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Our parks & recreational facilities are here to serve the community needs.
Over the years we have taken great pride in the continued efforts to maintain and upgrade our parks to provide the
most favorable environment for many types of recreational activities. From picnics to hiking our trails....swingsets
to basketball to horse shoes....our parks are considered "top notch" in all respects!
~Our Mission Statement~
The Mission of the Avon-Washington Township Parks & Recreation Department is to
provide individuals and their families quality recreation in an excellent environment. To protect, maintain, and wisely
use the natural and recreational resources available for the benefit of the community and it's visitors.
History
Opened in 1989, the Washington Township Community Park provides a wealth of facilities for township residents.
Purchased with the assistance of a $250,000 grant from the LWCF (Land, Water and Conservation Fund), we currently maintain
73.5 acres. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people visit the park on an annual basis. We also have one
of the last remaining Iron Whipple Truss Bridges in Indiana, circa 1876. It spans White Lick Creek and many people are
not aware, but the road that passes over the bridge was originally named "Indianapolis Rd." because it linked the County seat
in Danville with Indianapolis. We refer to it as the "Horse and Buggy U.S. 36". The last know vehicular traffic
to pass over the bridge was a Fire Engine in 1972, when the previous owners house burnt to the ground. In 1999, the
bridge deck was replaced and side rails were recreated and installed for added protection for pedestrian traffic.
We are looking forward to recreating the decorative art work as well as paint the bridge to fully
restore it to it's original luster!
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