This is such a beautiful new park; perfect for kids ages 1-10!…read more My 1 year old loved the area with the swings set back in the trees, and my 4 year old loved the slides that were up on the hillside. Lots of clean bathrooms to choose from, lots of space for kids to run, and the boating area looks like it'll be great for the summer!

Came here for the first time on a Sunday afternoon for a leisurely walk and some exercise outside…read more Parking was ample perhaps because we came at an earlier time however I can easily see this place filling up. It's great to see the restroom area, which was actually fairly clean a lot of seating and some picnic tables and there were people there having parties for children. The fishing pond area looks pretty clean, although I will say it's a little small for kayaking or canoe trips for an hour which you can rent the canoe there. The children's play area is very nice very modern and very innovative. It includes owl shaped, and owl, looking playground toys for climbing, as well as some built-in music tools. There are some various slides as well, which I found a little narrow perhaps because they're meant for children not for an adult and they are quite steep. The walk into the woods part is rather short, but it's nice. I hope this place is getting developed even further to create more walking paths. They also did a great job preserving the old school building, although you can't go in it because it's locked.

Circle Park is literally a round park that can be found on the northwest side of Frankfort. There…read moreis a small parking lot on the south side of the park with easy access to the playground and one of the shelters. The playground has many types of equipment, so if you have kids that quickly tire of one piece, they can move on. There is also a basketball court for older kids to play on. Review #1061

Cumberland Park is one of the better planned parks in West Lafayette. There are large parking lots…read morefor visitors who are there to watch soccer or baseball/softball games. So, on Wednesday afternoons, a Farmer's Market sets up booths to take advantage of the space! The park also has a couple basketball courts, a large shelter with picnic tables, and a new sculpture at the entrance called "Rooster" to welcome the visitors coming for the Farmer's Market. The park also has a community flower garden that adds a bit of color to the park. Overall, it seemed to be maintained well and had plenty of room for further development. Review #1140

So we came here on a Sunday afternoon to check out the creek which is adjacent to the park…read more Parking: ample space, on gravel. Unfortunately there is very little shade so your car ends up roasting under the sun. The place could definitely use with some nice green trees to provide natural shade. Restrooms: off to the left you'll see a brown, wooden construction which has male and female restrooms. I went into the female one and almost ran back out. There were two stalls but with no doors. Completely infested with mosquitoes (no joke) and just overall really filthy. I would highly advise against using them unless you are absolutely desperate. If you keep walking past the restrooms you'll see a narrow trail that leads to the creek. The creek is nice and the water is pretty shallow in most places. Good picnic spot, or a place to bring kids, or just hang out with friends/read a book.

Wea Creek Park is predominantly a baseball complex with the majority of the parking in a gravel lot…read moreon the south side of the baseball diamonds. There is a central complex that has concessions and restrooms. Some of the diamonds even have lighting for night games. If you look carefully, there is a small playground located on the west end of the complex and thoughtfully, not too far from the parking lot. Review #1068

This is an amazing park tucked away in a small suburb of Lafayette. It sits right in front of the…read morezoo and spans 40 acres. It is relatively well maintained and clean. There is tons of parking available, spread out between a couple of lots and some street parking. The park has lots of shelters with picnic tables under them and a grill just outside of them. I would say there are at least 18 of them that are available to be rented. The park also has a couple of shuffle boards that you can play and a loose picnic tables scattered on the grounds. The park is home to an amazing playground that has just about everything you would want in a playground. It's only negative is that it is on a bed of wood chips. The area is pretty large and divided into different areas for recommended age groups. There is a wide mix of equipment here including traditional and toddler swings, a saucer swing, sit-n-spins, slides, expression swings, and a teen area with a jungle gym that has a suspended pebble bridge and monkey rings. There is a huge jungle gym that sits a top a hill in the area that has a bunch of slides and some monkey bars. The equipment seems to be in pretty good repair and looks great, even though it is a bit older. You will find a share a book kiosk and a glider swing in the area as well. The park features a train depot that sits right across from the zoo entrance and it has an operational train that goes around the park. It was not running while I was there because it was out of season. I really liked the park's man-made lagoon that winds through it. It very picturesque and calming. It adds a nice touch to the park. They have a little pier on the lake where they do paddle boat rentals, in season. You will see little amphitheater at the park. It seems relatively new and is very nice. it has seating and a scenic little plaza area with picnic tables that over look the park's lagoon. There is also a trail, the Columbian Trail, that weaves in and around Columbian Park. It is well paved and has a very scenic view. What sets this park apart though is its veterans area. They have a large area, the Memorial Plaza, located along the water dedicated to memorials to veterans. They have the United Spanish War Memorial, Gold Star Family Memorial, Medal of Honor Memorial, Purple Heart Memorial, and the Vietnam Memorial. There is also a bunch of flag waving from flags poles over there and a Howitzer gun on display. You will also see the Tippecanoe County Veterans Memorial, which is the oldest memorial in the park, dating back to 1949. I did not see a bathroom facility dedicated to the park, but I was able to use the one attached to the Zoo's entrance. It was very nice and well maintained. Also located on the water is the Rush Pavilion which serves as a clubhouse that can be rented for special events. It can hold up to 50 people and includes access to a full service kitchen. The wrap around porch can hold an additional 100 people. This is a destination park that you can easily spend a half of day without even going to the zoo or amphitheater. It has everything that I look for in a park and more. It is very picturesque and I really enjoyed my time there. I also like, that they included salutes to veterans in their planning. I highly recommend checking this place out. It checks off all the boxes and will not disappoint.

