Buck Fam­i­ly Sports Com­plex

Com­ing Soon with­in the Buck Fam­i­ly Sports Com­plex! Two out­door full Basketball Courts. No charge. First come, first serve.

• 1 Matter Park Circle
  Marion, IN 46952
  
• 765-662-9931
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Mississinewa Battlefield of 1812

Mississinewa 1812 is the largest War of 1812 living history event in the United States - a unique opportunity to learn about America’s early frontier days through hands-on history. Hosted by the not-for-profit Mississinewa Battlefield Society, this annual event commemorates the Battle of Mississinewa, which took place right here in Grant County on December 17th and 18th, 1812. Families, students, and history lovers of all ages can explore authentic camps, meet historical reenactors, and experience life in the Indiana Territory as it was over 200 years ago. Step into the past, and discover the stories that helped shape our nation.

• 1812 East Tulip Dr, PO Box 1812
  Marion, IN 46952
  
• 765-613-9248
• info@mississinewa1812.com
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Matter Park

The vast 110 acres of pub­lic land con­sist of the pris­tine Gar­dens of Mat­ter Park (see Gar­dens as sep­a­rate park), play­grounds, sev­en shel­ters through­out the park, a band shell, ten­nis courts, pick­le­ball courts, disc golf course, base­ball dia­mond, and a catch & release fish­ing pond. The Free­dom Memo­r­i­al hon­or­ing our nation’s mil­i­tary is locat­ed in Mat­ter Park near the band­shell. The lux­u­ri­ous Gar­dens of Mat­ter Park and a spe­cial needs play­ground, Friend­ship Cor­ner, are also locat­ed in Mat­ter Park. Hours: 7am-11pm

• N River Rd &, N Quarry Rd
  Marion, IN 46952
  
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Disc Golf Club - Matter Park

Set in Matter Park with tennis courts, play grounds, shelters, and a softball field. Features rolling hills, a creek, a river, woods, and open holes. Mostly shorter holes but there are a couple longer holes to air it out. An 18-hole disc golf course run­ning through­out Mat­ter Park. No charge. First come, first serve.

• 1 Matter Park Circle
  Marion, IN 46952
  
• 765-662-9931
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Barnes Park

Barnes Park is a two-acre park offer­ing a safe, invit­ing, clean, and nur­tur­ing envi­ron­ment. The pub­lic green space has a shel­ter, play­ground, a minia­ture free library and much more for spa­cious recre­ation or relax­ation for all ages. Hours: 7am-9pm

• 6th & E Street
  Marion, IN 46953
  
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Clif­ford Townsend Park

This park is over an acre of pub­lic green space with a shel­ter and play­ground by the Mis­sissinewa Riv­er. The Mis­sissinewa River­walk runs through the park. Hours: 7am-9pm

• Spencer Avenue & Nebras­ka Street
  Marion, IN 46952
  
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Franklin Park

This quaint park offers one acre of pub­lic green space with a mulched play space with play­ground equipment. Hours: 7am-9pm

• West 2nd & But­ler Street
  Marion, IN 46952
  
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James Dean Birthplace Memorial

Legendary actor James Dean and his family lived in the House of Seven Gables that stood on this site when Dean was born on February 8, 1931. This timeless memorial honors the star and the many accomplishments he made during his all too short acting career. Take a moment to reflect, pay homage, and honor his memory. Follow the James Dean Trail while you’re in Grant County to discover and appreciate the real James Dean.

