User:SeeEarth/Southwestway Project

The Southwestway Park Project is a part of an experimental floodplain reforestation program. It was performed by the department of CEES (Center of Earth and Environmental Scientists) at IUPUI (Indiana Univeristy–Purdue University Indianapolis). Southwestway Park is located approximately ten miles south of downtown Indianapolis within Decatur Township and is the second largest park in the Indy Parks and Recreation system. This 587-acre regional park includes natural and cultural landscapes. Southwestway Park is the second largest park in the Indy Parks and Recreation system. The park aminities include trail system and recreational sports.The park also has amenities such as picnic shelters and playgrounds that are heavily used.However, the park has a stronger emphasis on passive rather than active recreation.

To get more information about this project, please check the Official Site at the end of the page.