Broad Ripple Park

Broad Ripple Park offers visitors an outdoor swimming pool, baseball diamond, tennis courts, athletic fields, bark park, playground and picnic shelters. This Indianapolis park also has a boat ramp, so you can enjoy the river. The Family Center at the park has classes for children and young adults that range from dance to swim lessons.

Must see and must do at Broad Ripple Park
One of the most popular attractions is the Broad Ripple Park Pool that includes water spray features. The wooded preserve is another popular feature at the park, and you can enjoy a private lunch at the picnic shelters. You also do not want to miss the viewing platform over the White River and boat ramp.

Best and worst time to go to Broad Ripple Park
One of the best times to visit Broad Ripple Park is in the afternoon on weekdays because it is less crowded. One of the worst times to visit the park is in the morning on weekends because the pool and playground are crowded.

Admission to Broad Ripple Park
Admission to Broad Ripple Park is free.

Wildlife at Broad Ripple Park
Broad Ripple Park is home to a variety of birds and butterflies. You can also see squirrels and the occasional raccoon.

Insider tip for Broad Ripple Park
You do not want to miss the Fitness Trail at Broad Ripple Park because it offers 15 different fitness stations.

Author's bio: Lana Bandoim is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Indianapolis. Her work has been published on websites ranging from Examiner to Technorati.