Best Picnic Ground Evansville Near Me

4worldlovers: In 1998, the Evansville Parks Foundation received funds from the estates of Bill Moutoux and his sister, Elise Moutoux Trautvetter. After meeting with members of the family, a list of potential improvements to the park was developed.

Designed by architect and past EPF Board Member Dan Engelbrecht, the Moutoux Shelter Pavilion represented a dream realized for the family of Bill Moutoux. Bill had a vision of youth gathering at a central spot to picnic with families, or meet with coaches and fellow soccer players before or after a game. A committee of Foundation volunteers worked with Mr. Engelbrecht and representatives of the Moutoux Park Booster Club to design and construct the Pavilion, valued at $80,000. Mayor Frank McDonald participated in the 1999 dedication of the shelter by kicking out the first soccer ball.

Although enjoyed by many soccer players and fisherman, the park was made more “youth friendly” by the addition of a $20,000 EPF-funded handicapped accessible playground in the fall of 2003. The playground features a central element with multi-levels and slides, plus swings and a separate “climber,“ perfect for older youth interested in gathering and/or testing their physical abilities. The playground’s location, next to the Moutoux Shelter Pavilion, make it a perfect gathering spot for younger siblings of soccer players, as well as families wishing an outing or picnic.

4worldlovers: Burdette Park is a municipally owned and operated facility that provides a recreational and educational environment for patrons of all ages. Burdette Park is comprised of approximately 170 acres of scenic rolling hills in southwestern Indiana. The park management and employees are dedicated to providing a safe, recreational, and educational environment for patrons of all ages.

Burdette Park has one of the largest aquatic centers in the Midwest. From breathtaking slides to an interactive spray park, the Aquatic Center is the place to be cool.

Burdette Park is home to one of the area's premiere event facility. The Discovery Lodge is a beautiful location for a wedding, corporate gathering, and so much more.