This park was dedicated in memory or Carl and Anita Windisch in 2019. The land that the park sits…read morewas donated by their family in their honor. This park has been the benefactor of numerous Eagle Scouts projects, the flower beds, the gazebo, picnic tables, and benches to name a few. This is a what you see is what you get kind of park. It is a small park tucked away in a neighborhood. It is nice and has a small parking lot. There is a small porta-potty in the parking lot to use and the park is relatively well maintained. There is a small paved path on the perimeter of the park, 5 laps gets you a mile. The path doubles as a story walk and has benches along it to sit. You will also find a couple of picnic tables under some trees and a share a book kiosk along the trail. The park has a wooden statue of an eagle sitting on a brick pedestal. It is dedicated to William Torrence, a boy scout that was instrumental in establishing the park. The heart of the park is a playground area that is accessible and lined with wood chips. There is a saucer swing, a bank of traditional swings, small jungle gym with a slide, and a larger jungle gym with a couple of slides, some congos and monkey bars. The equipment seems relatively new and is in good shape. The area has a ramp to allow all kids the chance to play on the equipment. Just off of the play area is a open field that can be used to play catch, have a football game, or other outdoor activities. It is in a low lying area of the park, so it is prone to flooding and water retention. This is a good neighborhood park. I would not travel to far to come here, but it can provide hours of fun for the little ones, as well as those wishing to walk their four legged friend or just get their steps in.

The Carl and Anita Windisch Memorial Park is a very nice addition to the parks of Bargersville. It…read moremay be relatively new judging by the age of the trees planted along the winding path, but it seems well planned. There is drainage in the middle of the walking loop so that the area by the parking lot doesn't flood easily. The path is smooth blacktop to provide solid footing. There are benches along the path for those who want to rest while at the park. And I counted six picnic tables under the shade of the mature trees in the middle. Pretty nice place! The park has definite signs of Boy Scout involvement. One of the two pergolas on the path has a dedication plaque to former scouts. A carved eagle also sits on a pedestal with a plaque with an eagle scout symbol. I believe that I read the scouts help maintain the flower beds as well. The park is still very flat, so there may be some puddles on part of the path. However, I had no risk of getting wet feet since the path was wide enough to accommodate my walking. I think the park has great potential if it stays maintained. Lots of trees were planted and vines were set near the pergolas to offer shady tunnels once the spring growth occurs. I look forward to visiting again! Review #581

This is a very nice traditional park located near the Masonic House and the Franklin Park and Recs…read moreoffice. It is huge, spanning 50 acres and has a lot to offer. First, there is an awesome water park located right outside of it. It is classified as a nature park and has many shady trees. The park has two playgrounds, one near the entrance and one near the exit. The one near the entrance is newer and consists primarily of a large green and brown jungle gym with slides, monkey bars, hanging spinners and bridges. There is a bank of expression swings and a bank of traditional/toddler swings over there. This playground area is on a bed of wood chips and has benches on the perimeter for parents to sit while their littles play. You will see a few picnic tables spread out in this area and a set of nice outdoor corn hole boards. The shelter nearest that area doubles as a rest room facility. The park has a few nice shelters with picnic tables under them and grills just outside of them. I counted at least four of them. The other playground area is fenced in and a little older. It has a jungle gym with slides, monkey bars, and bridges. There is a bench under a canopy for parents to sit and the area is on a bed of wood chips. Like the other playground area, there is a bank of expression swings and a bank of traditional/toddler swings. Other park amenities include a gazebo, a small creek for fishing, and an old graveyard, yes a graveyard. The park is home to a nice paved trail, the Franklin Greenway, that runs right through it. The park is pretty spread out and I like it. There is lots of space to roam. There is not much open green space for field activities such as soccer and football though. This is a very nice option for a nature park in the Franklin area. It is a diamond and the rough and can keep you busy. It does have a somewhat peaceful vibe with it. This could possibly be a destination park and I recomend checking it out.

