I followed the signs winding my way through the countryside until I came to the park itself.
I discovered that this wonderful park was privately owned by The Clayton Robinson Family Foundation. It is also privately funded. The park is open to individuals, social, civic, and religious groups as well as for "educational and recreational purposes".
The park sits on about 250 acres on a farm just outside English Indiana.
The boundaries of Sycamore Springs Park are formed on three sides by The Little Blue River. The park has picnic tables, benches, camping areas (with electricity and running water), and 3 shelter houses (which can be reserved for groups).
The park is very well mowed and manicured with one of the picnic areas sitting among the over 13,000 white pines planted there. There are several ponds on the land which are fed by natural spring water.
The park is open seasonally and has security gates with codes for overnight campers. For reservations and more information check out the website for Sycamore Springs Park
Here are some of the sites we saw while there:
I enjoyed our drive through the park. It was full of people having fun, nature living wild, and scenic vistas along the winding road throughout the site. A great place for a day trip and a picnic.
Until next time: Let your spirit soar as you go BackRoads Exploring!!
