The best parks & outdoor spots in Greenwood

Plainfield’s Franklin Park just got a glow-up, with new pickleball courts, more hoops, a refreshed baseball diamond, and upgraded playgrounds plus a new dog park. Trails roll right through, and you can reserve the big shelter through the Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center for easy get-togethers.

From the Greencastle newsletter, October 2, 2026

Large public park with a lake for fishing, a disc golf course & walking trails plus play equipment.

From shaded trails and lakes to a splash pad, playgrounds, and a legit disc golf course, Hummel Park has space for kids, rec leagues, and your sanity. Locals love the summer concerts at the Performing Arts Center and the spread of shelters and pavilions for gatherings.

From the Greencastle newsletter, October 21, 2026

This 1,700-acre park offers activities such as cross-country skiing, fishing & hiking.

Historic and music-soaked, Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground pairs RV and tent sites with cozy cabins, home to the longest running bluegrass festival in the world. Claim your spot, catch sets on two stages, then wander into late-night campsite jams that feel like Brown County at its best.

From the Columbus newsletter, October 10, 2026

Neighborhood park featuring a splash pad, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, and basketball court.

Relaxed park with a large playground area for younger kids, plus basketball and tennis courts.

Playground and splash pad at a park where kids and their dogs can have fun, plus trails.

Park, including fields, for soccer teams and youth clubs, plus a playground and a splash pad.