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    Pendleton, IN

    Pendleton Falls Park

    4.6 (13 reviews)
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    Nice trails
    David A.

    This is such a charming park. It is definitely large by town park standards, with hiking trails that wind throughout the woods and fall creek. There are several places where the trails cross under a train track, including one spooky feeling tunnel, and several bridges over creeks and streams. For one section of trail it even borders a very large cemetery, best neighbors in the world. The actual city park feeling portion has fall creek running right through the center with several small falls and some great wading/creek stomping area. I highly recommend this place for a family hike, creek stomping, a romantic walk in the woods on an afternoon date, or even a spooky walk at dusk.

    Brittany S.

    Note that this park was fairly under construction during my July 2019 visit. Based on signage they gave several upgrade projects in the works like improved public restrooms. This park is conveniently located two blocks off the main drag in historic downtown Pendleton and neighboring a cute local coffee shop. In the park you'll find several shaded areas with benches, pubic restrooms, swings and old and New play equipment (picture the shiny colorful new jungle Jims and Old metal play equipment of my childhood coexisting in the same park...). Parking is easy to find and there are a handful of shade shelters available with picnic benches. The park is lightly landscaped and features historic-looking light poles.

    MaryLou D.

    Falls Park in Pendleton, Indiana is the first place I head for when I get to town, night or day. It's in the center of the town that is in the center of my heart, where I have so many warm childhood memories and even memories of adult visits here. At the old swimming area there are two waterfalls that never cease to be pretty in any season. The beautiful pond has ducks swimming thru it, a lighthouse, and two cannons for kids to climb on. There is a Veterans Memorial to local soldiers killed in the service of their country, a gazebo for concerts, picnics and parties, brick picnic shelters, more ducks everywhere, a playground for kids, and in the former bath house where we used to pay our 20 cents and change into our bathing suits, the Pendleton Historical Museum is housed, a real town treasure. The only thing missing (and the reason for taking one star away) is the old "Maypole" that used to be in the playground, where I remember swinging around till I was dizzy when I would play there on childhood visits to my grandmother's. I was shocked when, a few years ago, my mother, in her 80's, talked about how she wouldn't go on it because it gave her motion sickness. What?? It was there in her childhood too?? I was so disappointed when I went there in 2007 and for the first time in my life it wasn't there. Whenever I visit the Midwest I always fly into Indy airport and visit Pendleton first before I head up to Ohio and Michigan and come back here for more visit before I fly home. I envy any kid who got to grow up in this town (except for the snow and tornadoes!).

    Ken N.

    I was pleasantly surprised at the number of amenities this park has. While pulling into the entrance, I could see a manicured sitting park on the south west corner, a shaded playground, a gazebo, a lake with a cannon, and I could hear the sound of water. Recent rains had brought the water level up, so there was a definite rush across the falls. The falls, though small in comparison to Cataract Falls near Cloverdale or Clifty Falls near the Ohio, was still impressive. For a small creek, this west fork tributary of Falls Creek feeds Geist Resevoir and eventually joins the White River near 10th Street in Indy by IUPUI. As the water crashed into the lower level, the pooled water would swirl as if forming a whirlpool, but would be whooshed down the creek to the second smaller drop before it could form. There is a parking lot along the drop area and when the water is below flood stage, you can walk out on natural rock formations to a small bridge that spans over the channeled area above the falls. The rest of the park is filled with baseball diamonds and hiking trails. Between the falls and the diamonds is the Pendleton Historical Museum, but it is only open on weekends, so I wasn't able to include a description in my review. Overall, this makes for a nice day trip before dining at one of the local restaurants in Pendleton. Although it looks far from Indy, there is quick access from US 36 or I-69. Review #745

    Busy evening at the fields.
    Chris G.

