Excellent park for a tiny midwestern town amidst corn and bean fields, well organized parking…read morespots, very easy access right off State Road 24, and accommodating shelter and play area for families and their kids. Gives host to the biggest celebration most small towns only dream of every July 4th with full on festival assortment of vendors, activities, games, and of course fireworks after sundown. Neighbors the ancient Wolcott White House which can be toured as a peak into the olden days home.

Instead of lots of small parks, Wolcott has created a single large park that has a bit of…read moreeverything. Basketball courts, beach volleyball, and baseball fields are for those team activities. Swings, playground towers/forts, and slides are there for the younger crowd. Throw in plenty of parking, a shelter right by the parking lot, restrooms, and a gazebo for those who prefer more quiet time, and you have a pretty good park! There are mature trees for shade and though the road and lot are gravel, they seem in pretty good shape. Very nice park for a small community. Review #2749

This park is behind a residential neighborhood and is next to a cemetery. It is huge and was opened…read morein 1985. This park has everything, and I do mean everything. The park has two very nice lighted baseball fields that are tournament ready. It also has a huge field with a bunch of soccer goals. It features a very nice splash pad that has a lot of fun stuff and seating on the perimeter for parents to sit. In addition to all of that the park has two horse shoe pits, two tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts (one is broken though), bathroom facilities, a very nice 1-mile paved multi-use trail that goes around the park and 2 picnic shelters with tables under them and a grills right outside. You can reserve a shelter on the city's website or at the town hall. The park's basketball court will do, but could use a little TLC. The tennis courts are adequate, Not the best, but I have seen much worse. The park is not short on green space. There is places that you can play catch, fly a kite, or have a picnic. The playground is awesome. It is right by the picnic shelter and is actually divided in to two area, one for infants/toddlers and one for all ages They have an old school merry-go-round, some traditional swings, see-saw, a balance beam, rockers, and each section has an age appropriate jungle gym with slides. The park is well maintained. I chatted with the man that was doing the daily maintenance while I was there. There is tons of free parking available around the park. Outside of a baseball/softball tournament, you should have no trouble finding a spot. I really like this park. You can spend a half to full day here. There is so much to do here. The only thing that is missing is a lake that you can paddle on and fish. I know that it is a bit off of the beaten path and not practical to visit if you do not live near here, but if you do make if here, you and your family will have a wonderful time.

If I could give this place -5 stars I would. I've been going here for probably 2 months to walk my…read moredog. Today I went and my dog got attacked by a pitbull a lady couldn't handle. There was a maintenance staff on site as well that did nothing to help the situation. This is terrifying in itself but adding the fact it's a kids park with playgrounds, a wet pad, and all other attractions is terrifying what if it was a child and not my dog.

Some of our best family memories have been here at Fountain park. We are very fortunate to have…read morethis tradition. We are on our third generation here.

Neat little park, historical home of Monon railroad, intersection of 2 lines of first all…read moredieselized railroad.

This pocket park is well maintained and features a restored Monon Railroad Caboose on site. There…read moreis also a memorial to the citizens of Monon who worked for the railroad. The park has a few trees, a picnic table, and a railroad service cart. Located downtown next to the railroad, the park also has a historical marker about the Monon Railroad's history...one that was key to the development of the town. If you have a couple minutes, check out this tiny park. Or relax if you have time, maybe have a picnic. Review #2752

Unless you are a skilled hiker, I recommend going to this beautiful nature preserve when the…read moreweather has been dry. There is about 90 feet of elevation change on the 0.8 mile loop that can be a bit slippery if you pick a time when mud/rain can be a problem. I only explored the north end trail during my visit. After parking in a shaded lot, I went into the park where I had a choice of left or right. The right side has a steeper descent than the left. Fortunately, there is a hand rail for stability. I figured it easier to go down the steep side than up, so I stayed on the right hand path. There is a fairly level area before you reach the "stairs". The stairs are mostly natural, so they aren't evenly spaced. Just keep focused and you should be alright. Once the trail reaches the bottom of the gorge, there are places where elevated paths keep your feet from trekking through the mud. Depending upon how much rain has fallen, you may get some mud, but my feet stayed dry the entire loop. At the base, there are deep ravines where the trees catch the sunlight and light up in brilliant yellow greens. The rocks are layered and take on a rusty color that can make for some great photos. The highlight of the loop is finding the "arch" through the ridge of rock. It was just a bit taller than my head (I would say most folks won't need to duck going through.) After that, you will start working your way back. Although I traveled the same distance up, it was gradual and not nearly as challenging as climbing steps. I didn't see much wildlife there, but there were squirrels and butterflies that showed themselves. I like a short hike that features a destination and great scenes along the way. If you like that too, then seek out this park. Review #2840

Great trail among beautiful landforms. It's a nice hike that makes for a good day trip along with…read moreWilliamsport Falls, Attica, and the courthouse murals on Covington.

