Today’s stop on our tour of Vigo County Parks is… Ruble Park! This park is a hidden gem in our system and our newest opened park! While we acquired the land in 2014, it opened to the public in 2022. It features 11 miles of natural hiking trails through grasslands and forest and offers hikers ample chances for wildlife viewing and bird watching! What most people might not know is it has 4 entrances! That’s right, there is an entrance at Ruble West on S Cullen Rd, two entrances to Ruble Central on W Dallas Dr and an entrance to Ruble East on Eaton Dr at Ivy Tech! That entrance features the largest parking area and a restroom for visitors to use. This park is perfect for those who are wanting to get out in the quiet to enjoy nature. Be sure to check this park out soon, especially as the leaves start to change this fall.
Tour of the Vigo County Parks… Griffin Bike Park
Tour of the Vigo County Parks- Fowler Park
Tour of the Vigo County Parks- George and Ida Smith Park
The next stop on our tour of Vigo County Parks for National Parks and Recreation Month is… George and Ida Smith Park! Or as some would refer to it as, Prairieton Park. This cute neighborhood park is located in Prairieton on Highway 63. It was donated to the department in 1976 in memory of George and Ida Smith by their daughter. It boasts a basketball court, picnic area and playground. You’ll have to check out this quiet park next time you’re in the area!
Tour of Vigo County Parks- Prairie Creek Park!
Final Master Plan Public Meeting Reminder
Fowler Park Beach Open
The water main leak has been repaired quicker than we anticipated so the beach at Fowler Park is now reopened! Thank you everyone for your understanding.
Beach Closed
Due to a water main break, our beach at Fowler Park will be CLOSED next week on June 24, 25 and 26. We will need to close that half of the park to repair the water main including the beach and Shelter B. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.