is one designed with lots of curving roads, so unless you are familiar with the side streets, it can be quite challenging to find. (The best way is to come from Meridian Street to Park Drive and follow Park Drive to the lot. Note that Meridian is only accessible from County Line Road to the north or Main Street to the south.) Another problem is improper drainage. During my visit, the playgrounds and the walkways had numerous puddles deep enough to thoroughly soak your feet. I understand that building in lots of drainage is an expensive proposition, but be aware that if you stop by after a rainy day, you may have limited access to the equipment. Review #505

The Denver Park has a fair number of amenities. There is a shelter with a grill, a basketball…read morecourt, a nice playground with several pieces, and lots of green space. There are some shade trees around the edges, but not much shade in the play areas. However, the condition of the park needs some attention and hopefully, once spring has arrived, the parks department will be able to give it a thorough cleaning and bring the park back up to a destination for the neighborhood. Review #655

Beckwith Memorial Park falls under the umbrella of Indy Parks and is located in what is known as…read morethe Martindale Brightwood neighborhood. The park was established in 1970 and is a smaller park at 5.24 acres. It's pretty much the definition of a residential park - it is located between the Blackburn Terrace Housing Development and the Wheeler Boys & Girls Club. For those who know Indy history, this park is named after Frank Beckwith, an Indianapolis attorney and civil rights advocate whose parents had grown up as slaves. He became the first African-American to run for President in a primary. The park is pretty simple, though it is pretty well maintained. It has playground equipment, football fields, basketball courts, and a shelter. As Ken N. noted, this is really most logically accessed through the housing development - and, yes, there are still speed bumps galore. I was only here briefly as there's simply not a whole lot to do. It's not a destination park. It's genuinely developed to serve this neighborhood - and for the most part, it seems to do that well. I have a similarly designed park not far from my home, however, the park by me is a little bit too hidden for my liking. This park has strong visibility so that parents can keep track of their kids. Overall, this is a solid mid-range park that serves its neighborhood well. However, for those seeking a more destination park or a park with more features this definitely isn't it.

This park is one I would like to give a higher rating, but because it is located where the only…read moreaccess is by going through an apartment complex loaded with speed bumps every 100 feet or so, I found it easier to get lost than to find the park! I was driving around 30th and Keystone and couldn't find an entrance from either main street, so I angled northeast on Baltimore Avenue and drove by the main entrance to the complex. I saw 32nd and turned toward the direction of the park and got caught in the maze of turns, angled buildings and bumps. (I would hate to have to get out of here in a hurry!) Anyway, I found the park and it appeared to be in good condition with new basketball courts, a playground and a single shelter. There was a large trash spill from one of the trash barrels, but that should be an easy fix for the parks department or the neighbors. But I have enough trouble dodging potholes so going through the endless speed bumps make me think I would rather move on to one of the other parks unless I lived here. Review #693