Big Pine Creek is a beautiful 51-mile creek that eventually flows into the Wabash River. This creek is known for its unique riparian features, rare flora and fauna, and clear water. The 450N bridge is a nice spot to wade in the creek when the water conditions are safe. The old bridge abutment is going to have a mural added in 2025. This site should only be accessed in daylight hours.

Black Rock is a 45 acre state dedicated nature preserve, protecting a portion of the very rare sandstone/ siltstone barrens. The southern exposure combined with the thin acid soils slows the growth of trees on the site. Black Rock is a prominent Mansfield sandstone outcrop rising over 100 feet from the Wabash River. There are no comparable outcrops for a hundred miles in either direction down the Wabash River. The thin acid soils slows the growth of trees on the site. Black Rock is rich with local history. In the 1811, before the Battle of Tippecanoe, the Prophet stationed warriors on the bluff to wait for Gen. Harrison’s approach. Harrison learned of the warriors’ presence and traveled inland to avoid them. The Battle of Tippecanoe broke the spirit of Tecumseh followers’ efforts to unite the Native American tribes and hold on to their land. In 1838, the Potawatomi Trail of Death, a 660 mile forced relocation march from Plymouth, Indiana to Osawatomie, Kansas, camped near this location. During the canal era, settlers fished and provided lumber to feed the growing towns to the east and west along the Wabash and Erie Canal (on opposite side of the river).

Bogart Park is the oldest park in Clinton, located just a block from City Hall and the old passenger rail depot. It is also home to the Senior Citizens Center. Every winter, the park hosts Holiday in the Park, where all the trees, planted by local elementary students, are decorated with lights. The park features shelter houses, a playground, and horseshoe pits, making it a great place for gatherings and outdoor fun.

Cicott Trading Post Park is a county park with trails, a prairie planting, and a natural wood playground. Long ago this property was the site of a french fur trader post created by Zachariah Cicott. Archaeological digs in the 1990’s unearthed many artifacts including pottery, glass beads, buttons, and gun flints. There is a mural depicting the trading post. The park is open from daylight to dark, 7 days a week

Covington City Park, nestled in the heart of Covington, Indiana, offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its lush green spaces, winding walking paths, and scenic views, this park is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The park features a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy, including playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports fields. Whether you're looking to take a leisurely stroll, have a family barbecue, or play a game of soccer with friends, Covington City Park has something for everyone. The park's convenient location near downtown Covington makes it easily accessible for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled day outdoors, Covington City Park is the perfect destination for all ages.

Fall Creek Gorge is a 165-acre NICHES Land Trust property that is a state dedicated Nature Preserve. Visitors must stay on trail in order to protect sensitive plant and animal species. Off tail hiking and swimming/wading is not permitted. There are two looped hiking trails; The .75-mile Big Pine Creek Trail and the .80-mile Fall Creek Trail. This park is closed the month of November for a deer control hunt.

Fleming Woods County Park is a 30-acre county park located outside West Lebanon just off State Road 63. This park offers something for everyone. There are 1.6 miles of hiking trails, 21 tree identification signs, multiple chainsaw carvings, outdoor music instruments, a little library and a reading area off the green trail. There is a pavilion with 6 picnic tables, fire pits, charcoal grills, and a privy outhouse. This is a fun location for people of all ages to explore!

Hub Park is a great place for kids of all ages to play and explore. With over 17 acres of space, it offers playground equipment, pavilions, a basketball court, and baseball fields. Families can enjoy a swim at the pool or play a round of disc golf. Whether you're looking for sports, recreation, or a place to unwind, Hub Park has something for everyone.

McDonald Park is a one square block area in the center of Attica containing four basketball goals, two tennis courts that have also been marked for pickleball use, various playground equipment, and picnic tables. There are two handicap accessible parking spots located on the east side of the park facing the alley. All other parking is street parking along the west and north sides of the park.

Newport Park, located 3 blocks east of the Vermillion County Courthouse, was once the playground for Newport Elementary School. Once the schools consolidated in the early 1990s, the playground area was saved as greenspace and became part of the county park system. The park offers a variety of activities, including a basketball court, playground, ADA swing, horseshoes, volleyball, 1 shelter, and 1 gazebo.

Crow’s Grove is a 34-acre NICHES Land Trust property with a .39 mile long trail. Crow’s Grove has two fens which are wetlands saturated with water that form peat. You can also witness the interesting geology of exposed sandstone along the stream. See how many different plant species you can see on this unique property. The property is closed the month of November for deer control hunts.

The Pine VIllage Town Park is located behind the fire station. There is a playground for children and a basketball court. There is a building that can be rented for events. While in Pine Village don’t miss seeing the landmark sign about Pine Village’s role in early professional football, and the the caboose which is just a couple of blocks away.

Ravine Park is a large ninety-acre park that starts on the west end near the downtown and extends about one and one-half miles east. The western part of the park is a wooded area with a stream, called Brady’s Branch, running through it. It also contains a one-half mile nature trail with five pedestrian bridges. This western section of the park has many springs that keep the stream flowing constantly. The middle section is approximately 30 acres that contains a very large shelter, two small shelters, picnic tables, park benches and the Jackson Street trail that runs behind the large pavilion. Playground equipment includes, swings, climbers, slides, basketball goal, a 9-hole frisbee golf course and horseshoe pitching. The eastern section of the park, Arms Woods, contains thirty-five acres of woods with trails. This bridge can be found in the northwest section of the Arms Woods trail system. The Nature Trail is one half mile long in one direction from the western entrance behind Cottrell Village and the eastern entrance at the bottom of Kenneth Freed Blvd. You pass over five foot-bridges which cross over a winding stream in the park. The trail was resurfaced in November 2017 in part with funds from the Greenspace & Art Fund of the Attica Community Foundation. You will find benches and a picnic table along the nature trail path. Behind and to the south of the large pavilion in Ravine Park you will find the Jackson Street Trail. It is a quarter mile long. You will find benches placed along the rolling trails. Bathrooms at the large pavilion are only open from late April to late September.