    For a town the size of Pendleton, the park system is enormous. Anyone looking to live in Pendleton proper to raise a family could do a lot worse...it really is very good. The park itself is spread out encompassing a large playground with pavilions, a fountain, gazebo, and Japanese style garden on one end and ending about a mile away with nearly a dozen softball and baseball fields on the other. In between is the historical museum, walking and biking trails, Brown olympic size outdoor pool with platforms and slides, and huge amounts of green space. The golf course on the other side of town also falls in the jurisdiction of the parks. Falls Park Rd. is sort of the de facto thoroughfare that links all the park components. I would be hard pressed to say I would walk from the main playground to the ball fields...it is long enough to probably drive. Traffic thru there is 20mph but I have noticed much worse. The crown jewel really are the ball fields though. It is large enough to host tournaments and I know that a daughter of a co-worker has travelled from south of Center Grove to get there. Youth softball and baseball are huge here and many age levels are represented. If swinging thru Madison county, stop by and take a stroll on a walking trail and check it out!

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    It just feels like home. I have so many memories here and so I just love it. It will always be a big part of my family's life.

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    It is definitely large by town park standards, with hiking trails that wind throughout the woods and fall creek.

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    Cyntheanne Park

    Cyntheanne Park

    4.3
    (9 reviews)
    7.9 mi

    One of Fishers 25 City Parks…read more It has 8 pickleball courts, a playing area for kids 5-12 yrs, permanent bathrooms and a community garden where residents can rent for $35 per yr. April-October. It also has enough open space you could fly kites and several ponds for fishing.

    While I was over at Flat Fork Creek Park doing a 3k walk for charity, I looked up in Yelp to see if…read morethere was anything else worth visiting within a fairly short distance. I saw that Cyntheanne Park was a couple miles away and decided to stop in. Cyntheanne Park is part of the Fishers Parks system. Founded in 2010, Cyntheanne Park offers a landscape playground structure, five multi-purpose sports fields, a 1-mile paved multi-use trail, a natural grass trail, and it's also home to the Community Garden Program - this program allows residents to rent 10x10 foot plots of land to garden for the season. The Community Garden Program offers conventional and organic growing along with 4x9 foot raised bed plots. According to Fishers, this park is the only municipality in the country to have eight outdoor courts - including Cage Pickleball Challenge Courts. While Flat Fork Creek Park has a strong emphasis on nature, Cyntheanne has a strong sports focus with a football field, lacrosse fields, pickeball courts, rugby fields, trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. The park also has restrooms and solid parking. This is a bit more of an isolated park compared to Flat Fork Creek. While I would consider this park a bit less accessible than Flat Fork Creek, Fishers as a rule does pretty well at accessibility and you can definitely see those efforts here. If you're active in any of the sports going on here, this might be considered a destination park. For most, however, this really isn't a destination park. It's simply a very good community park and a great place to gather for residents of all ages and abilities. I wouldn't go out of my way to return here, however, I would no doubt return here when in the area.

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    Geist Park

    Geist Park

    4.0
    (6 reviews)
    9.3 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)
    11.4 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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    Flat Fork Creek Park

    Flat Fork Creek Park

    4.6
    (45 reviews)
    9.0 mi

    I was a little bit nervous about signing up to do a 3k event in November, however, the opportunity…read morepresented itself and I knew I'd be able to visit a park I'd never been to before. Flat Fork Creek Park is part of Fishers Parks. Located at 101st and Cyntheanne Road, Flat Fork Creek Park offers just over 60 acres of relaxing fun for just about everyone in the family including a good amount of ADA accessibility. First off, you'll get a 60-foot sledding hill here. That's good to know as we inch toward winter. It's the tallest point in Hamilton County. There's also a 1.25 mile progressive mountain bike course that offers features for both mountain biking newbies and those with more experience. There's a beautiful fishing pond - state license required except for those 17 and under. Nearly 20 acres in the park are reforestation areas and there's a shelter with picnic tables that can be rented. Okay, that accessibility I mentioned? The 3k I did was a relatively small group, though it was centered around disability and had several disabled participants. The park includes an ADA accessible treehouse, a paved multi-use trail, and a boardwalk (I would note that while the boardwalk is, indeed, accessible, you do want to be a tad careful due to the side of the boardwalk that do offer a bit of a drop-off). You know what I think is really cool? They've created a ramp here so that even those with mobility issues can get to the top of the sledding hill - in most parks, that's an afterthought. As a side note, Fishers has won awards for their inclusion work and this park really shows it. This is really just a lovely park. You're not going to find a playground or other frequent park features, however, this beautiful park does a nice job of including everyone and weaving together nature with fun park adventures. This was my first time here. It won't be my last.

