Located just 30 minutes south of Indianapolis, Franklin is a small town in Johnson County with lots of fun for families. It’s where you will find Youngs Creek Park, with one of the coolest playgrounds and splash pads in Central Indiana — and the largest playground in Franklin! At Youngs Creek Park, you’ll find a gigantic playground for all ages, an awesome splash pad, an amphitheater for concerts in the summer, and lots more.
Youngs Creek Park Features
Some of the features of Youngs Creek Park include:
- an amphitheater with 5,000-person lawn seating capacity
- walking and bike paths, with connections to the Franklin Greenway Trail system at Jefferson and Walnut Street
- a pedestrian bridge that connects the park to the Franklin Greenway Trail
- eight shaded pickle ball courts
- wide-open, grassy green space
- several restrooms
- drinking fountains
Youngs Creek Park has been designed to be the downtown hub for festivals and events.
Youngs Creek Park Playground
Most importantly for families with young children: Youngs Creek Park has an amazing playground! The park features the largest playground in the city and the city’s first spray park / splash pad, featuring 18-interactive water play features and plenty of shade. The park includes several restrooms, drinking fountains, picnic areas, benches and open space.
Playground for Older Kids
The playground for older kids is probably one of the first things you see — it’s huge! The playground structure offers lots of opportunities to climb, with ropes to climb, multiple slides, stairs, bridges and lots more. It’s a great place for active kids to burn off some energy.
One of the great things about Youngs Creek Park playground is that there is lots of shade and places for grown-ups to sit. It’s an enjoyable space for everyone!
Toddler PlaygroundÂ
The toddler playground is a lot smaller than the main playground, but still offers fun for babies and young kids. You’ll find pint-sized equipment like a rope bridge, rope climber, and musical intruments. Both of the playgrounds are outfitted with a rubberized material, so the ground is nice and soft.
Youngs Creek Park Spray Park
When it’s time to cool off, head to the Youngs Creek Park spray park / splash pad, the only one in the town of Franklin. The splash pad has multiple, gentle water features that shower down, as well as water features that bubble up from the ground. The splash pad is wheelchair accessible, too. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
More Info
Youngs Creek Park is located at 237 W. Monroe St. in Franklin. For more information, visit the park’s website.
