On my day of exploring Grant County, my first stop was in Gas City to check out their local park…read morewhich is also known as "Eugene Beaner Linn Memorial Park". So glad I did! It was one of the nicest parks I found all day! The park serves as a spot for everyone. There is a pond as well as having the river run by the west side of the park. There are baseball fields. There is a really nice playground with plenty of parking, shade, restrooms, and a series of swings that are fully accessible for kids with physical challenges. There is an amphitheater on the hill for entertainment. All in all, it is a really nice park for a town of about 6000 people. Review #2234

Although the Veterans Memorial is simple, it stands on the east end of the park bearing the names…read moreof those from the area that served. Near the memorial, a small tank stands sentry. The rest of the park is beautifully designed with a large shelter in the middle surrounded by colorful shrubs and flowers. The park is a tremendous asset for downtown Gas City providing a dual purpose park in the middle of downtown. Review #2569

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 park has a lot of potential. There is a lot of wooded space that would allow for a nice…read morewalking trail. They already have a basketball goal, a shelter, and a small, but decent playground. Parking is gravel based on the southeast side of the park, but there is also street parking available on the side streets. What makes this place different is that there are posted plans that the park will be upgraded to include a splash park and an improved playground. There should be an amphitheater too! Unfortunately, the sign didn't have a target date that I noticed, so it may take a while to be realized. It also didn't say if the parks department is making the upgrade or if the neighborhood is raising funds. Either way, it is a decent park now, and could become one of the best in the city! Review #2238

it amazing it just the park part it needs to be fixed i like the wood the paio is great is like a…read moreshelter

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

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 park was disappointing. There is no designated parking area, so I pulled into an alley on the…read moresouth side of the park. There is a playground and some open space, but no other amenities are on site like restrooms or running water. The playground equipment was faded, but otherwise, looked in decent shape. However, the area near the swings and some of the other equipment had all the grass worn down so that the kids would be in puddles getting on to play. Overall, a decent place for swings and just letting kids to run and burn off energy...maybe fly a kite as long as it wasn't after a rain. But not much else. Note that the park goes by Westpoint on the website, but the sign calls it West Point. Review #2239

There's a fitness park on the south side of downtown Marion that welcomes visitors to get an…read moreoutdoor workout by using their own body weight to help build strength and conditioning. The park has a series of brightly painted red supported pieces that allow visitors to cross from one side to the other by use of strength and coordination. The park is a spin off of the nearby Grace House which was developed in 2000 along with support of local churches and Indiana Wesleyan University as a place for male adults to have a structured and faith based recovery program for beating addictions. The men are selected from the local area based upon those who most likely will benefit from a "safe place." There are no fences or security clearances required to use the fitness park. I didn't see any designated parking, but was able to street park along 22nd street between Washington and Adams. Review #2261

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