Locust Grove has 4 parks–each with its own charm.

Pipe Springs Park

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History of Pipe Springs Park (pdf)

Pipe Springs Park is on the site of a Civil War battle. It is also a place where LG-ites for many generations have come to drink the spring water that flows down the hill on the south side of the park. It is a wonderful place for a picnic, family gathering, reunion, etc. The shelters are very well made and there are plenty of them. This park is located just east of town on scenic 412.

 

Kiddie Park

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Kiddie Park is located one block north of Main on Delaware. It is a well-shaded, no-frills park for children to run around in and play on some old-fashioned park toys. It’s also a great place to bring a book and sit under an oak tree and read.

 

Gorda Park

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Gorda Park is located in a residential area south of downtown. It is a shady park with lots of running space for kids, though most of it is on a hill, as the park surrounds a valley that has a hidden spring in it. There is a picnic shelter with 2 grills, a basketball court, and several rides–swings, slide, monkey bars, etc.

Water Tower Hill Park

While not actually a working park, it is city property that is dedicated to park uses. The water tower used to be here, and now it’s just a hill. It’s a pretty hill though. It would be a great place for a little nature trail.