This is clearly the best park in Rensselaer, and it is not even close. It a bunch of parking…read moreavailable and can be accessed from different streets. There are two playgrounds here. The smaller one some older style swings, and a 4 ladder mesh climber and some rocking animals for smaller children. The area's ground is not lined with anything. It is just over dirt and grass. Next to that playground is a nice full basketball court. It is well maintained and in good shape. The larger play area is lined with wood chips and has a large jungle gym with a bunch of slides, pull up bars, ladders, and a zip line track. Additionally, there is a large set of older style swings and a bench where parents can sit and watch their kids. The park has 5 shelters, three of which are named the Zorich Shelter, the Gifford Shelter and the Hall Shelter. They all have picnic tables under them and most of them have grills near by. They are available to be rented. And as most park's this size, there are restroom facilities available. It is obvious that this park is the sports center of the city. It has some awesome and well maintained baseball/softball fields fields (Blacker Fields).The fields are lighted too. There are also some equally awesome soccer fields right behind them. The fields serve double duty and are also used as football fields. There is an unpaved quarter mile walking track around the fields. The park's two tennis courts are ok. The nets and courts are in decent shape, but the fence is not full. One side is missing. So, you may end up chasing a few balls if you play here. The park is also home to a small pool, LaRue Swimming Pool and a very impressive disc golf course. It looks relatively new and is in excellent shape. The park's fields serves as host to many of the communities sporting events. Don't be creeped out, but the park is bordered by the Weston Cemetery. You will actually see the graves while you are at the park. This is a very nice park. The park is interconnected to the town's walking trail head. It has all the amenities that you would want in a park. It is also in an area with not man comparable options, which makes it that much more valuable. It is a good park to do the activity of your choice whether it be swimming, basketball, tennis, softball, baseball, picnic, soccer, football, playing catch, or playing on the playground.

Regardless of which street you pick to get here, this west side park is the most complete in…read moreRensselaer. There is something for nearly everyone at this park. Activities include baseball, soccer, basketball, a swimming pool, and tennis. There are two playgrounds as well as two shelters. A large central parking lot can be reached via Jackson St. All the equipment seemed to be in good condition and kept clean. Overall, if you have only one park to pick for activity, come here. Review #3028

Of all the parks I visited in the Brookston area, this one seemed to be getting the most attention…read more It is the newest park (2015) and has added a gazebo since then. There is landscaping on the east side near the sidewalk that leads to the gazebo. I like that there is an additional picnic table (and trash bin) near the gazebo for those days when you feel like sitting in the sun. The maintenance crew was trimming the surrounding plants and had cleaned the landscaped flower beds just as I arrived. Good to see an investment by the town was being maintained. Parking is limited to free street parking along 1st Street. Review #2745

The Juanita Waugh park at the corner of First and Prairie Streets in Brookston, Indiana, is…read moreBrookston's newest. The park has two picnic tables. A nice place to enjoy lunch, bring the kids for some frisbee, to play cornhole, bocce, or kubb. Sit and enjoy the the sun and the sky, and watch the town life around you. The park, given to the town by Ms. Juanita Waugh, is a pleasant natural spot on one of the town's main streets.

For a town with just over 1000 people, Goodland has made good use of Foster Park. The park is…read moremostly flat and open with a winding walking path. There is some shade around the perimeter, but otherwise, the center is open. Most of the things to do are on the east side along the road. There is a large shelter with playgrounds for big and little kids. There is a veteran's memorial near the shelter as well. In the south east corner are the basketball and tennis courts. There is no designated parking lot, but street parking is allowed along the east side. The park was in good condition and during my visit, the flags were being flown at half mast in honor of 9/11's anniversary. Review #3021

Beautiful park. Has a basketball court. Nice gazebo for events. Nice kid area for kids to play on,…read moretennis court needs work.

Highland Park is a huge community park in Kokomo with lots of green space, recreational spaces and…read morea historic covered bridge. What I like best about the park are the mature trees that provide lots of shade. Some of the trees are over 400 years old. There is a huge colorful playground with climbing structures, swings and slides. The base is a mix of mulch and soft matting. Benches line the area for parents to sit and watch kids . (The equipment could use a good cleaning from the trees.) There are two ball diamonds with bleachers within the park. A beautiful stream that meanders through the park attracts fisherman. Tree-covered picnic areas are scattered along the creek. The Vermont Covered Bridge spans the creek and is open to pedestrian traffic. There are restroom facilities near the playground. There are several parking areas throughout the park and you can drive along the creek. Highland Park is a great place to bring the family.

We rented the Rogers Pavilion at Highland Park for our family reunion in August. We booked it about…read morea year in advance since we have our family reunion every August, and we wanted to make sure we could get the date we needed. The pavilion was around $250 for pretty much the entire day, which I thought was a great price for the amount of time and space you get. We really like this park because there's plenty of space and lots of parking. There's also a playground directly across the street that's suitable for kids of different ages, along with a basketball court. The pavilion itself has plenty of tables and chairs, you just have to set them up yourself. There's also a small kitchen, which is very convenient, along with two gender neutral restrooms on each side of the kitchen. The only downside is that the grill provided with the pavilion is a little bit of a walk from the indoor area. There's also another covered pavilion with seating between the grill and the Rogers Pavilion. There happened to be another event going on there during our reunion. It didn't interfere with our event, but of course, having the entire area private would have been even better. I really like this pavilion and think it's a great place to host an event. There's plenty of space, lots of parking, and activities for all ages. I'd definitely consider renting it again for future family events!

This is one of the nicer parks in Brookston. It has multiple baseball fields, a shelter,…read morerestrooms, and a playground. There is limited parking which could be a problem if all the fields are in use at the same time. The playground has lots of pieces for kids to enjoy and there is shade covering some of the equipment, while others are near enough for kids to take a break if they need to. As frequently seen on larger parks, maintenance of lawn and mulch areas could be weeded more often. The park seemed to be clean. Overall, a nice park for organized games or for leisurely play. Review #2746