Im actually sad this park is not closer to home for me. We enjoyed walking around the lake. They…read morehave paddle boats, an amphitheater, lots of picnic shelters and grills, and a small train. Plus playground equipment, a beautiful banquet hall, and a small zoo. My favorite part was the swinging benches. I'd be there all the time if I lived by this park.

I like the Sterling Heights Park nestled behind a neighborhood. Unlike many similar parks, this…read moreone has a designated parking lot and has a short shaded trail through the woods that emerges to an open area with brightly colored playground equipment. A small, but well maintained shelter with picnic tables is located conveniently next to the playground for adults to get some shade while the kids play. There are no restrooms or water fountains here. And beyond the wooded walk, there is no shade on the playground equipment to keep it from getting hot from the summer sun. At least the shade of the shelter offers a place to take a break from playing. Review #1069

Davis Ferry Park is the site of an 1800s ferry crossing and an early 1900s bridge. The park offers…read moreaccess to Wabash Heritage Trail in both directions, a great place for short or long hiking, with or without your dog. No bikes or camping. A boat launch and some river bank areas provide access for fishing. No toilet or fresh water service.

Unless you are planning on launching your boat into the Wabash, there is no reason to visit here…read more I thought when it said there was a link to the trail system, it is obscure. The rest of the area is surrounded by corn fields and private property. No visible trails can be seen, but google maps indicates you may be able to cross the river via the western bridge. I couldn't see the trail from the boat launch, so I hope you have better luck than I did. Review #1145

Beautiful well kept park for sport and summer games and ice skating in the winter, there is easy…read moreand free parking, even more nearby at the mall, easy access right off State Street, good lookout points to the river, and excellent walking to downtown via the pedestrian bridge which also leads to the trails. Makes for a relaxing bit of green amidst downtown, campus, and a good stopping point on the Wabash Heritage Trail that runs all over for both running and biking.

Location! Sometimes a park benefits from having an ideal location more than any of the amenities…read moreyou find there. For Tapawingo, the location is ideal. Located along the Wabash River, the park is on the north side of the State\Columbia Street Bridge. As you cross the river into West Lafayette, head north at the roundabout onto Tapawingo Dr and head to the north end of the park. Turn right onto Brown and you will find free pull-in parking there. The park is lush and green with mature trees lining the paved pathways through the park. The northwest corner has a decent playground for the kids to enjoy. To the east is a small shelter. South of the playground is an elevated art installation that appears to be the bones of a ship called "Tapawingo Travelogue" by artist Eric Nordgulen (2015). Continuing south, there is a building that hosts outdoor ice skating in the cold months. I am not sure if there is any activity there during the summer, but it seems they out to let kids roller skate during the warmer months to make full use of the space. At the south end of the park is Margerum Fountain, named after a former mayor. The fountain is one with the high spray in the center and a small circle of spray surrounding it. Another benefit of the location is that the John T Myers footbridge is directly east of the fountain. If you haven't crossed the bridge, it has the makings of a great festival area and offers even better views of the river. (If you go, check out the large Millenium Sundial by David Aho - 1999). Lots to see and do at this park...or do nothing at all. You can still have a great time here. Review #1126