Bertha Ross Park (Indianapolis, Indiana)
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Bertha Ross, this park's namesake, was active in Indianapolis' public schools and was an early proponent of youth sports as a deterrent to criminal activity. Ross founded a baseball league for children between the ages of seven and 15, and raised money each year to outfit 12 teams with bats, mitts, uniforms and coaches. Ross had only one rule: any child playing in her league could not get into any trouble.
This 12 acre park was acquired in 1925, and was known originally as Golden Hill Park.
AMENITIES
Playground
Baseball Diamonds (2)
Basketball Courts (2)
Picnic Shelters (2)
This 12 acre park was acquired in 1925, and was known originally as Golden Hill Park.
AMENITIES
Playground
Baseball Diamonds (2)
Basketball Courts (2)
Picnic Shelters (2)
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 39°49'13"N 86°10'52"W
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- Brickyard Crossing Golf Course 5 km
- White River State Park 5.4 km
- Saddlebrook Golf Course 5.9 km
- Lilly Recreation Park 9 km
- Buffer Park Golf Course 13 km
- Eagle Creek Park 15 km
- Southern Dunes Golf Course 18 km
- Southwestway Park 19 km
- Hummel Park 24 km
- Crown Hill 1.1 km
- United Northwest 1.7 km
- Butler-Tarkington 2 km
- Riverside 2.4 km
- Crooked Creek 3.1 km
- Marion County 6.1 km
- Center Township 6.3 km
- Washington Township 7 km
- Wayne Township 8.7 km
- Pike Township 9 km