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Simon Moon Park

Looking for the ideal playground for toddlers, preschoolers and big kids? You’ll find lots of fun at Simon Moon Park in Westfield! This newly remodeled park has a lot of new features as of August 2026, and has even more to offer kids and their caregivers.

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Fun + Colorful Playground

Located off of 171st Street in Westfield, Simon Moon Park has an all-new smart playground for all ages, featuring interactive learning experiences. The playground equipment has mobile devices that tell the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen.

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There are lots of things to climb and play with, including play structures for babies and toddlers, and a separate structure with a net that’s perfect for older kids. The ground is a nice, soft Astroturf material to help cushion landings. One of the great things about Simon Moon Park is that, because the playground is all in one spot, it’s easy to see your child from wherever they are on the playground.

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One of the highlights of Simon Moon Park is the giant sandhill crane, named Ichabod, which also serves as a fun place for young kids to play. The 9.5-foot-tall structure is made of Robinia wood, and is the first compound sculpture crane play element of its kind in the country.

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Other Park Features

Other new features at Simon Moon Park include an additional picnic shelter, and improvements throughout the surrounding space.
You’ll also find a floating kayak launch and dock providing improved access to the water A new outdoor learning pavilion overlooking the water. Visitors can rent kayaks at Simon Moon Park by scaning the QR Code at the kayak rental kiosk. Rental fees charged.
The park also has a new boardwalk that’s perfect for strolls around the pond. The sledding hill has also been redesigned, and includes a new four-season warming pavilion overlooking the park.
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More Info

Simon Moon Park is located at 3044 E 171st Street in Westfield. It’s open from dawn to dusk. Find more info here. 
Indy's Child Staff
Indy's Child Staff
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