This park is a true gem. Located just a short walk from downtown Franklin, it features several…read morepicnic shelters, multiple playgrounds, and beautiful views. It's a fun place to explore with your pet or family, and easy to connect with a creek side trail if you want to get in a good walk or run. This park is well maintained and great to visit any time of year, but it particularly shines in spring thanks to flowering trees and colorful flowers!

This park has just about everything you look for in a park. Sure, there is the Donner Center which…read moreis a place for coordinated activities, but there is also an urban park with 32 acres that include an aquatic center, basketball, tennis, pickleball, lots of parking, a playground, and several shelters as well as a huge Shelterhouse/pavilion that could be reserved for a large event (up to 200 people!) Everything looked to be in good condition and though the park is over 100 years old, it is holding up well! The only thing that I can think of as a negative is beyond the park's control: There are one way streets that can be challenging to get to the park from downtown if you aren't familiar with the area. A fun place with mature trees and easy access to amenities throughout the park. Review #2062

Great playground for older and younger kids! Lots of picnic tables and a shelter. Clean restrooms…read moreavailable as well. Great place to play with your kids or relax on the grass.

This is a deceptively large park, spanning 12 acres. It has a full and half basketball courts in…read morethe front of the park. The courts are in very good shape and has a small set of metal bleachers for spectators to sit and watch. Also in the front of the park is a shelter with picnic tables and a grill. The park has a decent amount of parking spots, but they can go rather quickly if there is an event at the park. A little deeper in the park is a small ground with a jungle gym with a couple of slides and a set of swings. The play area ground is lined with wood chips. There is another shelter across from the playground that has picnic tables under it and a grill just outside of it. You will also find a restroom structure in the area of the playground. The park's bread and butter however, is it trails. The trails are partially paved and partially in the woods. Picnic tables are scattered about the park, along the trails. There is also some open green space along some of the trails as well. This park is dog friendly and very peaceful. It has a nice bridge that crosses soothing and flowing Pleasant Run Creek. Down the street from this park is the Northwest Park Annex which has many similar amenities. This is a nice park for renting a shelter or trail walking. The city's website explains the park saying the park is best defined more by the natural landscape than recreational amenities.

A new favorite walking trail near to Southport and Greenwood area. Great scenic, paved walk with a…read morefew loops. Can accomplish a there-and-back in 30 minutes walking casually. I have never felt unsafe along this walking trail.

This is Mooresville's main public park and home to many sporting fields, athletic facilities and…read moreactivities. There are a multitude of hiking and walking paths; some paved others more rustic trails. There is a large public pool and splash pad, with restrooms, showers and changing facilities. The pool area has a large multi story water slide as well as two smaller straight slides for younger children. Next door to the pool is a Zip line with a chair for two people to ride together for only five dollars. It is only open during the warmer seasons. There are seven shelters of various sizes and well as playground equipment near some of them. There are two full size basketball courts or four half courts depending on how you visualize them. There are four complete and fenced in baseball diamonds each equipped with full size backstops to protect spectators and they are well maintained. There are at least five, probably more, soccer fields with goals for community practicing and leagues. Shelter No. 1 is located just to the right of the main entrance and has a permanent volleyball net plus horseshoe pits and some swings. The basketball courts are nearest this shelter and a short walk. Shelter No. 2 is the largest with a large parking lot and is located just to the left of the main entrance. It features the largest and main playground. Shelter No. 4 is on the other side of this huge playground and is located very near the equipment. Shelter No. 3 is also located towards the front of the park, but smaller and has a small single piece of playground equipment with a slide next to the shelter. Shelter No. 6 has its own playground equipment but is within a short walk to the main playground visible across an internal road. There is parking for a half dozen vehicles. Shelter No. 5 looks like a gazebo and is the smallest of the seven but a bit more secluded from all the shelters towards the front of the park. There is parking here for a half dozen vehicles. Shelter No. 7 is double the size of an ordinary shelter and located in the back next to the soccer fields. You can see the wooden bridge leading to the rustic hiking trails in the woods. There are permanent restroom facilities located adjacent to this shelter. There is plenty of marked parking spaces here along the road as well as a small parking lot in front of the wooden bridge. If you like to walk or hike, I recommend parking in the lot by the bridge in the back and starting from there. There is also another open soccer field beyond the trails I have used for kite flying.