• 410 S McClure St
  Marion, IN 46953
  
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Hogin Park

This park is made up of an airy nine acres fea­tur­ing per­go­las, a walk­ing path, skate park, boc­ce ball court, sand court, and mul­ti­ple seat­ing areas with grilling sta­tions. The Car­di­nal Green­way (for bik­ing, walk­ing, skat­ing) runs adja­cent to Hogin Park. Hours: 7am-9pm

• 14th Street & Val­ley Avenue
  Marion, IN 46953
  
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Gar­dens of Mat­ter Park

The vast and lux­u­ri­ous 6.3 acres and dis­tin­guished pro­fes­sion­al gar­den is flour­ish­ing with over 7,000 volu­mi­nous annu­al plants, pro­vid­ing mul­ti­ple attrac­tive shade struc­tures, var­i­ous seat­ing, stat­ues, spe­cial tourist attrac­tions includ­ing a nation­al­ly rec­og­nized But­ter­fly Gar­den, and the ?“Fit for Life” Garfield Stat­ue as part of the Garfield Trail. Find more infor­ma­tion regard­ing all of the fea­tures of our Gar­dens in the exclu­sive Gar­dens of Mat­ter Park page. Spe­cial Rules: No smok­ing, skat­ing, or bicy­cling. Pets are allowed on a leash.

• 1 Mat­ter Park Circle
  Marion, IN 46952
  
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Gar­den House

The Gar­dens of Mat­ter Park fea­tures the Gar­den House, a year-round tem­per­a­ture-con­trolled indoor facil­i­ty com­plete with a fire­place, kitchen, pri­vate restrooms, and even a baby grand piano, offer­ing an ide­al loca­tion for events and pri­vate parties.

• 1 Mat­ter Park Circle
  Marion, IN 46952
  
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Friend­ship Corner

This enclosed sec­tion of Mat­ter Park is a spe­cial needs play­ground and shade shel­ter spear­head­ed by a group of indi­vid­u­als desir­ing a play area for chil­dren with dis­abil­i­ties. This play­ground opened in 2007 and serves chil­dren of all ages and abilities. Spe­cial Rules: No smok­ing, skat­ing, bicy­cles, or dogs.

• 1 Matter Park Circle
  Marion, IN 46952
  
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North Boots Street Park

This three-acre park offers a shel­ter, play­ground, and walk­ing path near the Mis­sissinewa Riv­er con­nect­ing to Charles Mill Park. Hours: 7am-9pm

• Massey & Boots Street
  Marion, IN 46953
  
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West­lea Park

This north Mar­i­on park offers a spa­cious five acres of pub­lic green space with a play­ground, shel­ter, and bas­ket­ball court. Hours: 7am-9pm

• Knight Cir­cle & Braewick Drive
  Marion, IN 46952
  
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West Point Park

This wide-open west­side park has sev­er­al play­ground areas on one acre of land as well as pic­nic seating. Hours: 7am-9pm

• 7th Street & Michi­gan Avenue
  Marion, IN 46953
  
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Willis Van DeVan­ter Park

This park offers five acres of pub­lic green space with a shel­ter and gaze­bo on the Mis­sissinewa Riv­er and along the Mis­sissinewa Riverwalk. Hours: 7am-9pm

• High­land Avenue & Riv­er Road
  Marion, IN 46952
  
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Mis­sissinewa Riverwalk

The City of Mar­i­on is for­tu­nate to be one of the des­ti­na­tions of the Mis­sissinewa Riv­er, as it flows through the city includ­ing downtown. The Mis­sissinewa River­walk is a 2.25 mile-long walk­ing path which begins at the Wash­ing­ton Street Bridge and 1st Street, and extends through to the fish­ing pond in Mat­ter Park. The Mis­sissinewa River­walk is a trail for both recre­ation and phys­i­cal fit­ness. Res­i­dents and vis­i­tors take advan­tage of the paved trail in a vari­ety of ways. Along the Mis­sissinewa River­walk, you’ll pass through sev­er­al pub­lic parks which have play­grounds, shel­ters with seat­ing and open grills, his­tor­i­cal mon­u­ments, bench­es with com­mem­o­ra­tive plaques, and much more…all while enjoy­ing the beau­ti­ful Mis­sissinewa Riv­er on your journey.

