Burkhart Plaza

Burkhart Plaza was dedicated in July 2020, and named in honor of longtime Seymour Mayor John Burkhart, who passed away in 2019. Formerly known as One Chamber Square, this area underwent a huge overhaul. The interactive, music-themed plaza connects the downtown area with Crossroads Community Park and is a great place for lunch or to spend some time people-watching in Seymour's historic downtown.

Location: 101 S. Chestnut Street, Seymour IN 47274

Crossroads Community Park

Crossroads Community Park is located at 101 E. Tipton Street and was constructed in 2018. The park features the JCB Pavilion, fitness court, a walking/biking trail, restroom facilities and more than 50 parking spaces. The Park can be rented through the Parks and Recreation Department. The Pavilion is the perfect place to enjoy live music and fun, just steps away from Seymour’s Historic Downtown.

Location: 101 S. Chestnut Street, Seymour IN 47274

Freeman Field Recreational Facility

Freeman Field Recreational Facility is a 67-acre site that has 5 softball/baseball diamonds and soccer fields. Freeman Field Rec. Facility also features 3 shelter houses, an ADA compliant playground, concrete cornhole boards and ping pong table and a 2-mile walk/bike/jogging trail which connects the Park to the Freeman Field Industrial Park. The facility includes an 18-hole disc golf course. Parking was expanded in 2023.

The Grassy Fork Trail offers a 5K course with a covered bridge. Facilities onsite include a concession area, a restroom facility that meets ADA requirements and a maintenance area.

Location - 2476 N. State Rd. 11, Seymour IN 47274

Gaiser Park

Gaiser Park has 9.9 acres, a softball field and volleyball/basketball courts. Onsite you will find a shelter house with electrical service and a maintenance area. Children love the spacious playgrounds which include a sway fun wheelchair accessible feature for handicapped guests. Families enjoy the horseshoe pits, picnic areas and two pickleball courts, with two additional courts under construction. Facilities include ADA accessible bathrooms and concrete cornhole boards.

The Veteran’s Memorial is located at Gaiser Park and was dedicated in 2003. The memorial pays tribute to all veterans, with memorial bricks lining the walkway. The bricks served as a fundraiser for the monument and feature the names and service of veterans.

Bricks are still available for purchase.

Location: 300 S. Park Drive, Seymour IN 47274

Kasting Park

Kasting Park has 16.9 acres and offers four lighted youth league baseball/softball diamonds and two batting cages for league use. There is a sheltered playground structure, bathrooms, maintenance and storage and concession area.

Location: 800 Kasting Road, Seymour IN 47274

Kessler Park

Kessler Park has 6.3 acres and has two lighted youth league baseball/softball diamonds. Onsite you will find a shelter house, a picnic area and a playground. Facilities include a concession area, maintenance area and ADA accessible bathrooms.

Location: 800 E. Brown Street, Seymour IN 47274

Mellencamp Plaza

The Mellencamp Plaza is Seymour's newest pocket park. The Plaza was made possible due to a generous donation from the John Mellencamp family. The Plaza is located directly next to the Mellencamp Mural, which was completed in 2019. The Plaza will offer seating on a beautiful, grassy area in the heart of historic downtown and will serve as a great meeting place during Seymour Oktoberfest.

Click here for more information on the Mellencamp Plaza

Location: 102 W. 2nd Street, Seymour IN 47274

Seymour Community Center

Seymour Community Center is open for older Americans as a meal site Monday through Friday. Social interaction, games, cards, guest speakers, exercise and trips are available for seniors and planned by the Activities Director. The Center is open for drop-in visitation 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and is also available for rental.

The Center is available for rental to local residents by contacting the Park & Recreation Department, at 301-309 North Chestnut Street, 812-522-6420.

Parks and Recreation Bus overs day trips and activities scheduled by the Activities Director.

Shield’s Park & Schurman-Grubb Memorial Skatepark

Shields Park consists of 12.5 acres and is the oldest park in Seymour. It was designated by Meedy Shields in 1852 and offers two baseball/softball diamonds, and two basketball courts. Families enjoy the shelter house with electrical service, picnic areas and playground with equipment intended to be user friendly to both physically and/or mentally challenged guests. Facilities include two concession areas, a bandstand, concrete cornhole boards, ADA accessible bathrooms and a maintenance area with interactive murals.

The Schurman-Grubb Memorial Skatepark is a concrete park with a ¾ bowl, hips, ledges, rails, quarter pipes and more.

Click here for more information on the Schurman-Grubb Memorial Skatepark

Location: 600 Block N. Broadway & Schurman-Grubb Memorial, Seymour IN 47274

Shields Park Pool

Shields Park Pool is a 50-meter pool with a water slide, and diving well, and is located at Shields Park, and is open for public swimming from Memorial Day weekend until school starts in August.

A variety of programs are offered during the season that includes swim lessons, infant/parent lessons, private lessons, dive-in movies, lap swims, water exercises, radio days, and pool rentals. A competitive team hosts an annual meet the second weekend in July.

 Location: 703 N. Park Street, Seymour, IN 47274

Steinker Platz

Steinker Platz, a pocket park tucked into historic downtown Seymour, is located at 212 S. Chestnut St. The park features open green space designed for relaxation and recreation, surrounded by a beautifully landscaped border, which boasts a handcrafted Trellis at the park entrance. This tucked-away gem adds a touch of beauty in between the rich historic buildings of downtown Seymour. Steinker Platz opened in April of 2014.

Location: 212 S. Chestnut Street, Seymour, IN 47274

West Side Park

West Side Park has four acres and is a neighborhood park with a new playground, two shelter houses, a picnic area and a basketball court. Also new to the park are restrooms, a maintenance shop and mechanical room for the under-construction splash pad!

Location: 920 West Jackson St., Seymour IN 47274 

City of Seymour Cemetery

The cemetery was founded in 1816 and was used for 111 years. It was originally owned by the Shields Family, Seymour’s founding family. Many of those buried in the old city cemetery were later moved to Riverview Cemetery. In October 2020, the cemetery was mapped to locate all of the graves and plots were soon offered for sale.

City of Seymour Cycling & Walking Trails

Click here to download a map of pedestrian and cycling public trails

Parks & Recreation Bus - Community Center

The Seymour City Park & Recreation Bus provides the daily transportation (Monday through Friday) to the Seymour Community Center Meal Site.

Parks & Recreation Bus - Day Trips

Day trips are also scheduled at the site, as well as multiple day tour trips in cooperation with Tour Companies.

Some of the popular events attended are the Jackson County Fair, Indiana and Kentucky State Fairs, local festivals and points of interest throughout the state.

Reserve a Public Shelter

Contact the Parks and Recreation Department to reserve a place for a family reunion or picnic at one of the parks.

Reserve a Sports Field

The Parks and Recreation department accepts reservations for ball fields or soccer fields for practice or games. Also, they arrange for the use of One Chamber Square and for the use of the Community Center downtown. 

Memorial Tree/Bench Program

Seymour Memorial Tree/Bench Program

Did you know you can have a tree planted or a bench installed in our parks in memory of a loved one? Once planted, your memorial tree is maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department. Benches can be placed in parks and along trails on city property. Fees are tax deductible. For information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 812-522-6420.