I have been to this park a few times and it is a mega-park. It is massive, spanning 150 acres. I…read morelove this park It has everything you could want in a park. There is tons of parking available here spread out between a few different lots depending on what area of the park you are visiting. In the front of the park you will find a 4 shelters that are spaced out. Each shelter has picnic tables under them and grills next to them. The largest of the shelters is by the biggest of the parks playgrounds that has nice equipment that includes a huge jungle gym with slides, animals to climb on, and swings. The ground is lined with rubber matting. Also in the front of the park, you will find two decent full basketballs court that are in good repair. Of in the distance, in the corner close to the main road, you will find three horseshoe pits. The pits are not the best, but will do. You will find a gazebo off by itself and a restroom facility up there in the front of the park too. a little deeper into the park, is another playground area by one of the 4 shelters. It consists of a traditional bank os swings and a jungle gym with climbing equipment and slides. You can take the road further to the back and you will pass a gazebo with seating, picnic tables, and a small shelter on your way to the soccer fields. This is a huge green space that has some small bleacher seating and in addition to soccer can be used for other stuff like playing catch, football or frisbees. Back there you will find another shelter with picnic tables under it and grills nearby and a restroom facility. A little further past that you will find a picturesque bridge. If you cross the bridge, it will lead you to another area of muliti-use soccer fields. The bread and butter of this park is its trails. It has miles of very nice paved trails that go all through the park. There is also a storybook trail and a fitness trail that is just to the side of the bridge. The parks has some very nice trails and are very peaceful as well. I love walking the trails and have done a couple of 5K races there. The park has about 4 baseball fields that are decent. They could use some maintenance though. It is primary used by the Mooresville Baseball League. They have a batting cage, and a snack bar over there as well. There is a zip-line in the park somewhere, but it was closed for the season when I was there. The waterpark look decent, but was also closed. In front of the waterpark and right by the park's maintenance office is another small playground area with a medium jungle gym with slides and another shelter with picnic tables under it. This is a first class park that has everything including horse shoes, shelters that you can rent, green space for days, trails for miles, a water park, zip line, multiple playgrounds, a fitness trail, gazebos, and tons of parking. It is well maintained and very clean. This is one of the best parks in the area and it has something for everyone. I highly recommend this park.

This is a pretty decent park. It has a decent sized private parking lot and a community center. The…read moreplayground is awesome. It does not just have a rock climbing wall. it has a rock to climb. There is a nice dragon fly shaped see-saw, a wasp looking small jungle gym with a slide, a new style climber dome, a swing set with a saucer swing, and some other newer style swings, some percussion instruments like congos, and a medium size jungle gym with ladders, cargo nets, ropes stairs and a slide. The park is home to a small but decent splash pad. It was not operational while I was there because I visited off-season. Nect to the splash pad is a pretty decent full basketball court. It is well maintained and the court, rims and back board look new. You will find two shelters on opposite ends of the park with picnic tables under them. There are no grills however. The larger of the two shelters is by the community center. There is also a half basketball court over there. It is as nice as the full court. I could really make it rain there. Many people that visit the park are there to utilize its half mile trail that goes around the park's perimeter. It is a very nice paved trail that is popular among runner, walkers, and dog walkers a like. To top it all off the park has some green space pockets that can be used for pick up soccer or football games, playing catch, tossing a frisbee around or having a picnic. This is a very nice park that has a lot to offer and is very accessible. I enjoyed my time at the park and could only imagine if the community center and splash pad was open how I would a felt. I recommend checking out this place. It is even worth a little bit of a drive to get to.

