Hoover is the most centrally located park in Hartford City and has a very nice playground and…read moreprobably the best basketball court around. It also has a gazebo and a covered shelter house that is frequently rented. There is also a 6' basketball goal to let smaller kids play while the full court basketball area is used by older/more serious players. The park is well kept and has a mulch base for the playground. The park's elevated height helps keep it drier than a lot of flat parks after rains. Street parking is the only option for this location. Review #2559

This park has a lot of nice features, but struggles to overcome being split into three pieces. The…read moresouth end features a playground with a nearby shelter and restrooms. There's even a bit of parking. On the north end (separated by a canal) there is a bit of greenspace and a decent basketball court. Although the website mentions tennis courts, I didn't see any. Parking for this is limited to parallel parking along Jefferson. Across the street from the north end is an area with multiple horseshoe pits and a water fountain. No crosswalks were marked for crossing. Likewise, no small bridge allows the south and north ends of the park to be connected. Visitors have to go to the streets to cross between sides. There seems to be plenty of space and still some large shade trees on the south end. A decent park, but a few design problems keep it from being more useful. Review #2557

Hartford City has its own skate park on the south side of town. The area is enclosed with fencing…read moreto keep non-participants from wandering into the way of serious skaters or bikers who want to take the challenge of negotiating the obstacles throughout the park. Although the park isn't geared towards pro-level stunts, it has pieces that are in good condition and will build the visitor's skill level with practice. The entrance to the park is found on Monroe Street only. Parking appears to be street parking only. I didn't see any lighting for practicing in the later hours. Review #2558

We had such a great time! It is a smaller State Park but it was really peaceful and clean. I had…read morethe best sleep ever here. We also loved seeing the Bison and enjoyed watching the feeding. The volunteers were extremely knowledgeable about them and had interesting facts.

Great little park with a sturdy, well built/renovated fire tower great for climbing, and a buffalo…read morepreserve! We went at the right time of day and they were right up against the fence line. Very cool sight. There were a lot of great trails including a mile long one around the buffalo area, as well as a fully paved bike trail that goes through the woods. It was a lovely ride. The bathrooms left something to be desired as usually 2/3 toilets were clogged and the hardware in general could use some renovation. There are private showers in the back restrooms which were a nice change but having to continuously hit the water button (and it pauses every time you hit it) was a different, not so pleasant experience. Overall, this was a decent campground, fairly busy. A lot of the large buildings were closed or intended for renting out. There was no nature center. There is a lake which offer paddle and other boats for rent. There is also parking for horse & buggies away from the RV sites. Outside of the horse & buggy and a summer camp area, we never found the primitive camp sites but we didn't exactly go looking for them either.

Visits to the Oakhurst Mansion and Gardens are part of the Minnetrista complex of activities in…read moreMuncie. The Oakhurst Mansion was built in 1894 by George and Frances Ball in the Arts and Crafts style. The Balls were avid readers and created the Blue Book of Canning, that teaches food preservation. This remarkably maintained house is open for self guided tours. The interior contains all original woodwork, trim details and some furniture. Family history is abundant throughout the home. My granddaughter enjoyed the interactive activities throughout the house, especially canning in the kitchen and creating a family tree. Immaculate gardens surround the house. The garden is filled with oak trees and other dense hardwoods. Paths meander through the garden. There was one clerk present during our visit that checked us in and invited us to explore the house and grounds. She was friendly. Admission was included in the $15 tickets that we purchased at the Bob Ross Experience (but can also be purchased on line). There is ample parking in the lot northwest of Oakhurst. Accessible ramps are located at the east entrance of the home. They are opened Wednesday - Sunday.

The campus of Minnetrista is beautiful! My sister and I often drive here and park to start and end…read moreour run from the campus. There are nice paved paths that easily connect to the Cardinal Greenway or just a short jog to the White River. The paths through Oakhurst Gardens are not really long enough to do your full run, but they are a nice little detour from typical sidewalks! I would highly recommend the garden paths for an easy stroll on a nice day. This is a safe and free area to enjoy a nice walk. Even in February the gardens are well kept and the ornamental sidewalk designs provide enjoyable scenery. I am looking forward to going back as spring awakens the blooms in the garden. Another plus about parking/visiting this area for a walk or run is that the Minnetrista museum building is unlocked during business hours and you can sneak in to use the restroom!

It's nice to see the city add a bit of diversity to the type of park it has available. While most…read moreof the city parks are standard playground type places, this one appeals with fitness, nature, and a dog (bark) park. On the south end of West Street, there is a baseball park next to the parking lot. When there isn't a game, that leaves lots of spaces for visitors to the other parts of the park. The Bark Park is located back from the parking lot in a shaded area cleared for the dogs to play without overheating. The Wilderness Park consists of a shelter, restrooms, and two trails: One for fitness with work stations to exercise; and a nature trail that goes for about 1.5 miles through the woods. Unfortunately, all the heavy rains have left the trail quite muddy and without a more artificial base for walking, I was unable to travel far if I wanted to keep from getting mud all over. Still, it may be a nice get away once the drier days of summer come along. Yes, it is nice to see a park dedicated to more adult endeavors since there seems to be plenty of places for kids to go. Review #2556

It's hard to review a park AND a pool when only the park side is open. Still, knowing that they…read morehave a pool and it looks like it is in good shape is a plus. The park also features a basketball court, a volleyball court (sand but no nets up), a gaga ball pit, and mulch based playground for kids to swing, slide, and climb. There is also a shelter with picnic tables and a grill. Parking for the park area was limited to some pull in spots. And there seems to be some lighting near the basketball court for those who stay a bit later in the day. Seems like a pretty nice park for the folks of Hartford City to enjoy. Review #2555

Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. 2 slides, good lifeguards. Clean, decent, inexpensive. Playground…read moreand park with grills right by the pool. Good place to take kids in the summer.

Very nice city park. Well manicured and a great playground for the kids! Great place to run off…read moresome energy!

Wow, this is a beautiful park. I wish we had taken more pictures! Pet friendly, and easily…read moreaccessible. There's lots of parking. There is a Garfield statue here (one of the many in Grant county). This park was so nice, I was surprised it was free admission. Beautiful fountains, lots of educational information, and butterflies everywhere. In my opinion, the garden alone is worth a quick day trip.

On the west end of downtown Upland is a nice park that features baseball, basketball, a playground,…read morea shelter, and picnic tables. The courts and ballfield look like they are in good condition. The playground area has a mulch base and a variety of pieces to swing, climb, and slide on. There is also a gazebo and additional picnic tables in the mature shady tree area. My only negative was parking. I saw several vehicles pulled onto the grass to get out of the single lane drives through the park. If there is additional parking by the playground, it must be somewhere not obvious to most of the park visitors. Review #2552

Not taken care of, bees hives and ground bees everywhere we went. Tried to take some ute pictures…read morebut kept getting attacked by bees. So we left.

Great place to have a picnic. The sunken garden area is a little hidden gem in indiana. Areas to…read morewalk and eat. Disc golf course is nice too. Open pickle ball and tennis courts too. Wish there was something like this closer to Fort Wayne!