This park is operated and maintained by the Heartland Crossing sub division, but appears to be open…read moreto anyone. It has a huge parking lot for you to park. It is also co-located with the sub-division's pool, which you have to be a resident with an access card to use. The park has a decent shelter with picnic tables under it. There is also a very nice sand volleyball court there too. It is one of the better courts that I have seen in a park. At the far end of the park are two tennis courts. The courts themselves will do and are adequate, but there are some huge cracks in the court that you can see they have tried to repair. The courts will do for a nice neighborhood game though. The park's full basketball court is pretty good. One end of it looks like it was flooded though and has a lot of mud/dirt build up. There is a small playground area that has some nice equipment that includes a jungle large gym with slides and monkey bars, a bank of traditional swings with an ADA swing, a small bank of toddler swings, and a small accessible jungle gym. I know, it sounds like a lot, but it isn't. It is a relatively small area. This is a very nice park, especially considering that it belongs to a sub-division. The residents of the sub-division are fortunate to have this park. It is a park that you would consider driving to.

The park, primarily intended for the residents of Heartland Crossing, has a lot to offer visitors…read more There are sports fields, a swimming center, small playground, a shelter, and a paved walking path that links to trails. The parking lot is paved and is close to the areas of interest for smaller kids. As is a problem with most newer parks, the availability of shade is limited to the shelters. I also didn't see restroom facilities anywhere near the sports fields. Review #638

Do you have a child who loves pretending to be an animal? Then you need to check out Grassy Creek…read moreRegional Park! Huge nature-inspired playground with endless opportunities to climb and explore Giant climbing area that's perfect for pretending to be a spider Butterfly tunnel Cute animal play features including an ant, turtle, frog, and more Owl-themed play structure with slides Two tall climbing towers--one shaped like a bird's nest and the other like a treehouse Lots of different types of slides and swings Lily pad obstacle course for hopping and balancing Small indoor nature center with live animals, hands-on activities, bird watching, and books Con: The long zipline was missing a piece during our visit, so it wasn't in use. If your kids love climbing, pretending, and exploring the outdoors, this is one of the most unique playgrounds in Indianapolis. You can easily spend a whole morning bouncing between the playground and th

I love that Indy is stepping up the park game around the city. This park is on the far east side of…read moreIndianapolis. It was a pretty hot day when we came out. There is an old grassy creek park that I went to first, I had to keep driving east to find this spot. The kids enjoyed themselves. They have an area for littler kids, not much shade in this area. They have a treehouse that has a slide. My kids enjoyed the zip swing and had fun pushing each other. They have swinging benches, shelter with charcoal grill, and the floor is turf. It is a pretty cool looking park.

Always great to walk in this space as close to home but like being in a forest. It gets pretty busy…read moreand the path is narrow so have to often step off or into the underbrush. It is a friendly group though so usually not an issue. We took our rescue dog and it was a bit of an issue when someone walking had two dogs off leash. They were calm but to prevent a scuffle I had pick up our dog. Not great but it helps to be mindful of others as this is a city/urban park. The picnic areas are few but nice and there is a lot of space to wander. A fun spot!

This "park" is pretty nice for being in town! It had rained so it was slightly muddy and the…read moreinclines could be a bit slippery but the trail is well kept and easily marked. It's nicely tree covered and I've even seen a few owls and wood peckers the Bochum always make for a good walk! Quiet and peaceful with little rises to get the blood flowing - go for a walk!

Thompson Park is such a beautiful, modern playground! I love that there's no mulch--the playground…read morehas a soft, rubber-like surface that's comfortable to walk on, and everything was very clean and well maintained. There are so many different activities and play features for kids to choose from. I was especially impressed by the sensory-friendly and inclusive features throughout the park. They have a communication board as well as a large basket/nest swing that provides more space and support than a traditional playground swing. I really appreciate parks that think about children with different sensory, communication, and mobility needs while still creating a space that's fun for everyone. Thompson Park definitely did that. Such a great park for families, and we'll definitely be back!

This park recently went through a remodel, and it has been a hit ever since! The playground…read morereceived a complete renovation and now features one of the tallest attractions at an Indy park. There are slides, swings, climbing areas, and plenty of fun options for kids of different ages. Right next to the playground is a shelter area that we rented for my son's graduation party. The rental was around $150 for the day, and we booked it easily through the Indy Parks website. One thing to note is that some people may not realize the shelter is reserved, so we had a few people try to use it during our event. We printed out our reservation confirmation to have proof that it was paid for and reserved. The shelter has four large picnic tables and a grill, which worked well for our gathering. The biggest downside is that there is no electricity and no restroom nearby, which was disappointing considering the rental price. Having those amenities would make the space much more convenient for larger events. The park also has a remodeled basketball court and a trail area for walking or enjoying the outdoors. There is a smaller parking lot, and during busy times some visitors park along the grass. This was a decent venue for my son's grad party. I just wish the shelter included electricity and closer restroom access for the price.