• Wash­ing­ton Street Bridge and 1st Street, and ext
  Marion, IN 46952
  
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Mississinewa River Canoe Launch

Located behind the Riverside Sporting Goods store. Open all year; provides access to the Mississinewa River. Relax and enjoy scenic canoeing along the river.

• 1811 N Washington St
  Marion, IN 46952
  
• 765-668-4453

Pickleball Courts - Matter Park

Pickleball is played at the fresh, new courts in Matter Park, east of the Gardens of Matter Park (N River Rd &, N Quarry Rd, Marion, IN 46952). The courts are lighted; the lights automatically turn on at dusk until 11pm. These courts are near Shel­ter 2 and has restroom access. No charge. First come, first serve.

• 1 Matter Park Circle
  Marion, IN 46952
  
• 765-662-9931
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Bal­lard Field Soc­cer Complex

This 19-acre pub­lic green space includes three soc­cer fields, addi­tion­al prac­tice field space, and restrooms for spe­cial events. Light­ing is avail­able for sched­uled games.

• State Road 18 & Penn­syl­va­nia Street
  Marion, IN 46952
  
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The Quilters Hall of Fame

Celebrating the work of Marie Webster, The Quil­ters Hall of Fame, the home of quilt design­er Marie Web­ster, one of the first female entre­pre­neurs. Quil­ters and enthu­si­asts from all over the world gath­er here to see unique quilts, take class­es, and cel­e­brate the folk art of quilting.

• 926 S Washington St
  Marion, IN 46952
  
• 765-664-9333
• admin@quiltershalloffame.net

Splash House

Our fam­i­ly-friend­ly pub­lic water park offers end­less fun for all ages! Attrac­tions include a lazy riv­er, two rac­er slides, ‘big flush’ slide, large wave pool, and kid­die play area with a play pad topped with a large buck­et water-drop mak­ing a big splash! We have con­ces­sion stands and plen­ty of seat­ing for our guests includ­ing cabana rentals. Our friend­ly staff can’t wait to greet you and help you have a won­der­ful experience. Open Memo­r­i­al Day week­end until Labor Day, 11am-6pm, Mon­day-Sat­ur­day; 12–6pm Sunday *After the first week­end in August each year, we are only open on week­ends as we wind down for the season.

• 2601 S Adams St
  Marion, IN 46953
  
• 765-662-9931
• adavis@cityofmarion.in.gov
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Cardinal Greenway

The Cardinal Greenway is the longest rail-trail in Indiana and spans 62 miles from Marion through Muncie to Richmond in East Central Indiana, with a road section from Gaston to Jonesboro that is approximately an additional 15 miles.

• 765-287-0399
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Tennis Courts - Matter Park

No charge. First come, first serve.

• 1 Matter Park Circle
  Marion, IN 46952
  
• 765-662-9931
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Garfield Trail - Paws For Thought

The Garfield Trail, featuring statues of Jim Davis’s most famous cartoon character, Garfield the cat, is available year round. However, the best time to view the statues is during late spring, the summer, and early fall.

• 505 W 3rd St
  Marion, IN 46952
  
• 765-997-7034
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Mississinewa River Walk Trail

Scenic path that follows the Mississinewa River and stretches for 2.25 miles. The walkway begins at Washington Street bridge and 1st Street, and extends through Matter Park, providing a trail system for recreation and physical fitness. Walk, jog, run, bike, roller-blade – this paved trail is perfect for all types of activity. Families and children love this trail! Res­i­dents and vis­i­tors take advan­tage of the paved trail in a vari­ety of ways. Along the Mis­sissinewa River­walk, you’ll pass through sev­er­al pub­lic parks which have play­grounds, shel­ters with seat­ing and open grills, his­tor­i­cal mon­u­ments, bench­es with com­mem­o­ra­tive plaques, and much more…all while enjoy­ing the beau­ti­ful Mis­sissinewa Riv­er on your journey.

• N Matter Park Rd
  Marion, IN 46952
  
• 765-662-9931