Monticello City Park (Monticello, Indiana)

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On the street side park level, there is a lighted basketball court, fenced-in play area, baseball diamond and challenging playground equipment. Park benches, swings and picnic tables welcome families to come and stay while the children play.

City park pavilions are in high demand for gatherings...meetings, birthday and anniversary parties and especially for family reunions. Reservations are recommended. In addition to the open-air Benjamin Pavilion, there is the Anheier Building, an indoor facility.

The Anheier Building is a historic structure funded in the late 1930's through the Work Progress Administration (WPA) Project. The building was originally an open-air picnic pavilion named for Monticello's Mayor Anheier.

To discover the full beauty of the City Park requires exploring the lower park level. Where you will see nature's beauty in a secluded area. A meandering stream crossed by two rustic bridges provides a natural setting for wildlife. Walkways and greenways are here for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the quieter side of nature.

A park for all seasons, the City Park becomes a Winter Wonderland during the holidays. Christmas lights and lighted displays turn the upper park into a holiday greeting card as drive-through visitors experience the wonders of Christmas.

www.monticelloin.gov/parks_city.html