DIRECTIONS TO PARKS from major highways.  Call us for specific directions or do an internet map search using the park address.

PARK LOCATIONS:

Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center is located at Three Rivers County Park at the intersection of 28^th Avenue and Colorado Street in Lake Station.  Coming from west of I-65 on I-80/94:  Exit I-80/94 at Central Avenue then left (west) to Colorado Street.  Turn left (south) on Colorado, go over the highway and straight into Three Rivers County Park and Bellaboo’s.  Coming from east of Ripley Street (US 51) on I-80/94: Exit I-80/94 at Ripley Street (US 51) south (exit 15).  At Central Avenue turn right (west) onto Central for 3 miles to Colorado Street.  Turn left (south) onto Colorado, go over the highway and straight into Three Rivers County Park and Bellaboo’s.

Buckley Homestead is located 4.5 miles west of Interstate 65 just south of Route 2 on Hendricks Road in Lowell .  Exit I-65 west at Rt. 2 toward Lowell to Hendricks, then south for 1/4 mile to the visitor center parking lot.  The farmstead is a short walk along the trail.

Conway Observatory at Buckley Homestead is located 4.5 miles west of Interstate 65 just south of Route 2. Exit I-65 west at Rt. 2 toward Lowell to Hendricks Road , then south to the “T” at Belshaw.  East (left) on Belshaw to the first right ( Chase Street ) and south for one mile. 

Cedar Creek Family Golf Center is located at 10483 W.109^th Avenue in Cedar Lake , only ¼ mile east of Rt. 41 on Rt. 231.

Deep River County Park is located at 9410 Old Lincoln Highway at the intersection of County Line Road and 73^rd Avenue .  From I-65 and Route 30 go east 4 miles on Route 30 to Randolph Street , then north to the first stop sign and east to the park. 

Deep River Waterpark is located at 9001 East U.S. 30 only 4 ½ miles east of I-65 on Route 30 in Merrillville .

Gibson Woods Nature Preserve is located at 6201 Parrish Avenue in Hammond .  From I/80-94 take Cline Avenue north to the169th exit then west to Parrish and north to the park.

Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park is located at 21690 Range Line Road , Hebron .  Exit I-65 east at Rt. 2 toward Hebron for about one mile to Clay Street ( Range Line Road ) then south for five miles to the park.

Lake County Parks Greenhouse is located east of the Park and Visitor Services facility at 8305 Randolph Street.  From I-65 and Route 30 travel east for about 4 miles to Randolph Street then south for about ¼ mile to the park gate on the east.

Lake Etta County Park is located at 4891 West 29^th Avenue in Gary .  Exit 80/94 at Burr Street south to the stop light at 29^th and east to the park.

Lemon Lake County Park is located at 6322 W 133^rd Avenue between Crown Point and Cedar Lake.   Exit I-65 at the Route 231 exit and go west toward Crown Point to Indiana St. Rt. 55 then south to 133^rd Avenue and west for about 3 miles to the park.

Oak Ridge Prairie County Park is located at 301 South Colfax Street in Griffith , In.  Travel Main Street in Griffith to Colfax, then turn right (south) on Colfax for ½ mile to the park gate on the east side of the street.

Stoney Run County Park is located at 142^nd & Union Street about seven miles east of Crown Point .  Exit I-65 at route 231 toward Hebron .  Just past Leroy, turn left on 145^th Avenue and follow the road to the front gate.

Three Rivers County Park is located at the intersection of 28^th Avenue and Colorado Street in Lake Station.  Traveling from the west: Exit I-80/94 at Central Avenue then left (west) to Colorado Street.  Turn left (south) on Colorado, go over the highway and straight into Three Rivers County Park.  Coming from east of Ripley Street (US 51) on I-80/94: Exit I-80/94 at Ripley Street (US 51) south (exit 15).  At Central Avenue turn right (west) onto Central for 3 miles to Colorado Street.  Turn left (south) onto Colorado, go over the highway and straight into Three Rivers County Park.  Note: There is no exit at Central Avenue from eastbound on I-80/94.

Turkey Creek Golf Course and Banquet on the Green is located at 6400 Harrison Street in Merrillville .  Exit I-65 west at 61^st Avenue to Harrison Street , then south for ¼ mile.

Whihala Beach County Park is located at 1561 Park Road in Whiting.  From Indianapolis Blvd take 117^th to the park. 

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Updated 1/5/10