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 Garvin Park - Evansville, IN
N 37° 59.646 W 087° 33.817
16S E 450511 N 4205310
Old, large park in Evansville, IN
Waymark Code: WMHYVC
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2013
Views: 1
Garvin Park is one of the oldest parks in Evansville. It opened in 1915 with the purcahse of 90 acres of land from Thomas Garvin, the namesake of the park. The park is bordered by historic minor league baseball stadium, Bosse Field.
The park is an 80 acre area that is home to several distinct features. There is a large stocked lake, stocked with rainbow trout among other fish. There are 2 playground areas, a public swimming pool, 4 youth baseball fields, the minor league baseball field, and a walking trail around the lake.
The park was designed by a student of famous park engineer, Frederick Law Olmsted. It is located at the termination of N. Main St.
Name: Garvin Park
Street Location: N Main St
Local Municipality: Evansville
State/Province, etc.: IN
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Thomas Garvin
Date Established: 1915
Picnic Facilities: pavillion, tables
Recreational Facilities:
playgrounds, swimming, baseball, horseshoes, walking trail, fishing, tennis, basketball
Fountains: Garvin Fountain
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Garvin Lake
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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