Panther Park has a great playground with something for all ages. It's also one of those playgrounds…read morethat is great when you're looking for a mud-free place to play after it rains, because the ground all around the playground is rubberized, which allows for mess-free play. The playground has toddler play equipment and equipment for older kids. The toddler playground area has little sides, and lots of easy places to climb on. The older-kid playground has tunnel slides, a rock wall, fireperson pole, ropes and nets to climb, and a spherical climbing structure that spins. There are also swings, including a tandem swing where a toddler and adult can swing facing each other. The park also has a basketball court, a paved walking/strolling path that's circles the park that's about 0.3 miles, a restroom, a shaded picnic area, and shaded benches situated around the playground. I was most impressed by these shaded benches, because shade is often lacking at playgrounds. But the shade thing has been thought about here.

We discovered this park this weekend and so glad we did! My son made friends of different ages…read more(2-11 yrs) and everyone had hours of fun here. They have a huge field for kids to play soccer as well and have a basketball court on the playground too. We'll be back here for often.

A smaller park worth checking out: Raymond Worth Park…read more Soft padded turf instead of mulch 2 closed slides + 1 open slide A climbing section that adds fun without taking over the whole park More secluded feel with a peaceful grass walking trail Downside: it's right next to the road, but there is a small fence and natural barriers Has a merry-go-round but no swings A simple, quieter spot that's great for a low-key park day

Raymond Worth Park is remote and isolated if you're looking for a quiet place to explore. I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the colorful and fun children's climbing structure on the playground. A circular trail leads from the parking lot through thick forest. The trail is wide but natural/unpaved. I found the trail muddy in spots. The Westfield Parks and Recreation people are actively managing invasive species in the Park. The Park includes 30 acres, mostly wooded that backs up to Eagle Creek. The land was donated to Westfield by a developer who bought the property from his friend, Raymond Worth. I like to learn about the people and the full story is on the Westfield Parks website. The park is a good place to walk a dog or ride a horse. There are no restroom facilities or water fountains. I saw plenty of parking. Wear bug repellent and bring water.

This park is what it is. It has tons of parking available in a few different set at lots. To get…read moreto the park, you take a sort drive through a wooded area. At he front of the park you will find three shelters with picnic tabes under them and grills just out side of them. The entrance to the park ends at the Monon Community Center and the Waterpark. The park's bread and butter by far is its trails. It has mile and miles of trails that are interconnected, some paved, some gravel and some dirt. Some through the woods and in the open. There is a storybook trail near the front of the park by the shelters. The trails are awesome with a capital A. They are well maintained and go for miles. You can walk, bike or run them if you so chooses and if you don't have a bike, don't worry. They have a kiosk that you can rent bikes. near the walkway leading to the water park. There is also a restroom there. You will find another restroom structure at the front of the park by the shelter area. The park itself has 3 miles of trails that wind through a variety of ecosystems including native prairies, wetlands, and woodlands. Its trails also connect to the Monon Greenway (it runs through the center of it, and has pretty much adopted it), which gives you more room to roam. Additionally, this park is connected to one of the most futuristic and best all around playgrounds that I have been to. If that was not enough. it has a community center and waterpark located on its grounds pretty much. RIght behind the playground area is a very peaceful lagoon and a boardwalk. It is very nice and I really enjoyed walking it. It has ducks and fish and I found it very tranquil. If you are planning on bike riding, walking, walking the dog and running (why would you want to do that :-)), this is the park for you, even if you have to drive a bit. This park is beautiful year-round, but I find it especially beautiful this time of year, the fall. When the leaves are changing colors and the weather is nice.

2020 has certainly been a year of new park discoveries. This past weekend, my husband and I…read morecelebrated our anniversary by checking out two new parks and grabbing a snow cone. It's the simple pleasures, right? I had visited the Monon Community Center and Waterpark several times before but never the Central Park East Woods that you pass as you enter the overall park. Central Park East Woods features a handful of trails, picnic areas, bathrooms, a community bookshelf and fun themed trails like the Paw Paw Path. I'm always a sucker for boardwalk paths too (what is about the look of boardwalk paths that always gets me to show up?). You'll find this park on the left hand side noted as "picnic area" as you enter the long winding drive for the Monon Center. Everything is within walking distance of one another.

Whitestown knows how to do parks. I I believe this 22-acre park is a work in progress. The…read moreplayground is complete and filled with a great selection of forest-themed equipment. There is an amazing climbing structure that parents can easily climb to retrieve their wondering toddlers. The structure has a bunch of educational and interesting wheels interactive features for the kids. There is also a nice set of swings for infants through larger kids. My granddaughters enjoyed a small structure that goes around. There was also a cute Forest Ranger truck that bounces on springs that the kids can pretend to drive. My kids spent a good hour playing and it was easy to watch them. The ground under the equipment is covered with mulch giving the structure a nice natural feel. Several benches are strategically placed around the playground for parents to watch. The park is large with several ponds that attract water birds. The park is open with a lot of green space. Currently, there are no paved trails through the park, but it looks like trails may be planned. Unlike other parks in there area, there are no restroom facilities, but maybe those are coming soon, too. The park is hidden behind a subdivision. There is parking for about 15 cars and a paved walkway to the playground. The town is seeking input on what to add to the park. I think they need fences between the playground and ponds to protect wandering kids. Some shaded benches would be helpful as well.

