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4.6 (45 reviews)

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Ayla N.

Looking for a leisurely walk/hike, Flat Fork Creek Park is for you! Paved, non-paved... you choose. The non-paved trails have a few water views and access to the look-out towers. The views are worth the climb(the panoramic photo of the boardwalk was taken from a look-out tower). Speaking of views... there's a 60-ft hill you should definitely hike up(it's paved) and the sunset view you get from the top is amazing! I'd suggest taking up a blanket with you to sit in the grass. There is wooden post type seating(similar to what you see in western movies that they tie their horses up to- ha! It's definitely not a flat a seat) at the top, however, I've been there three times and no matter how dry it is outside there's always mud around them - not ideal. Something worth noting is that the 60-foot hill is known as THE SLEDDING HILL - The kid in me LOVES this!! I will definitely be returning this winter with friends!

Lauren M.

Cute little park that is stroller friendly! lots of sidewalk trail that goes into the forest area. I went with my dad and two toddlers and they loved seeing all the butterflies. Nice little park to visit to be outdoors.

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Kimberly P.

This expansive park offers a diverse range of activities, from paved surfaces and hiking trails to mountain bike paths and sledding hills. A standout is the unique walking path leading to the hilltop, with a gradual incline for easy ascent. The park caters to all--adults, children, and dogs--with numerous bicycle and scooter paths. Don't miss the tree-house-like structures scattered around, including one with a ladder for an elevated view. A huge bridge weaves through the wooded area, featuring staircases for convenient exits. My visit surpassed expectations--I intended a 30-minute walk but ended up staying over an hour, thoroughly enjoying the experience!

Yvette A.

Finally got to go sledding this winter! Been wanting to go all winter long, but timing and the amount of snow never seemed to align, until today. Researching some good sledding hills in Indiana, this one seemed the closest to us and the steepest. We're all about thrill over here. The info about it included that it wasn't safe for little children. Arriving at the location, we noticed it was pretty busy. They have a parking lot for access and the hill is free to use, just bring your own sled. Many different types of sleds were used, it was fun to see. The way the hill looked, it didn't seem appropriate for little children but they were out there. There isn't anyone patrolling the area, so it's pretty much sled at your own risk. To get to the top of the hill, there is a pathway on one side which is nice. Use with caution as it can be slick with the snow. There are benches at the very top of this hill made out of tree bark as resting may be necessary after getting all the way up, it's a breath taker literally. Now the the sledding: absolutely thrilling! There are so many different ways to go down. Some ways have ramps so beware of flying off the sled. One thing to watch out for was other people down the hill. Because it was busy, hitting someone was always a possibility, especially since many people just hung out at the bottom. Even though it wasn't the safest for kids, there was tons of kids out there today, so watch out. I seen multiple times where someone got hit. Nevertheless, i had a blast sledding and will definitely come back for any sledding escapades!

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Pam H.

What a terrific park! The paved walking trails were perfect for a Saturday morning stroll with our pup. I enjoyed checking out the mountain biking trails - they look like a lot of fun. I'll definitely be back in the winter to enjoy the sledding hill too!

Danette L.

Love this park to take the kiddos! Bring your bike or scooter or just walk it's beautiful!

They have a sledding hill!
Kristie K.

This is probably a really fun park when there's sunshine and a slight breeze as opposed to thick grey clouds and 30 mph gusts that we seem to have sitting on top of central Indiana during our third winter in the middle of this pandemic. I drove up here just so I would have a change of scenery as I took yet another walk to pass the time and get some healthy exercise in for the day. I was also hoping it might even be enjoyable. Well...that last part was certainly not happening. But seriously, I'll bet this is a fun place to hang out when the weather is better. I saw some dirt trails that were under the tree canopy that looked interesting, but on the day I visited, that meant more cold shade, so I stayed up on the paved path in the open. So yes, two types of trails there that you can enjoy. If you need a paved one, it's there for you. If you want more realistic hiking, then hit the dirt path below. Flat Fork Creek also has a big sledding hill for those days in true winter when it's almost as cold as our new May weather now is. There is a paved path that winds back and forth across the front of the sledding hill instead of stairs, which is a pretty different to climbing a steep hill. This park has a pond in front of the parking lot, which I'm assuming is for fishing. There's also a shelter with restrooms and a large covered picnic area. I'd really like a do-over for my trip. The weather spoiled it, as it's spoiling everything during this pandemic. I'll bet I will find even more things to love here in the warm sunshine.

Sledding hill in the summer
Nicole S.

Indiana sure is purdy, ain't she? This is most apparent when one goes on hikes in the various wild-ish places that exist in the area. Flat Fork Creek Park is a place that appeals to me, a die-hard city girl, because it exists amongst "nature," but it also has wonderful things like paved walkways, trash cans every few hundred feet, and restrooms. Now I can enjoy nature but also have modern amenities nearby. Also: There are tree houses! This is one of the reasons to visit this park -- the tree houses. There are a handful along various points along the walking trail. Who doesn't like climbing up stairs to view the forest from a high-up lookout point? (No one, that's who.) The tree houses are pretty cool. Kids like them, especially. There is also a sledding hill here, which will come in handy during the snowy winter months. It's pretty steep, so it looks like an adventurous place to bring your sled. Please note: No playground exists here. You will need to make your own fun.

