Aetna Park (Gary, Indiana)

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From the Gary Parks and Recreation Master Plan:

"Location: 1200 Allen
Size: 3.47 acres
GPS point: N41° 35.526’ and W87° 17.071’
Type: Pocket Park
Condition: Serious
Accessibility: Poor
Within 48 months the City will post signs at Aetna Park Pavilion and will otherwise inform the public that it has provided equivalent accessible facilities and recreation programs at Glen Ryan Park, located nearby this facility.
General Description:
This neighborhood park and ball field is located just far enough off Allen St. to feel pleasantly secluded. In addition to the baseball field being in fairly good condition, the basketball court has also been reasonably well-maintained. However, the rubble from the partially demolished dugout, aging playground equipment with broken edges, and substantial graffiti make the neighborhood feel more dangerous than the surrounding homes warrant.

Existing Amenities/Programs:
Baseball field
Press box
Dugout (x2, critical condition)
Tennis court
Basketball court (good condition)
Playground equipment
Swing set
Pavilion"