New 22 Acre Park in Whitestown. Good for young and older. Small trail to walk dogs with waste…read morecontainer and benches. They also have a picnic table area. Variety of forest themed playground equipment. Big slides and also toddler slides. Big kid swings and toddler swings. Mulched ground surrounding equipment.

This is a pocket park that does not have much to offer. It is on a bed of wood chips and feature a…read moresmall play area with a jungle gym that has a small rock climbing wall, a spiral pole, and a slide. There is also a couple of rockers there too. The jungle gym claims to be a smart structure featuring integration with a smart phone or tablet that brings fairy tales to life by scanning a QR code located on the structure. To be honest, I do not see that feature getting a lot of use, outside of the curious. The park has a bench that overlooks the play area and a picnic table that offers a scenic view of a man made pond and the main road. This park does not have a designated parking lot, but I do not think it was designed as a destination park anyway. You can park along the street in front of the park, across the street from the houses though, without any issues. The park is located off of the Cheeney Creek trail and has a small paved circular path around its perimeter that is intended for kids on the tricycles or big wheels, hence the nickname "Big Wheel Park". This park is geared towards people from the neighborhood visiting it. It does not have a lot to offer and my little guy wanted to leave after about 15 minutes, saying that he was bored and wanted to go home. I will give the park 3 stars for effort, but I would probably skip this park and find one with more to offer and do.

This would be an excellent example of a "pocket park" -- a small playground that's tucked into the…read moreneighborhood. This tiny pocket of a park packs a punch, though, as it has a paved "road" for kids to ride bikes, trikes and big wheels on. It's awesome! It even has a "fueling station" where kids can get "gas." (OK, I'll stop with the quotation marks now; I'm sure you get it.) Part of the bicycle road is lumpy and bumpy, which looks like it would be really fun to ride on. The playground itself is really small and consists of one play structure with a climbing wall, slide and pole. There's space underneath for children to hide under and/or have secret club meetings. Then there are two rocking rides. A Little Free Library sits just off of the playground, and last time I checked it, it contained some of the best children's books I've ever seen in a Little Free Library! I mean, we're talking like Eric Carle and those touch-and-feel books. Whoever is donating here is very generous!

Hadley Park is great for sitting and relaxing to the sight and sound of people going about their…read moredaily routine. There is a small gazebo, some benches, and some greenery to make the place look nice. Other than that, not much to do. Review #762

This narrow park located along Stringtown Pike has a lot of bang for the buck! Not only does it…read morehave a 1/3 mile walkway, but there are several playgrounds (one for little kids), a shelter, basketball, tennis courts, and landscaping. There is parallel parking on the nearside of Stringtown Pike. If that's full, there are parking lots for the baseball fields to the south or near the library to the east. Lots to do for kids of all ages! Review #2037

Certainly nothing to go out of the way for, but a decent enough park with ample green space. We…read morehave been here several times for baseball and there are a lot of fields here in various sizes. The large field is way at the back, bring chairs and a wagon. It can be a bit hard to find if not familiar with the area, make sure to check a map before heading this way.

This review is based just on the surprise of finding a clean playground in the middle of no-where…read moreto help give the kids a chance to stretch legs during a long road trip.... Surrounded by corn fields, this small-town community park is a very quaint little picnic area and playground, complete with a baseball field flanked by a tattered American flag waving in the late summer breeze. This was such a picturesque classic place of americana, reminiscent of that "field of dreams" magic. This was a great place to bring the littles (ages 6 and under). Don't forget to stop by the Lizton Dairy Bar at the corner to bring a delicious ice cream shake for that perfect touch. We didn't go into any buildings, as everything was closed/locked at 6 pm on a Saturday. It would likely be a good place for a summertime family gathering or birthday party. My husband said this location is also a Hendricks County voting precinct location.

This park is situated between the the high school and middle school for Tri-West and is supported…read moreby the local Lions Club. The park has multiple baseball diamonds with gravel parking lots where some folks stay in their cars to watch the game with better comfort than those braving the seating around the fields. Beyond the outfield of the southwestern field is a small playground, hopefully out of range of any homers headed that way. There are a variety of pieces for kids to play on, but it seems a bit odd that they are stretched out instead of clustered for easy transitions between pieces. There is also a basketball court that doubles as a parking surface during morning games where finding a spot to park is a challenge. Review #822