This new park/playground/athletic field looks like a great new addition to the Indy Park system…read more The park was originally built in 2002 across the street, but due to some changes in circumstances in 2011, a plan was made to exchange property and move the park to its present location. Like all plans, it has taken awhile to get the park to the final stages which should be done later this year. In the meantime, the park has hiking trails, a splash area, a ton of playground equipment, and basketball courts. There is a spacious new parking lot and the community center is nearing completion. The only negative I can see is the landscaping. They are sowing grass around the latest construction areas and have a sweeping lawn between the playground and pavilion on the south end. However, there is a noticeable absence of trees for shade. It would be great to see at least some trees planted along the trails and near the playground to eventually offer a place to cool down. Review #566

This park looks like Disneyland! The playground structures are absolutely amazing. Bargersville…read moreneeded this park for the kids for a long time. When I stopped on Friday morning to walk the dog, I was shocked to see the parking lot (which holds 60+ cars) almost full. They have 8 pickle-ball courts and they were full with a line of people waiting for a court The pangs of the balls were pretty loud and disrupted any peacefulness that the park has to offer. There is even a set of bleachers to watch the pickle-ball games. Anyway, the park does have an amazing playscape, perhaps the best in the Indy area. There are multiple climbing structures, swings for all abilities, a merry go round type structure and more. There is soft matting under the structures to keep the kids safe. Kids were having a blast. In addition, there is a colorful and awesome splash pad. There are nice benches, some covered, to sit and watch the kids. The park also has a walking trail into a wooded area, which is not paved, just gravel. There is some natural prairie vegetation. Trees have been recently planted. There are a nice set of restrooms including a family restroom. I also saw a small pavilion with picnic tables. Bottom line, while it's a bit crowded and loud, this is a great park with lots of fun things to do.

This is a new 19-acre park located in Bagersville. It still has that "new car smell" and is very…read morewell maintained. It opened on July 1, 2023. There is a decent amount of parking available but this park does get packed. The park features 8 very nice, fenced in, pickleball courts, a large playground, an active splash pad. The park also have two shelters with picnic tables under them and some benches under small shelter-like structures that provides some relief from the blazing sun. The splash pad has a lot going on. There are sprinklers, pouring buckets, sprayers, waterfalls and lots more. It is very nice and open from 9am to 8pm. The playground is modern and is Divided into zones for children aged 2 to 5 and 5 to 12. It is laid on a combination of artificial turf and rubberized, mud-free, surfacing. The playground features a swing bank with traditional and ADA swings, a net cone merry go round, a slide on artificial turf covered hills and a small jungle gym structure with a couple of slides and bridges. The highlight of the playground though is the towering jungle gym with a bunch of tall slides, ropes, and bridges. It is one of the first things that you will see when you arrive at the park. Additional amenities at the park include a water fountain that is capable of filling bottles, a restroom facility and a patch of green space to play catch or just throw a blanket down and relax, hiking trails that lead to and from downtown Bargersville. It is a small, but very well designed park. I will admit, that it does get packed during nice weather, no school days, especially on weekends. I really like this park. Bargersville has began to invest in parks, which is nice. This is definitely a must visit while in the Center Grove/Bargersville area.

I'm not sure who gives a neighborhood park a bad rating, but ignore the first review about this…read moreplace. This is exactly what a small park in the middle of a residential neighborhood near a liberal arts university should be. A great little picnic area, a little library, and a water supply for larger events. Clean, quiet, and well maintained. I just worked there this weekend on some mulching duties as part of the University Heights Neighborhood Association group, with folks who live next door, students and faculty from UIndy, and even a couple alums.

This new park has great potential. There is a new gazebo/shelter that still has the bright cedar…read morecolor on the beams. The pathways are paved. There are benches and the perimeter of the park has a natural garden look to it. But that's it. There are no picnic tables in the shelter. No room for activities other than maybe quiet reflection/contemplation. That's fine, but the place looks like it isn't finished. I'll have to stop by later this year to see if it has continued in its development. Review #620