City of Franklin Parks Department

City of Franklin Parks Department


This map shows all of the City of Franklin Parks Department facilities, parks, shelters, and picnic area. For rentals and pricing, please call (317) 736-3689.
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  • Franklin Family Aquatic Center
    Franklin Family Aquatic Center, opened May of 2013, is located next to the Cultural Arts & Recreation Center at the corner of South Street and Branigin Blvd. It offers an Olympic-sized pool with diving well, 190-foot water slide, a heated zero depth pool with a play structure including 16 interactive play features, water basketball, concession stand, and sun decks. Franklin Family Aquatic Center offers the entire family lots of fun and relaxation.
  • Palmer Park Community Center
    Great for reunions, receptions, showers, parties, and meetings, this facility offers seating for 80. Amenities include: kitchen, restrooms, serving area, and outdoor playground. Please pick up a key to Palmer Park at the Recreation Center before your event. All rentals must end no later than 11pm.
  • Action Skate Park
    Franklin Action Skate Park is located on South Main Street. It contains seven steel elements for biking and skateboarding. The park is connected to the Historic Greenway Trail and offers ample parking.
  • Province Park
    Amenities: -4 Rentable Shelters & a Rentable Rose Garden -A Rentable Gazebo -Province Park Dog Park -Restrooms -Several Picnic Areas All Containing Grills -Two Large Playgrounds (One Fenced In) - Horseshoe Pits -Franklin Family Aquatic Center containing Olympic-Sized Swimming Pool with Waterslide, High Dive, and Zero Depth Pool with Working Water Features Connected To Historic Greenway Trail Parking: All Over Park and Beside Recreation Center and Aquatic Center
  • Blue Heron Park
    Amenities: -Playground -1 Full Basketball Court -18 Hole Disc Golf Course -Wetland Area with Boardwalk -1 Rentable Shelter -Restrooms Available -Park Benches -Picnic Tables & Grill -Connected to Historic Greenway Trail -Contains Blue Heron Challenge Course -Parking: Paved Parking Lot in Front of Park
  • Community Park
    Amenities -2 Tennis Courts -1 Full Basketball Court -Picnic Tables & Grill -Park Benches -Playground -Connected To Historic Greenway Trail Parking: Limited Parking Available in Gravel Lot Running Beside Park
  • Morgan Park
    Amenities: -2 Practice T-Ball Fields -Connected To Historic Greenway Trail -Parking: Parking Available at Community Park across the Street
  • Depot Park
    Amenities: -Gazebo -Park Benches -Parking: Limited Parking on Street
  • Scott Park
    Home of Franklin Little League, Franklin Girls Softball, & Franklin Boys & Girls Club T-Ball Amenities: -4 Little League Size Diamonds -1 Senior/Softball Size Diamond -Playground -1 Full Basketball Court -Parking: Ample Parking
  • Temple Park
    Amenities: -Playground -1 Rentable Shelter -Open Green Space for Athletic Practices -Parking: Parking Available in Gravel Lot in Front of Park
  • Payne Park
    Amenities: -Small Shelter House -Picnic Tables -Park Benches -Playground -1 Full Basketball Court -Shuffle Board Court -Horseshoe Pit -Parking: Ample Parking
  • Creekside Shelter
    (Large Shelter)
  • Province Shelter
    (Large Shelter)
  • King Shelter
    (Small Shelter)
  • Gazebo
  • Sunset Shelter
    (Large Shelter)
  • Rose Garden
  • Temple Shelter
    (Small Shelter)
  • Elm Picnic Area
  • Pine Picnic Area
  • Ash Picnic Area
  • Sycamore Picnic Area
  • Tulip Picnic Area
  • Redbud Picnic Area
  • Maple Picnic Area
  • Birch Picnic Area
  • Palmer Park
    Amenities: -Playground - Park Benches - Picnic Tables & Grill Parking: Parking is Limited to the Streets Surrounding the Park
  • Schmidt Park
    Amenities: - Playground - Park Benches & Grill - 1 Full Court Basketball Court Parking: Parking is Limited to Street Along Edge of Park
  • Dog Park
    Annual membership passes to the Province Park Dog Park are issued for a one-year period. There will be a limited number of annual membership passes sold each year and memberships will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. All owners/members must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and present proof of current vaccinations for their dogs as part of the membership application process. Owners/members are responsible for keeping their dogs’ vaccinations current and up-to-date at all times. Members may visit the Province Park Dog Park during regular park hours, from dawn to dusk. An annual dog park membership consists of a collar tag for each dog and a gate access card for the owner. The collar tag must be visible on the dog while using the off leash zone. The tag for each dog is $35 per dog, per tag. Additional dog tag is $12. Only one gate access card is allowed per household. The cost for a replacement gate access card is $10.
  • Blue Heron Disc Goft Course
    Blue Heron Disc Golf Course opened in Franklin in October of 2011. The completion of the course was a joint effort between Franklin Parks & Recreation, Duke Energy, and the Blue Heron Disc Golf Club. Many of the holes were sponsored by various Franklin area businesses. The course at Blue Heron Park helps to fill a void in disc golf courses in the area. There are almost 30 courses in Indiana, but a large majority are from Indianapolis and to the north. The Blue Heron course has 25 holes with a total distance course length of 7,236 feet.
  • Cultural Arts & Recreation Center
    The Cultural Arts & Recreation Center at 396 Branigin Boulevard offers 30,000 square feet of space for programs and activities offered by our department. The Mountain Dew Climbing Wall will challenge young and old alike. Our newly renovated Fitness Center is available for those who want a challenging workout and is ideal for anyone wanting to tone up and gain strength. The walking/running track is also available for improving your cardiovascular fitness. The Recreation Center offers space for dance/theater, creative arts, preschool programs, exercise, conditioning, and a full-sized gymnasium. Locker rooms with shower facilities are available. Facility membership cards or a daily fee are required for the use of the Recreation Center.

    http://www.franklinparks.org
  • Blue Heron Shelter
    (Large Shelter)
  • Active Adult Center
    Those 55 and better are invited to join the Franklin Active Adult Center located at 160 E. Adams Street. We are open 9-3, Monday through Friday, and there is always something fun going on at the AAC! Our members enjoy opportunities to participate in exercise, games, crafts, cards, painting, line-dancing, singing, short-term classes, day trips and more! Our monthly lunch and learns, pitch-ins, and special events offer a variety of speakers, information, and entertainment as well as the best food in town. Join us for a day trip around Central Indiana, the monthly birthday party, an individual or small group class, an afternoon movie, or to swap stories around the coffee pot. Wherever your interests lie, we've got you covered! If we don't, just tell one of us and we will do our best to make it happen! Senior Centers are an important gateway not only to friends and fun but to services and resources in the community. By staying in the know, keeping your brain and body active, and becoming involved in a caring community of friends, the AAC can help you make the most of every day. Come check us out, pick up a newsletter, grab some coffee and visit. You'll be glad you did!