My homey!!
Angel W.

Omg we had sooo much fun! I can't believe I've waited so long to come out here!!! I went mountain bike riding with my 7yo on the mountain bike trail in the woods. It was awesome!!! It was very rigorous and there were definitely sections he had to walk his bike and even I was a little hesitant but it was so much fun. You can take it at your own pace. Be aware of of other riders and take your time if scared. Bring your helmet and sunscreen and bug spray. The sledding hill is awesome too. Challenge your kids to race you up (hint its steep and hard !) There is a shelter in the front witbtables and bathrooms. There are little fishing ponds in the front as well. There are little areas to set up and fish and there are gravel trails around it. So much nature! So much beauty!!! Can't wait to come back already!

The Tulip Tower treehouse
Lakisha C.

This was a great park to visit on an evening after work. It wasn't crowded, and there are some nice trails and features like a pond, a small creek, a large walking/sledding hill, and some tree houses. A good portion of the paths are either paved (including a lathe up the hill) or boardwalk, which makes this particular park an ideal option if it's rained and the parks that are mostly trails are too muddy.

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Pretty fun. Fishing was nice and so was the woods. The creek was nice as well. Only bad thing was dirty bathrooms.

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1 year ago

Great trails for walking! A perfect family friendly city escape. Easy access, easy trails, beautiful.

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This is an amazing place to go because it has a HUGE hill and also a creek that you can get in. Dog friendly with a mountain bike trail.

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Nice park well maintained. Fishing ponds are small however. Also is great for sledding.

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No playground, but there are some picnic benches and the sledding hill has a winding path up to the top for great views.

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Fortville Memorial Park

Fortville Memorial Park

4.0
(2 reviews)
1.2 mi

There is more to this park, but we didn't make it past the vintage playground equipment at the…read morefront. Sometimes, the simplest things entertain kids the most, and my kids were entertained for quite a while with just four things to play on. The slide is one of those tall, super slippery jobs that launch you off of it and onto the ground straight on your butt. Then there's the geodesic dome with the chipped paint. And then there are two climbing things: one is kinda like monkey bars, and the other if shaped like some animal. The ground is wood chips, so it's softer than solid ground when falling off the slide (and you will fall off -- I'm telling you, it launches you off).

This 25 acre park on the west side of downtown Fortville has a variety of amenities for all ages to…read moreenjoy. Whether you are little (there are three playgrounds), an older kid (lots of baseball fields, a skate park, basketball courts), or an adult who enjoys hiking, the park should provide the opportunity for enjoyment. Parking lots are distributed throughout the park which winds along Church St to a loop on the western end. So, no matter where you go, you can take advantage of the convenience. Restrooms, some with colorful murals on the buildings, are also available during the warmer months. Shelters are also available for gatherings, some with grills. The park could use a bit of attention, but hopefully, a spring cleaning can brighten the look of the place. Review #747

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Racist imagery found at this park. Truly shows the true intention and nature of local residents. Blacks beware
Racist imagery found at this park. Truly shows the true intention and nature of local residents. Blacks beware
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Geist Park

Geist Park

4.0
(6 reviews)
1.2 mi

Such a beautiful, scenic well maintained park 9 minutes away from the reservoir. We wanted to spend…read moretime at the reservoir but also spend some quite time with friends and Geist Park hit the spot! Clean park, well maintained shelter areas and a nice play area for kids. They also have restrooms which is always an added bonus. Decent size parking lot and pretty location!

This is a cute little neighborhood park in the Fishers / Geist / Fortville area. We originally…read morevisited because we wanted to check out the playground, but we soon discovered that this park has a beautiful nature trail that winds along the back of the park. The Geist Reservoir runs through the park, and when we visited, we saw people kayaking along the river. We had fun just throwing rocks into the water. Be advised that there are signs all around the park near the river that say that you shouldn't swim in the water because there is a strong undercurrent. So no swimming! The playground has a really neat play structure with lots of ropes, ramps and things to climb. My kids had a lot of fun here -- it's set up almost like an obstacle course. There are also slides, swings (including a swing for really young children), riding toys and tunnels. The ground is covered with wood chips, so it's nice and soft in case your kiddo falls. There are also benches all around so you can sit and see your kid play from whatever angle you happen to be in. There are restrooms just off of the playground, and they were relatively clean when we were there. Parking is plentiful and right by the playground.

