This is a nice nature park. It has a couple of ample sized parking areas, three to be exact. There…read moreis a nice calm 3 acre lake in the park with picnic tables and picnic shelters with tables under them and grills just outside of them. Fishing is allowed in the lake, but with limits. You will definitely need a fishing license to fish here. With every nature park, there is some green space to play filed activities such as soccer, football, catch, kite flying or other activities. This park is no exception. There is a decent amount of green space by the playground area. Some of the shelters are in desperate need of repair though. A couple has sections of the roof collapsing in. There is a small playground at this park with older traditional equipment laid on a wood chip bed. Some of the playground equipment includes a some traditional and toddler swings, A tall spiral slide, a decent sized jungle gym with slides, a see-saw, and a large truck tire. It has benches and picnic tables on the perimeter of the area where parents can sit and watch their littles. There are a couple of small accessible piers on the lake that you can walk out on. They do not go too deep into the lake. I would say about 10 to 15 feet from shore. You will find a nature center and Native American Museum here at the park, along with some awesome wooded trails. It you are not feeling adventurous and are intimidated by the wood trail, you can just walk around the lake. I saw a bunch of people doing that while I was there. Additionally, there is a nice bike/running trail that goes past the front of the park. All in all, there are approximately 3 miles of trails which will take you past restored wetlands, through pine woods, old growth and second growth forest as well as a 25 acre State Nature Preserve. With visits to the Nature Center, native American Museum, Lake, playground and trails, you could easily spend a half a day or more here. I wish that the playground area was a little bit more robust, but it will do. This park has a peaceful vibe and is very relaxing. It is a destination park and hopefully you will get to visit it in the near future.

We are retired. Nice place to bring your lunch, watch the Canadian geese, and dads trying to teach…read moretheir kids to fish!!

Dirty, terrible service, terrible food. Will never be going to this establishment again.read more

Great indoor play area for kids. Reasonable prices…read more A little dated and hand sanitizer not easily found. Otherwise, great place for the family.

We picked this park for camping at random ap we could attend a nearby graduation. We were a little…read moreleery because it was county run and might be poorly maintained. We were overwhelming surprised by how amazing this campground is. The shower house was IMMACULATE. Everything was so clean and well kept. The sites are on the smaller side but it's such a lovely area. Perfect for families with the attached county park facilities.

This is another well kept mature park in Vigo County. There is a lot of shade and a few shelters…read morethat are available. There is a baseball field, some basketball courts, tennis courts, and several playgrounds. There is a small lake on the southeast side of the park. The roads and shelters seemed to be in good condition. Restrooms are near the sport courts. And there is some hiking in the park though if you want a bit more challenge/interest, park at the lot on the east side of the entrance and follow the trail to Elliott Woods State Nature Preserve across the county road. Even on a weekday after school is back in session, I saw people out jogging and smaller kids using the playgrounds. Overall, just another fine park in Vigo County! Review #2960

Whoever the lady is that was working the counter January 18, 2021 Monday night is horribly rude and…read moremade it very unenjoyable for my friends. Very unprofessional. She turned our game off in the middle of it and wouldn't even give us our money back.

There isn't a whole lot to do in this town, so it was really no surprise that on a Friday night…read morethis place was packed. Fortunately we were able to get a lane and play a couple of games. It is a standard bowling alley with outdated carpet and amenities but the important thing is the bowling and they have that covered. They have plenty of lanes and inexpensive rates. There is a bar that makes strong drinks for cheap which is not such a bad thing - especially when you are losing.

One of the newest parks (2011) for the area is a 25 acre nature park with a lake in the middle…read more For enthusiasts, there is a boat launch for boats using a trolling motor. Fishing is allowed for those having the proper licences. For everyone else, the park has a shelter and covered picnic tables, a great paved hiking path that loops around the lake, and a small playground on the west side of the park. Everything seems to be well maintained and there is plenty of parking on the south side of the park (Maple Street). Review #908

Very nice area with the exception of a large amount of broken glass along the perimeter of the lake…read moreclosest to parking area. Definitely needs remediation!

"On the Banks of the Wabash" seems like a perfect pairing of the park and its history. Located…read moredirectly overlooking the river, the park has the home of the composer Paul Dresser who wrote the State Anthem. A historical marker provides visitors the information about the home. A nearby statue, "A Song for Indiana" by Teresa Clark (2014), captures in bronze the image of the composer, the most famous line of the song, the home, musical notes, and wave images. Beyond the home, the park has lots of room to explore (a carnival was being set up on the north end of the park). A large architectural crossing arch stretches over the garden and bisecting pathway. Farther north, there is a playground, restrooms, and shelters. Over by the water, more art installations and a pier extends over the bank. The park looks to be well maintained and good for gatherings. Located next to the park is a baseball park and another small playground. Seems like a nice perk for the folks of Terre Haute. Review #903

I'm a lover of labyrinths and working to develop a memorial labyrinth here in my home city of…read moreIndianapolis. I've long been an activist and I've frequently visited Terre Haute on my travels allowing me to visit the Kenneth E. Smith Memorial Labyrinth, an 80-foot in diameter labyrinth with 34 turns located in Hawthorn Park adjacent to the Dogwood Shelter. It is patterned after France's Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth, an early design that continues to inspire many of today's labyrinths. This labyrinth is one of the few in Indiana to make a conscious effort to be wheelchair accessible. The path is 30" wide with 6" in-between in an effort to allow room for wheelchairs and strollers. My guess is that this would actually work well for most manual wheelchairs. This labyrinth was completed in 2003 and is constructed of aggregate mix concrete. As it's in a park setting, it's surrounded by much greenery. I wouldn't say this is one of Terre Haute's premiere parks, though most times I've visited it's been fairly well kept. This is especially true of the labyrinth itself as it has a garden maintained by the Wabash Valley Master Gardeners. A meditation garden surrounds the labyrinth. It features a swing, benches, rose bushes, a fountain, trees, and other greenery. Much of the funding for the labyrinth was donated by Mrs. Lavern Smith in memory of her husband who had passed in 2000. It is intended to be a family friendly labyrinth and is open to children during the dawn to dusk park hours. Because of the meditative atmosphere here, it's an ideal location for a small wedding or more serene, spiritual type of event. The J.I. Case Wetland Refuge is also located within the park's grounds. The entire park is just over 256 acres and includes camping options. It's on the border of Rose-Hulman and also accessible from the Heritage Road National Trail.

My girlfriend mentioned dance lessons as something she may want to try so for an anniversary gift,…read moreso I found The Dance studio. Best. Decision. Ever. Not only do we now know how to ballroom dance with the fox trot and waltz, but in 6 lessons we can also tango, rumba, and a pinch of salsa! I got this as a take-one-for-the-team gift but I ended up having a blast! Not only do they make things more comfortable for beginners but they have a great sense of humor and turn stereotypical dance lessons into an experience I looked forward to every week. If you want to give a great gift to your S.O. that you'll enjoy as well (even if secretly) or just wan't to try something new, The Dance Studio IS the place to go. We went the private lesson route but they have weekly classes for $10-$15 if you are solo or just want to save. It's a GREAT deal for a GREAT time.