Tipton City Park is a 30-acre park located on Tipton, Indiana's southside. The park includes a…read morewalking trail, recreational facilities, flowers, benches, picnic tables, quite a few mature trees, and two foot bridges that cross Cicero Creek. There's a fenced in play area for toddlers and quite a bit of playground equipment. Tipton City Park was established in 1914. Because of its location, features like a golf course, baseball diamonds, various game courts, a swimming pool, a Boy Scout Cabin, and other features are within walking distance from a nearby hospital, Fairview Cemetery, the schools, and the Tipton Historical Society's Heritage Center. You can rent the Boy Scout Cabin and pavilions. There's also a gazebo available for rent. Tipton City Park is clearly one of the main recreational spots for the city of Tipton. It offers a ton for children and youth - it's also pretty darn good for adults with the gazebo frequently being a spot for special events and musical events. This was a fairly quick stop for me this time around, though I went by it a couple of times during my recent Tenderness Tour event. Located on SR 19, Tipton City Park is super easy to get to if you're in the Tipton area. While it's not a fully accessible park, it's surprisingly solid and I had very little difficulty getting around the park.

The city park in Tipton is a place that would be a lot of fun for little kids to play. And a fun…read moreplace for adults to roam its 30 acres of mature tree lined grounds. There is parking near the large shelter and there's a large gazebo near the front. There is playground equipment spread over a wide area, so lots of kids could play without making it feel too crowded. There's even a small equipment playground for the smaller kids to feel just the right size! Well kept and easy access make this a nice park to visit while in Tipton. Review #2041

Decent little park that hasn't ever been crowded when I've visited. Nice playground with a barrier…read morenot easily climbed by little ones that might head toward the creek in close proximity. Shaded pavilion with picnic tables over a little walking bridge. While not pristine concerning the muddy floor or sink full of grass and dirt, the ladies' room had a clean flushing toilet and not an outhouse type hole. It was stocked with tp, soap, and paper towels. The faucet is one you have to hold down with one hand to use. While understandable so that running water isn't left on, it doesn't give me a sanitary feeling touching it. The door locks but has a good one or two inch open gap that would make me uneasy if alone. I don't care for hand dryers, but it had one of those if you're so inclined to use it and coat your hands with bacteria. I can usually see kids playing football or basketball on the grounds as well as people walking in the wooded areas, some of which is hilly. At least one hill has a cement stairway. I would avoid the small driving bridge that goes over the creek to the pavilion as it doesn't give sturdy vibes. Some trimming is needed near the entrance to better see oncoming traffic while exiting. While it isn't the nicest or most exciting park I've seen, it's not bad. There is a quieter side as well where you can drive, park, and observe the squirrels for entertainment. It seems like a lot of picnic tables in that area have been removed, but it has places to pull off and park as well as convenient garbage cans. The parks in Peru are sometimes the only thing to do around here.

On the south side of Peru, there is a small nature park for a relaxing day of activities. Whether…read moreyou use one of the shelters or picnic areas or bring your kids to the playground, there is a mature woods surrounding the area with lots of shade and an escape from the routine. There is a basketball court, a next door disc golf course (at the top of the hill), and in winter, I can imagine one sensational sled ride down the open side of the hill. There is plenty of parking and a permanent restroom facility. There is a creek bed that is bridged to allow passage during the rainy months. It appeared that there was some maintenance work being done on the grounds (drainage?) while there, so it seems that the park is being taken care of. There was little trash, so that was a good indication too. A nice place to visit to relax while in Peru. Review #3068

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

I always find it odd when a park is named after someone, but doesn't provide a plaque or sign…read morestating it. Such is the case for this park. I didn't see any place to park, so I pulled off onto the grass to get my car out of the way of any possible traffic. I did like that the playground wasn't as cookie-cutter as most. This place offered some unusual pieces for kids to play on. There was also a small basketball court and some bench seating with just a single shade tree. It could definitely be developed with all the room here, but I'd settle for a sign as a start. Review #1160

