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Mississinewa Reservoir

14,386 acres and a 1,100 acre lake.  Mississinewa Lake, one of the three Upper Wabash flood-control reservoirs, offers excellent fishing, hunting  and boating opportunities in the heart of north-central Indiana. In addition to featuring a 400-plus-site campground and family cabins, Mississinewa was the first state property in Indiana to introduce seasonal camping, where visitors can retain …

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Playacres Park

Open year round. Thirteen acre park offers a shelter house, playground, picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills, a lighted basketball court, baseball diamonds and a tennis court. Home of the James Dean Run classic and custom car show each September. Playacres Park  features a 2,000 sq. ft. community building

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Shady Hills Golf Course

Shady Hills Golf Course is a rolling 18 holes of golf with eleven water hazards and numerous sand bunkers. Shady Hills has a complete golf pro shop, driving range.  Beautiful golf course close to all the amenities in Marion.

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Skate Park

Open to all adventurous spirits!  Extreme sports skaters of all levels are invited to enjoy the smooth surface and various ramps for skate tricks.   Easily accessible in downtown Marion, close to the beautiful Mississinewa River.

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Spencer Farms Orchard

Spencer Farms sells seasonal produce from September through November.  All of the produce is grown right here on our farm, and is carefully picked by hand when it is at its best. You’ll find pears, apples, peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini, pumpkins, squash, gourds, and lots more. Join us as we celebrate 96 years of family …

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Sports Lake Campground

Open May 1-September 30. Primitive, modern and deluxe accommodations available. Gated, quiet campground offers long, gravel pull-through section, woods, stocked 11-acre lake, in-ground swimming pool, bath house, miniature golf, arcade, playground, boat rental, basketball court, and dump station. Sports Lake Campground is the closest full service campground to exit 259 off I-69 and is very …

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Grant County

About Grant County

Grant County, Indiana, is home to nifty attractions, outtasight events and rebellious celebrities. Whether it’s saddle shoes, classic cars, vintage bikes, James Dean, or Garfield, we love everything classic and cool. Have a blast just 90 minutes North of Indy.

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