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Geist Park playground
Geist Park playground
We found this fruit while hiking at Geist Park
We found this fruit while hiking at Geist Park
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Brooks School Park

Brooks School Park

4.4
(10 reviews)
4.0 mi

This is usually a great park to go to, has path all the way around the park so you can ride bikes…read morescooter, skate... in addition to basket ball courts, fitness station and play ground. Only has one shelter and a couple of small tables, quite a few benches. However, I went here, drove 30 minutes, because they have bathrooms only to find out the bathrooms are closed for the season!? The season just literally started! It's March 29th. I'm not amused at all. So I have to leave the whole park take everything just so I can use the bathroom?! This is something the community, state, park association whomever should make sure is taken care of... you would think

This park deserves all the accolades it gets. It spans 16 and a half acres and is definitely a park…read moreworth driving to visit. It has everything that I normally look for in a park. There is a decent sized parking lot that is connected to the park by a bridge over Mud Creek. There is also some street parking available on the other side of the park. The park has a huge green space that can used for soccer, football, and a picnic. I saw some kids flying a kite on the space while I was there. They have a decent bathroom facility near the parking lot and a picnic shelter. You will find two horseshoe pits (The only park in Fishers with that amenity) near the shelter and a very nice basketball court in the center of the park. The playground is a mud free one that is constructed on a rubber surface. It does not have much as far as equipment goes, but it features two jungle gyms. One of them is huge and has lots of slides, ladders and walkways. The other is a bit smaller and has a few slides and is for the little kids. You will also find a tight rope in the area and climbing rocks, and two banks of swings with traditional, special needs, and toddler swings on them. The equipment is not the newest, but is well maintained and in good shape. There are benches and picnic tables in the playground area for parents to sit while their littles are playing. The picnic tables have a small shade awning over them. Just like most of the park's amenities, it is very nice. The park is very clean and well maintained. I like its quarter mile walking/storybook trail loop and Mud Creek overlook where you can sit and enjoy the creek. With it being a nice park, it can get busy during nice weather, especially during school breaks and weekends. My little really liked the park and it was really hard to get my little to leave. It is a nice park right outside of a Fisher's neighborhood. I am glad we had some good weather and that my little was able to make it out.

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Brooks School Park
Brooks School Park
Brooks School Park

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Veteran's Memorial Park

Veteran's Memorial Park

3.8
(4 reviews)
6.0 mi

This park has been overrun by a baseball complex that is home to the Oaklandon Youth Organization…read more(OYO). It is a nice park and has two playgrounds, one on each side, some decent sized pockets of green space where you can have a football game, soccer match or fly a kite. They are mostly used for warm up areas where some of the young ball players are tossing the ball around. They have a decent sized parking lot, but when the ball teams are playing, parking gets kind of crazy and it is hard to find a spot. Even finding a spot in the grass was difficult for me. The playground areas are on a bed of wood chips and has a bank of swings and a large jungle gym with monkey bars, a couple of slides and more.It is in decent shape and is relatively new. I will admit, the areas are both kind of small and do not have much equipment, You will find a picnic shelter here with a couple of tables under it. It could use a few more.Also, during games, they have snack bars and restrooms available. The baseball portion of the park consists of 13 fields, 2 restroom/concession stands, and two batting cages. This is a nice facility and can host some big tournaments. in front of Fields 1 and 4 you will find the park's centerpiece, the Chosin Memorial, which consists of a path, a nice sculpture, and a group of flag poles representing the county and all the branches of service. This is a nice park, even though it is mainly for baseball/softball. It is in very good shape and well maintained. My little's did find the playground very entertaining and it was difficult for them to leave. The good part was that the playground that we were at was empty. We were the only ones there. The one of the other side was packed though.

A really nice park for baseball and softball or for the kids to come and play. OYO is pretty…read moreawesome and what they do with the fields to make them look good it's just as amazing. Highly recommend if you have a child from the ages of three on up to look at this club for baseball or softball. Great location and easy to get to.

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Veteran's Memorial Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Veteran's Memorial Park

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Witten Park

Witten Park

4.0
(1 review)
4.2 mi

Okay, I am probably over rating this park because I know the sculptor whose work is the centerpiece…read moreof the park. Dale Enochs (Bloomington) sculpted this multi-piece "Rolling Rhythm" that is a massive 65' x 27' x 15'. At night, this piece is lit to bring a dramatic appearance to the north end of Saxony Boulevard (around 133rd). The actual park is only 3.4 acres, but there is additional green space that could be used sporting events or a fireworks celebration. Just south of the park is a playground too. There is no designated parking here, but street parking is allowed on Saxony. The rest of the actual park area is mostly wooded and has a paved path that runs along the perimeter. Note: If you are a fan of public art, you can see more of Dale's work at the following places: - Gateway to the Old North Side (2004) - Indy - 1201 N Central - Indiana Totem (outside State Museum) (2016) - Indy - 650 W Washington - Indianapolis Fallen Firefighters' Memorial (1996) - Indy - 748 Mass ave - Sphere (?) - Indy at the Governor's Mansion - 4600 N Meridian - Time Flow (2016) Indy - Bicentennial piece - Senate & Robert D Orr Plaza by the state capital building - Bloomington Banquet (2009) Bloomington - 312 W 7th St and numerous pieces in the White River Gardens Botanical gardens at the Indy Zoo Review #790

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Rolling Rhythm sculpture by Dale Enochs (2008) is the main feature of the park
Rolling Rhythm sculpture by Dale Enochs (2008) is the main feature of the park
Simple park with trees, space, and sculpture
Simple park with trees, space, and sculpture
To the south of the park is a small playground

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To the south of the park is a small playground

Flat Fork Creek Park - hiking - Updated July 2026

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