Proctor Park

This park is a Diamond in the rough. It is named after Sgt. Joseph E. Proctor, a Whitesland native Army vet that lost his life in 2006 in the line of duty. located in the back of a housing development and is decent sized. It covers 11 acres. It has 2 covered pavilions with picnic tables (one in the front and one in the back), two playgrounds (also one in the front and one in the back), a huge lake, ample private parking and a memorial for service members at the front of the park and firefighters/policeman in the back. They allow fishing in the lake, but only catch a release. The pavilions are nice and were part of an Eagle Scout project. There are a few projects that are part of the park. The park is really nice and well maintained. There is a small paved walking/jogging/hiking trail that goes around the park. IThe playgrounds are also nice. The smaller one is near the front of the park and the larger one is in the back. The playground has rocks for its floor, so you are guaranteed to bring some home in your shoes. They both consist of a jungle gym of sorts with slides and they also have swings at the playground in the back. The park doubles as a memorial for Service members and police/firefighters. It is very peaceful and serene. The city wants this to be a place where visitors reflect on the lives and sacrifices of those so honored and remembered and give thanks for all those who continue in their footsteps.The park does not have a bathroom structure, but they do have 2 port-a-potties by the parking lot. I really like this park and have spent a lot of time here. It is entertaining for the little ones and peacefully for the big ones.

We really enjoy this little simple park. The play equipment is small, but well maintained. There's a nice picnic area, large lake with benches all around, walking path, and port-a-John if you're desperate. There are war memorials to observe also. We love to come with a picnic and our home school books. We alternate playing, eating, and learning.

This is a very nice park with the front part being a heroes memorial and the back part being for family gatherings with shelters, playgrounds, and a fishing pond. There are several memorials including flags with fountains, numerous dedication plaques, and many bricked sections with names of veterans and other folks who serve and protect. There is also a paved path the leads from the parking lot around the parking lot and extends down to the southern end shelter and playground. A water fountain and benches can also be found along the pond. My only negatives are that there are no restrooms in the park and there is no parking near the rear playground & shelter. The front pairing is very close to the lot. The rear would be a pain to lug supplies from the car to the shelter unless you have a cooler on wheels. The park seemed to be in good condition with the only exception being that it needed a good mowing and a weed spraying for the small starts coming up through some of the bricks in the fountain memorial.Review #867