Are you spending some time in Morgan County and looking for a place for your kids to burn some energy? Maybe you’re in need of a meeting place for your next playdate. Luckily, this area is home to several parks and playgrounds worth a visit. Get out in nature and enjoy all the outdoor fun Morgan County has to offer!
Old Town Park at Waverly
8425 Main St, Martinsville
Old Town Park at Waverly brings history and nature together. Explore the historic buildings, then stretch your legs along the two miles of paved trails that make up the White River Greenway. This will take you along the natural riverfront. Enjoy fishing, biking the trails, or pack a picnic to enjoy in the shelter.
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Burkhart Creek County Park
N Duckworth Road, Paragon
This 83-acre county park is full of natural beauty. The intentionally low-impact area has native wetlands with winding trails. Some trails are level for easy walking, others have varying degrees of incline. The park includes shelters and parking lots, but no restrooms.
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Landersdale Park
500 East Landersdale Lane, Mooresville
Biking or jogging along the 10-foot wide paved trails is a great way to start your day. Enjoy a run with your pup along this dog-friendly path. Note that there are no restrooms available. Benches and bike racks are located along the way for anyone needing a break or for those who just want to take in the scenery.
Bicentennial Park
2 E. Main Street, Mooresville
Bicentennial Park is in the downtown business district at the corner of Main and Indiana Streets. The park contains a small amphitheater, which is the home to the Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series, and a green space. It’s a great place to enjoy a picnic lunch and break up the workday.
North Park
99 Parkview Drive, Mooresville
Located in the Highland Meadows subdivision, this neighborhood park covers five acres and is divided by Goose Creek. In this park, you can find a picnic shelter and a playground featuring traditional swings, toddler swings, and a small climbing structure with slides. There is no real parking lot, so visitors park in the surrounding neighborhood along the street. There is a basketball court and green space for running. Please note that restrooms are not available.
Old Town Park
261 E South Street, Mooresville
This neighborhood park is the oldest park in Mooresville, dating back to 1877. Old Town Park includes seven acres and the East Fork White Lick Creek runs through it. Visitors can find a shelter, a log cabin, restrooms, and water fountains. The playground features an old-school metal slide and 1980s-style merry-go-round, along with baby swings and standard swings. There is a small, plastic climbing structure as well. Future plans include adding cornhole equipment.
Pioneer Park
1101 North Indianapolis Road, Mooresville
This 150-acre community park is the most exciting park in the area, as it is packed full of amenities. Visit the Mooresville Family Aquatic Center or ride the Soaring Eagle Zip Line Ride. Residents and guests can also enjoy seven picnic shelters, multiple playgrounds, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, three horseshoe courts, a volleyball court, and a paved walking/jogging trail that circles the majority of the park. This park is the site for many seasonal activities and festivals.
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Rooker Run Park
606 N Peaceful View Dr, Mooresville
This 18-acre park has an expansive green space with plenty of room for running and flying kites. Guests can find the East Fork White Lick Creek along the park’s west side. Some dirt trails have been worn through the brush from previous hikers, but there are no paved trails. When the creek is low, it is a great place to creek stomp. The playground has a large plastic climbing structure and a set of swings. Rooker Run Park does not have restrooms.
Brooklyn Playground
3277 E Centenary Rd, Brooklyn
This family-friendly park has a great playground and clubhouse. Pretend wooden vehicles, climbing structures, slides, swings, and a merry-go-round make for a fun-filled day at the park.
Jimmy Nash City Park
360 N. Home Avenue, Martinsville
Jimmy Nash Park offers basketball courts, lots of green space to spread out, hiking trails, shelters, and a pavilion available for rent year-round. The park also offers a walking trail and a pond for fishing. The playground area has a great climbing structure. This park is a favorite spot for sledding.
City Park Pool is inside the park and has two large slides, diving, and a bay area with a slide and splash pad. The concession stand is open to both the public and pool guests during the summer season.
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Mulberry Street Park
N Mulberry Street, Martinsville
Mulberry Street Park is a wonderful, small neighborhood park on the north end of Mulberry Street. This public space offers several pieces of playground equipment, four basketball goals, and a small shelter house.
Fred & Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve
2380 Observatory Rd, Martinsville
This conservation area has steep slopes, ridges, and valleys that offer a variety of hiking challenges. You will find rare native species like hooded and worm-eating warblers, Eastern box turtles, and the state-endangered cerulean warbler. Soak in all the natural beauty in this treasured land.
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Goethe Link Observatory
8403 Observatory Rd, Martinsville
While not your typical park and playground, this option has a lot of green space and beautiful foliage. An annual daffodil festival and open space make Goethe Link Observatory a perfect place to sit and relax or lay back and watch the clouds.
For more things to do in Morgan County, visit our Co-Alliance Seriously Local Guide to Morgan County.