If you like the Indy outdoor scene but want to avoid the crowds, Southwestway Park is a great place…read morefor it! I consider the hiking to be similar to Eagle Creek and Fort Harrison parks, but with the perks of no entry fee and thus, less crowds. I went on my hike on an early Saturday evening. There is pretty good shade coverage on the trails. They are rated for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Some spots can be muddy or slick, so good traction on your shoes is a must. I don't believe there is a bathroom on the premises. There's also not a ton of parking by the hiking trails either. However, there is some construction going on in the area, so they might be adding some extra facilities with this.

This is a great park for mountain biking of all levels and hiking. Good free outdoor activity and a…read moreworkout. We took some of our kids mountain biking for the first time here. Helmets are definitely a must. Even the beginner trail can be challenging if never mountain biked before. My kids really enjoyed it, one struggled with getting up the hills though so that caused some hardship when biking with multiple people in close proximity. The mountain biking trails also have hikers on them so beware and try to be as safe as you can. After mountain biking, we hiked a trail which was fun. Not sure how long the trail was, but we walked all the way down by the water which was very pretty. They have a paved path as well if that's more your speed. Parking areas are available which makes accessing the park easy. I didn't notice any restroom building, but they had a porta potty open for use. A playground was accessible near the area we parked at.

We went up to the window and we're told it had just thundered and we had to wait 30 minutes before…read morewe could enter the pool area. We needed to use the restroom and were denied access because it was in the pool area. The facilities looked nice from the outside. There is plenty of parking. The area is near a school and is rather quiet. By the way... It didn't rain for two more hours

We just had my sons birthday party at the shelter here & oh my goodness when i say bees..... they…read morewere everywhere. It's getting pretty cold out too so i couldn't imagine what it's like when it's hot out. Bathrooms were disgusting too & no one at our party wanted to even use the bathrooms. Other than that the park was okay and that was our main reasoning for choosing here as the park is pretty big.

Park is very clean. Plenty of room for birthday parties or other events. The trail is well kept…read moreand has restroom. Plenty of children's recreation equipment. Highly recommended.

This park, although located nearest to Cumberland, is across the Hancock County line and has a…read moreGreenfield address. Located along Buck Creek on the far east side, the park is sponsored by the Lions Club. What makes this park hard to review is that it appears to be undergoing a transformation. I didn't see any master plan kiosk that would share the vision, so I could only go by my own observation where some of the equipment looks much newer than the pieces in the back. There also appears to be new bridges that span the creek and there is straw spread along the paved walkways that looks like they are trying to grow grass. But at this point, there wasn't much green poking through. There are a couple shelters and two playgrounds, a volleyball court, a basketball court, and pathways that run by the creek. Like many of the parks I visited today, the recent rains had created a high water problem and much of the park was a bit squishy if you got off the paved paths. So, for the pieces that look new, I am encouraged. But some of the older pieces, including the shelters, could use some attention and use of the park is definitely subject to water levels of the creek. Review #779

The Overly-Wormsn Park is a hidden gem in Zionsville. The park is a fabulous tribute to the Worman…read morefamily. The Worman's were civic minded contributors to the town and schools of Zionsville back when my kids were in school. It is meaningful that their farm was converted for park use. The park has a number of unique features. Most notable are the bike trails including mountain bike trails. The trails run from easy paved to challenging rock covered. Trails are well marked. A nice playground was built with climbing structures, slides, swings and more. Soft matting is under the structures in case the kids fall. Benches and covered pavilions with picnic tables are nearby so parents and kids can be shaded. I saw a bbq by one of the pavilions. A trail south features a disc "golf" course that winds through trees and other obstacles. The trails run is lovely to follow with mature trees and occasional wild flowers. North of the playground is a picturesque fishing pond. Decks overlook the pond. Fishing is catch and release only. The park borders the Big 4 Rail Trail to the northeast. The trails are suitable for walking, running or biking. We found parking near the playground with accessible space nearby. Bike parking was also available. Restroom facilities appeared to be limited to portable potties. I saw a water fountain near the playground. It took me about an hour to walk the entire paved trail and take photos. I recommend bringing water, bug spray and sunscreen. Worth a visit, especially for people that like to mountain bike.

Cute little park by our house. My boys love stopping while they're walking on the trails. Equipment…read moreis pretty basic but enough to keep them busy for a bit (when they're not satisfied simply playing with the water fountain). Park is safe and clean and the equipment is great for their ages (3 &5).