Connersville has a really nice park that has something for everyone. Whether you like swimming,…read morebasketball, pickleball, tennis, or horseshoes, they have a place for it at Roberts Park. If you like watching your kids play on a variety of swings, slides, and climbing equipment scattered throughout the park, the have those here too! The park is a mature park with lots of shade trees that are greatly appreciated on days like the one I visited here. There are narrow roads that meander through the park since the place is quite large. On the south end near the aquatic center, there is an amphitheater for racing and some barns near there. I didn't see any horses during my visit, but I assume that the barns and track are for those. Must be a seasonal thing like the swimming and water slides. The park also has the Longwood Covered Bridge which was relocated here for preservation. There are a couple sculptures and a few plaques to commemorate bits of history tied to the park & Connersville. Generally, there are a lot of options for individuals. The only reason I didn't give this a five star review is that the park looks like it could use some attention. The tennis courts has cracks that have been sealed, but the scraggly white lines should have been painted over to match the court. Very distracting. Some of the older playground equipment could used a fresh coat of paint too. The garden area by the park admin building was in need of some trimming and the brick around the fountain could stand some work too. Little things, but they do separate an older park from one that has the latest features. A wish list would be a walking trail separate from the roads. I don't like having to continuously watch over my shoulder for vehicles coming up behind me, or having to walk through the grass when it's wet from dew. Otherwise, the park seems like a great place for specific activities. Review #1419

The park has very limited playground equipment for younger children, however it does offer plenty…read moreof covered buildings with tables that allow for great outdoor picnics and family recreation.

If you like trains, or just want a trek into Indiana, this is a pleasant and, to me, an interesting…read moreexperience. You will become very familiar with a diesel train horn. The volunteers on the train with us were friendly and knowledgeable. We took a 45 minute trip from Connersville to Laurel. When we stopped at Laurel, we walked to the fire station and had a buffet style BBQ dinner. As the sun set, we returned to Connersville. I think that individuals might vary on how they perceived this trip based on personal tastes, but I, and my friends had a good time.

The mystery trip to Laurel was a club. There were 50 or more people who did not get food. I had…read morechicken wing(which was not good) a roll and two cookies. Very disappointed.

We came here on Memorial Day long weekend and totally enjoyed our stay. We stayed for three days…read more We were a group of 12 adults and six children. It was a very family driven place and there was a lot for everyone. The water area is so good when it's sunny and there's the play area for the kids the shelters for barbecue and picnics and a lot of trails which are pet friendly. The rain dampened our visit but the park in itself was extremely good. DNR facilities were 24/7 they kept a strong vigilance in the camp, which was very comforting. Other than that all service is like fire wood ice was available at short notice.

I've mostly been stuck at home the past few weeks as I've been recovering from major surgery. On…read moreoccasion, I've been able to get friends to take me places or at least go for a drive to get me out. One such drive was to Whitewater State Park. Whitewater State Park was the 16th state park in Indiana and was founded in 1949. It's actually the third largest. It has 200 acre Whitewater Lake along with shoreline hiking, flat-water boating, swimming, fishing, and camping opportunities. It has 9 miles of horseback riding trails. The park area was originally purchased by Union, Fayette, Franklin, and Wayne counties to serve as a memorial for those lost during World War II. Additional activities include picnic areas with shelters (reservations required), interpretive naturalist services, 1 boat launch ramp at Whitewater Lake, bridle trails, cabins, fishing/ice fishing, hiking trails, canoe/paddleboat/rowboat rentals, swimming, and two marinas. Camping includes 236 electric sites, 45 non-electric, and 37 horsemen's primitive sites. There's a camp store, dumping station, and youth tent area. There are five hiking trails - all are considered moderate in difficulty. They range from 1-2.7 miles in length, though at least one also has a short loop. There really isn't a single trail that I'd say is accessible, though there are parts of trails I was able to access. That said, Whitewater in general isn't particularly wheelchair friendly other than in the more truly "public" areas. As an experienced wheelchair user, I doubt I'd head out on these trails alone. Whitewater hosts a variety of events throughout the year. While I wish it was more accessible here, I still consider this one of Indiana's more underappreciated natural gems.

This park located in Dublin/Cambridge City has several baseball parks and lots of playground…read moreequipment. I was pleasantly surprised at the number of "old school" pieces that were on hand. On the east half of the playground, there were some more modern pieces and a basketball court. Though the ball fields looked to be in good shape, the playground was set in low ground and was somewhat mushy underfoot and the area around the playground equipment were littered and had weeds growing. It wasn't horrible, but obviously it had not received a spring cleaning to make the park in top shape. Overall, a decent park to play at, but without shelters and just a few tables, the park could use an upgrade. Review #1013

This pocket park is located right on Main Street and commemorates the city's history as a…read moretransportation town. There is a plaque to the canal and to the rail transportation. There is a small monument to the "Dinkey" small rail line for Cambridge City and Dublin. The park is well maintained and has a small gazebo, flower gardens, and a clock. It is a colorful addition to the downtown which has a number of large murals commemorating the history of the town. Review #1014

If you look at just the park, you would never guess that Lewisville is a town of less than 400…read morepeople! I had no idea how small the town was before finding this park. The park playgrounds (yes, more than one) are bright and colorful. There is basketball, horse shoes, baseball, an open shelter, an all weather building (shelter?), and a flag garden. The west playground has mulch for a base and lots of shade. The south playground is open space with lots of grass and room to run between the equipment. The only negatives are that the gravel drive could use some attention as some low spots were holding water/mud and the service buildings could use some paint. Otherwise, the park had a lot for the community to enjoy. Review #1189

On the west side of Connersville, there is a small park that is primarily used for a Men's Softball…read moreAssociation. The park has access to a small parking lot on the west side of the park. Otherwise, there is no street parking which makes for a long walk if you want to use the small playground or basketball court located south of the diamond. Review #1420

Here is another surprisingly pleasant park in Lewisville. This pocket park is located at the main…read moreintersection of town and is well maintained. There has been plenty of landscaping with bright flowers and small shrubs. There is an information board that tells about the history of the area and the National Road. And though the shrubs needed a little trimming, it looked like growth from the summer...the size has been maintained and there was no debris left. Now, if they could just find space for a bench to be able to sit and enjoy the beautiful space, this would be a 5 star pocket park. Review #1190