Outdoor Recreation
With peaceful greenways, a majestic waterfall, two world-class environmental centers, picturesque trails, and plenty of opportunities to explore wildlife, you are bound to find an outdoor adventure perfect for exploring year-round.
Fun is always in season in Richmond / Wayne County, Indiana!
On scenic Brookville Reservoir. Boat sales and rental, full service marina, golf course, restaurant, and lounge with lakeside dining.
A 15 acre lake stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and catfish.
The Middlefork Reservoir Park is a 405-acre facility which boasts a 177-acre stream and spring-fed lake. In addition to fishing and boating, the park offers indoor and outdoor picnic areas, a new playground, hiking trails, a Bark Park, and is an excellent setting for EAGLE WATCHING and enjoying an afternoon in the sun.
Enjoy a quiet oasis as you paddle out onto the Middlefork Reservoir. Six four-seat paddleboats (weight limit 550 pounds) and two rowboats (weight limit 350) are available to rent. Paddleboats and rowboats are $10 for the first hour and $5 for each additional hour. Canoes are $6 for the first hour and $3 for the following hours.
Located just outside of Wayne County, this family owned farm offers an assortment of fun. From fresh produce, flowers and handmade gifts to a nature play area, petting zoo and nature path. $5 admission, you-cut flowers & pumpkin patch are additional costs.
Canoe on the fastest flowing river in Indiana, the Whitewater River. Rock climbing available.
Voted as one of the top Bike Trails in the state of Indiana by Indiana Office of Tourism Development.
The brand new music garden features three interactive music installations for children of all ages to enjoy. These installations allow you to dance to your own beat as you strum along metal piping, beat on hub caps and more. Musical sculptures designed by George Stallings.
Learn about donkeys while getting to interact with them on a private farm tour. We also are home to goats, several rescue cats and dogs.
The Indiana University East sculpture exhibit features seven captivating contemporary works. The tranquil outdoor gallery is the perfect place to pause for reflection or enlightenment. Every two years artists from across the United States are invited to submit their work for consideration to be included in the sculpture garden.
Follows CDC Cleaning Protocol
Enjoy a game of pickleball on one of the 8 new lighted courts. Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
Paintball facility with 15 acre woodsball fields and a netted speedball field. Regular and group rates are listed on website. No equipment? No worries, call us to reserve a rental package. Admission charged for players. Spectators free.
The Richmond Bike Loop is a protected bike path that takes you through Richmond's downtown and Depot Districts as well as connecting to the Whitewater Gorge. The Bike Path provides space that is used for bicycles and is separated from motor vehicle travel lanes, parking lanes and sidewalks.
A challenging golf course featuring lots of mature trees, several renovated ponds, watered fairways, and paved paths for year round play. A full line pro shop and a PGA pro with over 25 years experience are here to help you with your game on the driving range, chipping area, or practice green.
Call for details, tee times, and pricing.
The brand new Riverside Heritage Trail is a must see beautiful 1 mile stretch of paved trail that is still a work in progress but safe to use, relaxing, cool, and ready for you. The trailhead is located at North 17th and North J Streets.
Dedicated in 1937, the E.G. Hill memorial Rose Garden honors Richmond's famed Rosarian, Gurney Hill. The All American Garden boasts hundreds of colorful roses, annuals, perennials, and a lacy Victorian gazebo and has been awarded the A.A.R.S. Display Garden Destination. The German Friendship Garden is in honor of our friendship with Zweibrucken, Germany.