|
Click image to download the latest PDF copy of SunnySide Times.
| |
| Charlestown State Forest (812) 256-5600 |
| |
Indiana's newest state
park is home to blue birds, black vultures, Bald Eagles and a variety of
other bird species. Scenic vistas of the Fourteen Mile Creek Valley,
Devonian Fossil outcrops and area of sinkhole topography are seen along the
park hiking trails. |
| Entrance Fee: |
$2 per day or $18 annually |
| Hours: |
Open Daily 7 a.m. till dusk |
| Location: |
Highway 62, Charlestown, Indiana |
| Website: |
http://www.state.in.us/dnr/parklake/parks/charlestown.html |
|
| Clark State Forest (812) 294-4306 |
| |
Clark State Forest, established in 1903, is the oldest
state forest in Indiana. The original appropriations to purchase a 2,000
acre tract took place during the administration of Governor Winfield Durbin.
In the ensuing 96 years, additional acquisitions have increased this area to
the present 24,000 acres. Much of this land was originally part of Clark's
Grant, lands provided by a clause in the Virginia Cession of Claims to the
Northwest Territory on December 20, 1783. |
| Entrance Fees: |
Free |
| Hours: |
Open year-found |
| Location: |
U.S. 31, Henryville |
| Website: |
http://www.state.in.us/dnr/forestry/property/clark.htm |
|
| Clarksville Parks (812) 283-5313 |
| |
- Ashland Park • Riverside Drive
Picnic Area and Playground Equipment
- Colgate Park • 805. S. Clark Blvd
Basketball Court, Shelter House, Aquatic Center, & a playground.
- Lapping Park • 2404 Greentree Blvd.
Golf Course, Ampitheater, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Horse
Shoe Pits, Shelter House and Playground Equipment.
- Ray Lawrence Park - 1100 Irving Drive
Tennis, Basketball, Horse Shoe Pits, Shelter House & Playground equipment.
This is not a complete listing of all parks. |
| Entrance Fees: |
None |
| Hours: |
Open Year-Round |
| Website: |
http://www.town.clarksville.in.us/parks/ |
|
| Deam Lake Recreation Park (812) 246-5421 |
| |
This state recreation
area has picnic faciilites, hiking trails, a beach and a 286-site modern
campground. Rowboat rentals are offered. Hunting is allowed in some areas. |
| Entrance Fees: |
Fees only charged between Memorial and Labor Day. |
| Hours: |
Open March - November |
| Location: |
Rural Route 2 off Highway 60, Borden, Indiana |
| Website: |
http://www.state.in.us/dnr/forestry/property/deamlake.htm |
|
| Falls of the Ohio State Park
(812)280-9970 |
|
|
Falls of The Ohio are the world's largest exposed
Devonian-age fossil bed. Known for its 350-400 million year old fossilized
coral reef, rich history, and extensive bird,fish and wildlife.The
Interpretive Center includes an exhibit hall, library, wildlife observation
room, observation deck and an auditorium. Guided tours can be arranged;
however, visitors are welcome to tour the Interpretive center and the fossil
bed on their own
|
|
Location: |
201 West Riverside
Drive Clarksville, IN 47129 |
| Website: |
http://www.fallsoftheohio.org/ |
| Jeffersonville City Parks (812) 285-6440 |
| |
- Ken Ellis Center - 211 Martin Circle
Available for Special Occasions on evenings and weekends.
- Lansden Park - East 15th Street and Locust Street
Swimming & Wading Pools.
- Nachand Fieldhouse - Court Ave at Mechanic Street
Hosts volleyball and basketball leagues, Open Gym facility.
- Vissing Park - Highway 62 past Allison Lane
Volleyball, Playground Equipment, Picnic Areas, Shelters and Walking
Trail.
- Warder Park - 601 East Court Ave at Spring Street
Gazebo & Wooded Area
- Wathen Park - Regina Street and Allison Lane
Playground Equipment and Picnic Area, Fishing Pond, and Shelter House.
This is not a complete listing of all parks. |
| Entrance Fees: |
None |
| Hours: |
April - November |
| Website: |
http://www.jeffersonvilleonline.com/parks.html |
|
| New Albany-Floyd County Parks (812) 948-5360 |
| |
- Bicknell Park - 317 Silver Street, New Albany
Basketball, Tennis, Softball Field, and Playground Equipment
- Edwardsville Park - 6485 Corydon Ridge Road, Georgetown
Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Football and Softball fields,
Horseshoe pits, Playground Equipment and 3 Shelters.
- Sam Peden - Community Park - 3937 Grant Line Road, New Albany
Picnic Areas, Fishing Pond, Playground Equipment, Picnic Shelters,
Basketball, Tennis, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball facilities, and
horseshoe pits.
|
| Entrance Fees: |
None |
| Hours: |
Open year-round. |
| Website: |
http://www.venus.net/~fcysc/stepahead/flgov.htm |
|
