This is a basic cookie-cutter park with a decent, but dated playground and a basketball court…read more There is a lot of space on this raised elevation park, so visitors could play their own games on what should be a well drained area. There are a few trees, but not really any shade. Sadly, there are no shelters or water/restroom facilities on site, so the space is underutilized. No lights are available for park use even though the sign says it is open until 9 pm. Parking is available along the street for free. Review #2260

I like the idea of this park, just not the reality. It could be a really nice place to visit…read more There are gazebos and a fountain, a couple small walking loops, a playground, plenty of paved parking, and a paved area that looks like it is intended for activities and possibly could be used for a festival/farmer's market. The reality is that the gazebos are in dire need of repainting (poor paint selection as it is peeling badly!), trees have been broken off at the base and need replaced, and the activity area looks unfinished. There are markings for a pickleball court, but no supports for a net and no holes in the concrete to place poles. The shuffle board area only works if you have a place to rent/borrow the equipment (who has those things at home?). There is a long stretch of an astroturf-type material that has slightly raised walls surrounding it. The website says this is a bocce ball court, but are visitors supposed to bring their own? It looks that way. And sadly, the vandalism on the restroom has taken over the side away from the street and facing the playground. Who wants to take kids to a park that has profanity painted on the walls? The good news is that things aren't so far gone that they can't be corrected. The park is also right next to the Cardinal Greenway and would make a nice stopping point for a break for visitors if this was restored. Review #2259

Very nice city park. Well manicured and a great playground for the kids! Great place to run off…read moresome energy!

Wow, this is a beautiful park. I wish we had taken more pictures! Pet friendly, and easily…read moreaccessible. There's lots of parking. There is a Garfield statue here (one of the many in Grant county). This park was so nice, I was surprised it was free admission. Beautiful fountains, lots of educational information, and butterflies everywhere. In my opinion, the garden alone is worth a quick day trip.

The other day we spent an afternoon at this waterpark and the kids had a blast, they are already…read moreasking again to go! It's been hot here and everything water related sounds good! Our favorites were the wave pool and the lazy river. We didn't have little ones so we didn't use the kid's area. There is plenty of lounging chairs but if it's super busy these may fill up pretty fast. Luckily you can also set your stuff up in the grassy area too. These are my tips for visiting: 1. Best hours are between after lunch and close. 2. You gotta keep your water bottles, drinks, and snacks in the car. So pack a cooler for breaks or purchase from their snack bar (affordable prices & had 1/2 food after 5pm!). You can also bring in empty bottles to fill up. 3. Stay with your little ones in the wave pool. While our older kids loved the high wave hours, it can been rough for little guys. 4. Check Groupon, they were admission packs available! 5. The "toilet plunge" waterslide is a little rough for little kids, and kids must be 48" or taller for the water slides so they are great for older kids. And there is a specific kid area for the smaller kids! 6. Pack your own beach towels, sunscreen. 7. They aren't really any shaded area, so bring something, like a shade tent, to set up in the grassy areas if preferred.

Upon arrival to the waterpark I was a bit apprehensive but for the price of admission you really…read morecan't beat it. The facility was clean and well staffed with many eyes out for safety. Although a bit small the kids will love it. There is a decent sized wave pool, lazy river and three slides one of which is like a toilet bowl. My only advice would be to eat beforehand or after. The concession stands could use a little work. My sister ordered a walking taco and only received meat and cheese no lettuce, tomato, nothing. I ordered a soft pretzel with cheese and got a hard dried up pretzel with cheese. Come visit the park and enjoy just don't ask for much in the way of food.

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.

In downtown Upland, there is a well kept park that is filled with historical information and…read moreobjects from the days when the railroads made and broke towns. Upland was believed to be the highest point between Chicago and Columbus so a depot was erected here. The park has a curved wall that has plaques with information about Upland. There is also a gazebo on the west end, a caboose in the middle, and a wooden play train large enough for smaller kids to play in. Unfortunately, the depot and caboose don't allow visitors to go inside. That would be cool if they could be restored and allow tours at certain times. Review #2550

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

This is a small Y facility. However they have all the equipment they most people would want. The…read morefacility sees new, well maintained and very clean. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. The locker rooms are smaller but big enough to be comfortable. Being a smaller facility in a small town...this Y isn't very crowded. There seems to be more equipment than people. You shouldn't have a difficult time working or feeling pushed/crowded while doing so.

Great location, fun pool for kiddos, lots of equipment and they keep the facilities cleanread more