Outdoor Recreation
Vigo County is an outdoor lover’s paradise with the most parks per capita in the state. Explore the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area, a haven for birdwatching, hiking, and peaceful paddling along scenic waterways. Enjoy hiking at Griffin Bike Park, kayaking at Fowler Park, or fishing in serene lakes. Hawthorn Park provides a tranquil escape, while Deming Park offers some of the best family-friendly amenities in the area. With two stellar public golf courses, three disc golf courses, a community pool, and new splash pads, our city and county parks provide endless opportunities for outdoor fun.
Golf Courses
Hulman Links Golf Course
- 990 N Chamberlain St
Hulman Links is a 18 hole course featuring 7225 yards of golf from the longest tees…
Marks Par 3
- 2401 N Chamberlain St
Eighteen holes (13 par 3s and five par 4s), executive-type course concessions…
Rea Park Golf Course
- 3500 S 7th St
Rea Park, located at 3500 South 7th in Terre Haute, is a 18 hole course featuring…
Idle Creek Golf Course
- 5353 Eldridge Rd.
Idle Creek Golf Course is a premier 18-hole championship course nestled in a…
City & County Parks - Home to Most Parks Per Capita in Indiana
Brittlebank Park
- 2100 Grant St
A versatile destination offering a playground, shelter, basketball court, and a…
Collett Park
- 7th and Maple Avenue
Collett Park, a cherished community landmark since its dedication in 1883, is listed…
Deming Park
- 500 Fruitridge Ave.
Deming Park, the largest in Terre Haute’s park system, spans 177 scenic acres of…
Dobbs Memorial Park
- 5170 E. Poplar Dr.
Dobbs Memorial Park offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural history…
Fairbanks Park
- 1100 Girl Scout Ln
Fairbanks Park, nestled along the Wabash River, features beautiful sculptures, an…
Fowler Park
- 3000 E. Oregon Church Rd
Enjoy a peaceful day at Fowler Lake, where you can swim at the beach, fish for bass…
Griffin Bike Park
- 10700 Bono Rd
Griffin Bike Park is a premier destination in Terre Haute, Indiana, offering a…
Hawthorn Park
- 6067 E. Old Maple Avenue
Discover a serene natural retreat at Hawthorn Park, a multi-purpose destination…
JI Case Wetland Wildlife Refuge
- Maple Ave.
The J.I. Case Wetland Wildlife Refuge, established in 1984, is a serene 50.3-acre…
Markle Mill Park
- 4905 N. Mill Dam Road
Markle Mill Park, a registered historic landmark, offers visitors a serene setting…
Ohio Boulevard
- Ohio Blvd
Ohio Boulevard, a designated historic landmark listed on the National Register of…
Prairie Creek Park
- 3230 West French Drive
Situated on West French Drive, Prairie Creek Park is accessible from both U.S. 41…
Ruble Park
- 400 East Dallas Drive
Ruble Park, located adjacent to Ivy Tech Community College’s main Terre Haute campus…
Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area
- 110 East National Ave
The Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) spans 3,652 acres of bottomland forest and…
City & Country Trails
National Road Heritage Trail
- Hwy 40
The National Road Heritage Trail, spanning approximately 6.5 miles, stretches from…
Hulman Street Trail
- Hulman St
The Hulman Street Trail, approximately 3 miles long, offers a flat, well-maintained…
Riley Spur Trail
- Lama St
The Riley Spur Trail, located in southeastern Vigo County, is a scenic 1.5-mile path…
Dobbs Trail
- 5170 E. Poplar Dr.
The Dobbs Trail, less than 1 mile long, provides a scenic connection between two of…