Lapping Park

Lapping Memorial Park
250px The banks of Silver Creek at Lapping Park
Type	Municipal
Location	Clarksville, Indiana
Coordinates	Lat 38.34 Long -85.77
Area	332 acres (0.52 mi²) (0.84 km²)
Operated by	Clarksville Parks Department
Status	Open all year

Lapping Memorial Park is a park located in the town of Clarksville, Indiana. The park is a 332-acre (1.34 km²) park that features play grounds, softball fields, golf, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball space, horseshoe pits, amphitheater, lodge, shelter house, and three hiking trails immersed in a thick wooded scene.

Woodland and wildlife

The western part of the park runs along the banks of Silver Creek. The Knob and Valley Audubon Society (KAVAS) conducted a survey of birds in 1970 in which about 45 species were found to be inhabitants and visitors to the park including species of wood warbler, flycatchers, blue heron and woodpecker birds. Other wild life include deer, beaver, foxes, squirrels, owls, opossum, and raccoons.

External links

• Clarksville Parks