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Brittlebank Park

Brittlebank park occupies 40 acres in Northwest Mount Vernon. The park features Brittlebank Pool, ballfields, playgrounds, four lighted tennis courts, two shelter houses and a pond. Brittlebank Pool is the city's only public pool. It includes two diving boards, a water slide, baby pool, and has handicap accessibility. The pool is also available for private parties. Continue reading

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Church Park Basketball Court

Nestled between Church Park and the Workingmen’s Institute, the Church Park basketball court is a great spot for a full court pickup game or a half court game of HORSE.

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Maclure Park

Maclure Park is a mid-twentieth century holdover, with a two story wooden bandshell, picnic tables and an old fashioned metal playground with a merry-go-round, swing set and slide. The park can be rented through the town of New Harmony for family reunions or other outdoor gatherings. Continue reading

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Riverbend Park Amphitheater

With its wonderful Ohio River backdrop, Riverbend Park Amphitheater in Mount Vernon has quickly become a popular spot for weddings and other large gatherings. Continue reading

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Murphy Park

Murphy Park is a large public park featuring both old and new style playgrounds, a basketball court, fitness stations and abundant spaces for picnics or other outdoor activities, including a shelter house that can be rented for special occasions. Its playgrounds include Playtopia, which is designed for children of all ages and includes wooden walkways and castles, as well as a fenced area for two to four-year-olds with a playhouses representing New Harmony’s main street. It is ADA accessible. It also features camping spaces with water and electric. Continue reading

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