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    The Discovery Center

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    Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

    Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

    3.5
    (44 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    I have so many mixed thoughts and feelings. At $11/adult it's a budget friendly outing. The cafe…read morehas room for growth but our food was prepared when ordered. $10 for grilled chicken sandwich and $13 for chicken tenders and fries. We fed the penguins and the giraffes, which were nice experiences. It is super hilly, so be prepared to get your exercise. Here's the downside: several times we wondered how much areas are cleaned. We didn't visit any animals in the enclosed areas due to the smell of the buildings. It was powerful and overwhelming-maybe not enough ventilation too? Several glasses for aquarium type animals had algae and all kinds of things growing inside of the glass. The kids treehouse area reeked as well but honestly probably due to the otters. We love zoos and aquariums, but it's definitely ranked at the bottom of my list for cleanliness. Which then begs the question-how well are the animals cared for? The carousel was a great experience. Tokens are $1 each (not info available online) so prices inside are also reasonable.

    Loved this zoo. We came from Clarksville just to visit the zoo. It was a beautiful day and the…read morestaff was so friendly. You have to buy tokens for several things but be sure to make sure they are open before buying tokens. The paddle boards apparently are only seasonal. The tram is delightful and is like a train that runs all day you can get on and off where you want. They only have 1 place for food. It was really pretty good but super expensive. $10 for a burger or chicken sandwich or BLT without fries. The BLT was delicious but not worth $10. The burger was so small and just Okay the grilled chicken sandwich was a good size and the side of fries was $4 and huge. Those 2 were pretty worth it. We had a great day and would definitely go back. Oh also parking is free. Always a plus.

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    Scales Lake Park

    Scales Lake Park

    3.9
    (12 reviews)
    19.2 mi

    This park is fantastic! It is well maintained and safe for kids. There are three playgrounds…read more The bike trails are the best around! If you are hiking on the trails don't go when it's damp because they are extremely slick. Some of the rv sites are small but workable. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. My biggest concern is the front gate. It is locked with a chain and padlock so you have to get out of your vehicle to unlock it open the gate and drive through then get back out to close it and lock it. The lock numbers are 5 font so hard to see and it sticks sometimes which is so fun when raining. I felt so vulnerable doing this after coming back from visiting family. They really need an automated gate!

    I was down in Southern Indiana and took the opportunity to visit Scales Lake Park. Scales Lake Park…read morefalls under Warrick County Parks. The park offers a 66-acre lake with activities including boating (including boat rentals), camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and cabin rentals (both primitive and with utilities). The beach opens Memorial Day weekend and closes August 6th for this year. Admission is $3 per person on M-F and $4 on weekends. Children ages 5 and under are free. Hours are 11am-5pm weather permitting. It should be noted that flotation devices are not allowed. There are mountain biking trails. You can buy a daily pass ($3) or annual pass (General, $40), Warrick County residents ($35), Seniors ($30), and Warrick County Seniors ($25). Annual passes are good for the entire calendar year. Having checked out some of the mountain bike trails, they are generally not wheelchair friendly and since they are for mountain bikes that makes sense. Scales Lake also has a petting zoo that is included with your park admission. It's relatively small but kids will love it. Scales Lake offers events and even week-long summer camps that are surprisingly affordable. Scales Lake offers camping sites that are Class A sites with water, sewer, and electricity, Class B sites with water and electric, and Class C (primitive) sites for the more rugged outdoors person. The lake offers four two-bedroom cabins that can sleep eight persons each. One of the cabins is specifically wheelchair accessible. Pricing per night is $150 (Thursday-Saturday and holidays), $130 (Sunday-Wednesday), and there's a $65 deposit. Finally, Scales Lake also offers an event pavilion and outdoor shelter available for rentals. Scales Lake is particularly great for those who like to rough it a bit more in terms of camping, hiking, or biking. I wouldn't call it a particularly wheelchair friendly park, however, I enjoyed my visit and had no problem justifying park admission and making good use of it. As is true of many public parks, rules and policies can be fairly strict so before renting definitely review agreements. However, for Warrick Park residents in southeast Indiana this park is a definite gem.

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    One of the hiking trails (fairly rugged, definitely not wheelchair friendly though I could do part of it)
    One of the hiking trails (fairly rugged, definitely not wheelchair friendly though I could do part of it)
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    You can see the trees starting to blossom.
    A great path alongside the lake (though better for those without mobility concerns).

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    A great path alongside the lake (though better for those without mobility concerns).

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