The town of Fairmount only has one playground-park, so it's a good thing they made it so nice! The…read morenearly 13 acre park is filled with mature trees and a winding paved walking trail that traverses the green space between the two baseball fields on the north and south ends. In the middle, there are some shelters including a large pavilion with the James Dean Memorial Stage. There is also a nice playground with a special section fenced off for physically challenged children which has a swing that a wheel chair can roll up onto. There is also an elevated sandbox that allows the kids to access from their chairs. Overall, a nice park that is large enough to host a large number of visitors. Review #2562

This small town park has a big history. In 1940, local Elwood resident, Wendell Wilkie, accepted…read morehis party's nomination to run for President against Franklin Roosevelt in the park. Approximately a quarter of a million people attended the celebration. Today, a historical plaque commemorates the event. Callaway Park is a central gathering point for the community of Elwood. The town has celebrated annually the Elwood Glass Festival in the park for over fifty years, bringing in thousands of visitors. The park offers several playgrounds with older and newer equipment. There is a lovely covered brick pavilion with picnic tables and restroom facilities. There are two gazebos which host concerts and other events. There was a church service in progress during my Sunday morning visit. The park is spacious with lots of mature trees providing shade. I loved walking through the park. People were friendly. There's history and plenty to do.

This is an amazing old school park that seems to be a corner stone of the town. It spans about 25…read moreacres and has just about everything you would want in a park. The park was donated by and is named after Henry Callaway and dates back to 1917 There are two entrances/exits to the park and an ample amount of parking. The park features a small amphitheater with seating, a gazebo, a large shelter with restrooms, and two small shelters with picnic tables under them and grills just outside of them. You will find a bunch of picnic tables and benches all over the parks grounds. There is tons of green space to play, an outdoor volleyball court and the park is home to a very extensive play ground. They have a fenced in playground for smaller kids with a merry go round, a small slide, a spinning net climber, rocking animals, and monkey bars. There is so much playground equipment here, all over the park. It has one of the tallest metal slides that I have ever seen at a park, there are a few banks of swings, giant tires to climb on, pebble bridges, a spiral slide, net swings, monkey bars, merry go round, a dome climber, a jungle gym, a log roll, a large play set structure, a rocking raft, an expression swing, see saws and a stand up swing. Like I said, it is a bunch of equipment, that is spaced out over the park. It is not the most modern equipment. But it is well maintained and in decent shape. Most of the equipment is constructed out of sturdy steel or aluminum. There are a couple of baseball fields on the park's outskirt. I am not sure if they are park of the park or not though. They are decent fields that would be good for some little league ball. Across the way from the park you will find the Birch Bayh Community Center. They have a couple of decent basketball courts over there. The tennis courts over there need a little TLC though. I was very impressed with this park, which is saying a lot, because I am more of a modern park guy. They host concerts, sporting events, and second harvest food banks. It would also be a nice place to jog. The park has a nice paved trail that winds though it. I would consider this a destination park and highly recommend checking this place out if you have the opportunity to.

Somers is another park that has a few nice amenities for the neighborhood, but lacking dedicated…read moreparking. This is one of the few parks in town that has a hill that would be nice for sledding and plenty of open space for playing. There is also a small shelter near the road and a basketball in the distant southwest corner. Sadly, some idiot took a vehicle and tore up a lot of the lawn when the sod was wet, so numerous ruts were made on the hill side of the park. Hopefully the grass will grow back and the ruts minimized. I didn't see any water/restroom facilities on site. The playground area seemed to be in good shape, but the trash cans had been tipped over. Some simple cleaning would help the appearance as well. Review #2483

Back in 1999, Kokomo wanted to celebrate the millenium by adding a new park across the street from…read moreCity Hall. So the northeast corner of Sycamore and Union was fixed up to create a people place where visitors could sit and relax in a pleasant environment, right in the heart of downtown. The gazebo has numerous chairs and is surrounded by landscaped walkways. There is a large bell on the north side of the park and to the west is a large mural. Across the street is the entrance to City Hall which has a fountain and art sculpture. All in all, the park fits in well with the surrounding area which is filled with great architectural details, public art, and a bit of history. Review #2339