Parks & Recreation

Why would a small Central Indiana town set aside over 150 acres of land for public use? After all, that’s well beyond what you’d typically find in a town of this size. The answer: because this isn’t a typical town.
 
The falls on Fall Creek are a part of Pendleton’s heritage. For nearly two centuries, it’s been the      focal point of life here. It only made sense, then, to preserve the area. The falls are at the heart of an expansive park that features nature trails, an Olympic-size swimming pool, meeting facilities, a historical museum, and much more.
 
Falls Park has been the setting for picturesque weddings, family reunions, and countless good memories. So much so that it’s more than a       recreation area—it’s a part of who we are.

Fall Creek Golf Club is a public course with a             tradition and history as rich as any private facility. The origins of the club date back to the First World War, when it served as a picturesque              recreation spot for Pendleton’s residents.

Pendleton boasts one of the finest public pools in Central Indiana. Its official name is Alvin D. Brown Memorial Swimming Pool. But around here, we usually just call it “Brown Pool.” With its curly slide, attractive deck area, and plenty of              recreational opportunities, Brown Pool is the             perfect place to spend a summer day.

Interestingly, Pendleton’s first public swimming pool was Fall Creek itself. If you visit the falls in Falls Park, you’ll see where the creek was dammed in order to create a swimming area. (Look really closely and you’ll find even more signs of the old swimming hole—namely steps leading into the water and the remnants of where a diving board was once anchored into the rock.)