    I recently discovered this park and have gone back a few times now. It's a beautiful park with a…read moregreat walking path, trail and hill. I love taking my dog here for a walk or going alone just to watch the sun set. The park is spacious and clean and overall a great experience. If it were closer to me I'd probably go daily.

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    Treehouse vantage point
    Treehouse vantage point
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    Observation deck
    Fortville Memorial Park

    Fortville Memorial Park

    4.0
    (2 reviews)
    8.2 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
    Shelters and baseball

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    Memorial Park

    Memorial Park

    3.5
    (2 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    This is a nice small park located in Lapel. It is a decent sized park with a small private parking…read morelot. It is a very well maintained park and is home to a small skate park with a ramp, steps and rails. There is also a decent sized playground that is lined with wood chips. Some of the playground's equipment includes a metal slide (oucchhh), a bank of worn traditional/toddler swings, a see-saw, a tunnel tube, a balance board, a climbing tree, and standing spinner. The equipment is older for the most part, but is still in pretty decent shape. You will also find a large black top near the back of the park that has a small shelter with a couple of picnic tables under it. The black top also has 2 half basketball courts. The black top is in fair condition. The park has a small black top area between the playground and the skate area that can be used to play hopscotch, four square or other blacktop games. The park has a few green space areas that could be used for pick up football games, soccer matches, or have a picnic. There are 3, decent baseball fields on the parks back perimeter. They appear to be used for the towns little league teams and not actually part of the park. I will admit, this is not a destination park, but is a cool place to visit if you are in the area looking for a place to hang out. It was a nice day during my visit and I found the park very peaceful (minus the kids at the nearby school yelling while they were playing at recess).

    Memorial Park has added a playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, and a small skate park to…read morethe south end of Lapel's downtown. There is convenient parking in a lot near the playground. A shelter stands near the basketball goals. Although it is a little different from many playground/parks, there isn't anything that makes the park special for visitors. Review #1155

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    Memorial Park
    Memorial Park
    Memorial Park

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    Woodward Park & Splash Pad

    Woodward Park & Splash Pad

    4.3
    (3 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    I really like this park. It neighbors a huge field on one side and a neighborhood on the other…read more Established in 1989, the Park has almost everything that you would want in a park. The park has a decent sized private parking lot and is well maintained. The park is home to a very nice disc golf course, BYOD (Bring your own disc) though. The park has three small to medium sized shelters with picnic tables under it and grills just outside of them. There is also a half decent full basketball court. It is not in the best shape, but it will do. The park does not have a restroom facility, but there is a porta-potty near the parking lot that you could use in a pinch. The park has a lot of good green space that could be used to play soccer, play catch, play football, fly a kite, have a picnic or do other field activities. The park is home to a nice metal gazebo that serves as the Lapel Veterans Memorial. The park's paved trail, that goes alongs its outer perimeter is very nice. It does not get a lot of traffic and is wide-open. The splash pad is pretty basic, but considering that it is in a small town and probably the only one within many miles, it will do. I like the little bench on the outside of it, where parents/guardians can sit and watch their littles. The playground is on a bed of wood chips. It has a bank of traditional/toddler swings, a medium sized jungle gym with a net climber, a metal sliding board (Ouuuch), and a small jungle gym with a few slides and a tunnel. There are benches on the playgrounds perimeter that look onto the playground, where parents can sit and watch their littles. I will admit, this is not a destination park, but is a cool place to visit if you are in the area looking for a place to hang out. It was a nice day during my visit and I found the park very peaceful.

    This was my favorite park in Lapel. There have been numerous plantings of shrubs, flowers, and…read moretrees to break up the large, flat lawn of the park. A paved trail loops around the outside of the park which provides easy access to the parking area on the east side of the park. There are shelters, a disc golf course (9 holes), a playground, basketball courts, a splash park, and a gazebo with names of military personnel engraved in the cement. A small memorial garden is also on site, but most of the shrubbery in the park is in need of trimming. Review #1157

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    Woodward Park & Splash Pad
    Woodward Park & Splash Pad
    Woodward Park & Splash Pad

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