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With a number of state parks and local recreation areas ,
Southern Indiana is ideal for any number of outdoor pursuits .

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PARKS + RECREATION

With a number of state parks and local recreation areas ,
Southern Indiana is ideal for any number of outdoor pursuits .
Swimming , fishing , kayaking , canoeing , bird watching , hiking , biking and more are readily available to enthusiasts at all levels , while traditional playgrounds , water parks , ball fields and more are maintained by local parks departments .
With nearly 100 public parks — several designed by world famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead — Louisville also offers a wealth of recreational opportunities .
The extremely popular Louisville Waterfront Park running along the Ohio River is linked to Jeffersonville by way of the Big Four Bridge , allowing easy access by foot or bike to both sides of the river .

PARKS DEPARTMENTS

In addition to parks and playgrounds , most parks departments also offer a wide variety of activities and classes for kids through adults .
Clarksville Parks and Recreation clarksvilleparks . com 812-283-5313
Maintains 10 parks , including a seven-field Little League park , nature preserve , public swimming pool and a splash pad .
Floyd County Parks and Recreation floydcountyparks . org 812-948-5360
Maintains nine parks , including a softball facility and woodland with nature trails .
Harrison County Parks & Recreation harrisoncountyparks . com 812-738-8236
Maintains nine parks , including a public swimming pool and a Civil War battle park .
Jeffersonville Parks and Recreation jeffparks . org 812-285-6440
Maintains more than 30 parks of varying sizes and purpose , including a public swimming pool , nature trails , ballpark facilities , dog park and seasonal ice skating rink .
City of New Albany Parks and Recreation cityofnewalbany . com 812-949-5448
Maintains a number of public parks , including ball fields , swim park , and a sports complex with splash pad .
New Albany Flow Park Skatepark Located on New Albany Riverfront
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