Cool Places & Spaces

Parks

Depot Park

This lovely park in the heart of downtown Upland celebrate’s the town’s rich railroad history. The town was formed in the late 1860s by Jacob Bugher, who planned for it to be a depot point on the Indiana Central Railroad. The town’s name comes from the fact it was believed to be the highest point …

Depot Park CONTINUE READING

upland indiana, park upland indiana, depot park upland indiana, parks in grant county indiana

Gas City Park

The Gas City Park features shelter houses, ball diamonds, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, an outdoor swimming pool, playgrounds and fishing for kids. Festivals held here annually include Summer Concerts in the Park Series, Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, Labor Day Weekend Celebration, Ducktail Run Rod & Custom Show in September, and a Christmas …

Gas City Park CONTINUE READING

gas city indiana, beaner linn park gas city indiana, gas city indiana park, grant county indiana, parks in grant county indiana, family fun grant county indiana

Matter Park

Open year round. The largest and oldest park in Marion, possessing a strong naturalistic character, is the center for many festivals. Don’t miss the native beauty of the butterfly/wildflower garden! Within the park are softball and baseball fields, grills, restrooms, picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds, tennis courts, a fishing pond, disc golf course, volleyball courts, and a walking …

Matter Park CONTINUE READING

matter park marion indiana, marion indiana, matter park, park in marion indiana, grant county indiana, parks in grant county indiana, family fun grant county indiana

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

Playacres Park, Fairmount Indiana, outdoor activities, playground

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.

Skateboard Park, skateboarding, outdoor activities, Marion Indiana
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.

Scroll to Top