Riverfront Park sits along the Wabash River, just east of downtown. It’s a popular gathering spot and an IDNR public access site for the river. The park is best known as the main location for the annual Little Italy Festival, one of the area’s biggest events, attracting visitors from across the country. Inside the park, you'll find shelter houses, basketball and tennis courts, a gazebo, picnic tables, and a playground. The Four Seasons Fountain, a well-known symbol of Clinton, is also located in the park.

Snyder Marshall Woods protects mature upland woods, seeps and a stream that is working its way to the Wabash River. The woods are home to white oaks, tulip poplar, beech and wonderful display of wildflowers. This property is maintained by NICHES Land Trust. NICHES' mission is to protect, restore and sustain Northern Indiana’s ecosystems by providing habitat for native species and offering natural places for the education, appreciation and enjoyment of current and future generations. CLOSED the month of November for deer control hunt.

This small town park has great playground equipment for children. In the northwest corner of the park is a rock with a plaque on it commemorating when Abraham Lincoln delivered a short speech in State Line City. In the summer of 2025, a mural depicting this event will be painted on the north side of the large brick building on the northwest corner of the park. This park is open during daylight hours

Sterling Park is a popular spot for baseball and softball, with local leagues using the ball field for games and practice. During the season, the park is full of energy with players on the field and fans cheering from the sidelines. Along with the ball field, the park has a playground, a concession stand, and restrooms, making it a great place for families to spend time and enjoy the games.

This town park is a hidden gem. The easiest way to access the property by car is to turn into the Williamsport Elementary Parking Lot. In the back left corner (northwest), there is a town-owned alley that leads to a small parking area. The park includes permanent corn hole board (bring your own bags), benches, picnic tables, adirondack chairs, charcoal grills, and in the back corner is an amazing stairway that leads to great views of the Williamsport Falls. The park is open in daylight hours.

Memorial Park in Veedersburg was established to honor military veterans from the community. At the heart of the park stands a war memorial, dedicated in 1991 by the Veedersburg American Legion Post 288. The monument pays tribute to local heroes from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Originally, the land was part of the Bee Line Railroad, later known as the Big Four (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad). In 2001, the Town of Veedersburg officially named it Memorial Park to recognize all who served. On the east end of the park sits the old railroad depot, now home to the Fountain County War Museum. The park's memorial sidewalk is made from Veedersburg pavers, the same bricks once used at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which were transported to Indianapolis via the old Bee Line railroad.

Columbia Park sits on the former site of Columbia Elementary School, which served the community from 1907 to 1950. Centrally located, the park is close to neighborhoods, the business district, North 9th Street (Little Italy Main Street), and the local VFW post. The park offers shelter houses and a playground, making it a great spot for families and community gatherings.

This 308-acre NICHES Land Trust property has two hiking trails that are one-mile long each. Situated along the Wabash River in eastern Warren County, the reserve features open oak savannas, wooded slopes, old fields dotted with boulders deposited by glaciers and a wonderful space to connect with nature. Among the natural area are 100+ acres of bottom-lands planted with trees in May of 2000 returned to native forest habitat, and a 12-acre grassland area restored to native tall grass prairie. Closed in November for Deer Control Hunt

Whistler Hare Woods lies on the south bank of Big Shawnee Creek’s tumble and flow on its way to the Wabash River. The banks of the creek are wooded and rise steeply with exposures of sandstone bedrock faces to over 90’ above the creek. The dry acid soils on the bluffs are home to eastern white pine, white oaks, partridge berries and witch hazel. Whistler Hare Woods protects mature white oak/ white pine woods and associated plant communities in the uplands. Wildflower rich spring blooming oak woodlands on the slopes down to a narrow floodplain along a rock and gravel bottom stream with a healthy aquatic faunal community. This property is maintained by NICHES Land Trust. NICHES' mission is to protect, restore and sustain Northern Indiana’s ecosystems by providing habitat for native species and offering natural places for the education, appreciation and enjoyment of current and future generations. Portions of the property have been grazed, and a failed attempt at a Christmas tree farm. NICHES plans are to work to bend the recovery of these portions of the property towards an oak woodland. CLOSED the month of November for deer control hunt.

The Williamsport Falls, considered the tallest freestanding falls in Indiana, is a unique geologic feature to be located so close to the downtown area. The falls and many of our local canyons/gorges were formed through a long process of glacial advances that blanketed the central part of Indiana in thick ice and retreats whose meltwaters carved away gorges in the sandstone. The falls has changed over time. During heavy rain events, a second waterfall will form south of the main falls. In the 1960's the erosive pressure carved a hole in the rock creating a second stream below and to the south of the main falls. Now, many times of year, there is no water at all! What happened? In the 1800's the water flow was much more consistent. Over time the watershed has changed. Advances in farm practices including agricultural fields now having underground drainage tiles, and water being diverted for other uses has impacted the consistency of the flow. If the falls is dry when you come, try stopping back by in the winter or spring for a better chance of seeing water over the falls.