Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-08
rs PARKS Or
: CITY. USED IN
RECREATION
Restful, Shaded Spots
Distributed to All
Sections
STREAMS AN AID
States Natural Seen,
cry in Easy Driving
Distance,

Beauties of nature are ever condu-
Give to human happiness and content
ment. Poverty and even illness fail
to rob normal persons of their delight
in quiet, restful spots, shaded by
giant trees and threaded by pretty
streams.
Indianapolis is doubly fortunate in
the possession of picturesque scenery
and the sort Of artistic enterprise
which results In capitalization Of ma
lures gifts.
Five streams thread their ways
through the city's park and boule-
ward system The twenty-six parks
of the city are so advantageously To-
Gated that one can be reached by
ten minutes walk from any part of
the city.
Discomfort and troublesome spirit can
not long survive in the midst of natural
beauty, savants declare Riches can buy
no happiness superior to that to be found
IN contemplation of charming scenes.
Early In the history of Indianapolis pub
of the value of open spaces. The city's
business and residential districts were not
permitted to crowd nature out. COmpre-
hensive plans for parks and parkways
were formed early enough that the needs
of every part Of the city have been well
considered.
NO "vERBOTEN"
SIGNS IN PARKS.
The utility of these twenty-six open
spaces has not been forgotten in the
striving after beauty and the presenta-
ton of natural advantages. Every park
is a playground for children and grown
ups alike. No "verboten" signs mar the
prospect in indianapolis parks.
In the matter Of acreage the city's park
system leaves some room for improve
Inent and Development, which by the way
Is planned for by the city park and the
city planning commission. But as far
as location and beauty are concerned.
little is left to be desired.
Three large outlying parks have formed
the nucleus of the growing system.
Riverside, on the nOrthwest-a beauty
spot and an amusement park combined
Brookside, on the northeast and Garfield,
on the south, are the most important Of
the citys' reserves.
RIVERSIDE PARK
COVERS 9T6 ACRES.
Riverside covers the greatest territory.
976 acres, and offers the greatest variety
Of entertainment. A beautiful boulevard
running along the river bluffs with views
over a large part of the city and charm
ing country viet5s, leads to Riverside
Splendid residences with handicapped gar
dens border the boulevard for quite a
distance.
White River is spanned at Riverside
ny an artistic concrete bridge. and boat |
ing throughout the season is insured by |
a great dam Of masonry. The excellent |
boating facilities afforded at the park !
draw thousands of enthusiasts to the |
clubs during the spring and summe<.
Two eighteen hole goli courses, main !
tanned in splendid condition, furnish /
amusement for many residents. Then the /
park contains baseball diamonds. tennis !
courts, Fairgrounds for the Riddles, and /
rides, thrills. dance halls, a skating rink, !
shows and food retailing establishments |
galore.
GARFIELD SOUTH
EIDE SHOW SPOT.
Garfield Park, the show spot OF the |
south side OF Indianapolis, Is a model /
OF horticultural triumph. Art and gen |
erous expenditures have done wonders |
for the lovely grove and meadowland |
covering $50 acres. Pleasant Run and |
Bean Creek, two typical prairie streams, !
water the park and afford excuse for I
charmingly situated rustic bridges.
The great greenhouses and sunken |
gardens Of Garfield Park are the pride |
OF all citizens Throughout the year |
palms and other tropical plants of |
beauty bloom In the carefully managed |
In,
front Of the greenhouse with advantage |
ously placed stone benches gives a view |
upon the sunken gardens with grove !
OF great forrest trees bordering the /
brooks in the background
Large urns and beautifully designed |
pedestals bearing sweet towering plants |
entice strolling visitors from flowe@be |
TO hower1bed to the remOtest reaches of |
the garden.
Fairgrounds and athletic fields OF al |
kinds are also provided at Garfield Park |
BROOKsIDE PARK
ONE OF OLDEST.
As far into the past az the memory |
OF the oldest inhabitant extends Brook |
side Park has been a popular rendezvous |
1oy picnlckers. Elm, oak and ash trees |
lend pastoral beauty to the ancient |
grove with its gently outlined hills and |
rEles and smooth greensward Pogue's |
FNn. named for one of the city's first |
settlers, meanders through Brookside's ,
ninety acres. Swings and merry |
go-rounds of the kid-power kind dot the
park plentifully, furnishing equipment !
for many picnic parties.
Tennis courts, baseball diamonds rodue
grounds and completely furnished play
grounds add to the attractiveness of the /
little park Not many years ago Brook |
side Park was surrounded by cultivated |
fields. Today the city extends beyond .
the park
OTHER CITY
POSSESSIONS.
The city's park system also includes
Broad Ripple Park, an amusement resort /
with extensive bathing and boating facili-
ties: Brooksida Parkway, 525i acres Buzz
sards Roost. II acres; Camp Sullivan,
IL acres; Ellenberger Park, Al acres;
Fairview Park, 200 acres; FAN Creek
Parkway, 1876 acres; Fletcher triangle, I
l acre; Highland square. acres; Holt
lay Park, so acres; Jndianola square,
IA acres; Irving Circle. ~ acres: Nc
Carthy Place. I is acres; Morris Square,
e acres; Noble Place. 1 acre. Pleasant
Run Parkway, 193 acres; Rhodius Park,
50 acres; Riley Fairgrounds, IL acres;
st. Clair Park. 3 acres; Spades Place,
1eis acres: University Square acres;
Willard Park, Is acres, and White River
Parkway, SO acres