Park Amenities
Playground and Play Pods
The park district partnered with the Kiwanis Club of Anderson Hills to renovate the “Lucky Lanier All-Children’s Playground” and create a unique and innovative play space, accessible to children of varying abilities. The playground components are easily reachable by ramp and by transfer platform and include a swing structure and ADA approved sand surfacing.
The Veterans Park Playground complement’s another inclusive play environment at Beech Acres Park.
Nature play pods are positioned along the gravel trail, offering natural play elements for children to enjoy during their walk.
Athletic Fields
Depending on the season, Veterans Park offers a top-notch, competition level ball diamond and two soccer fields.
Hike/Bike Trail
.6 miles of paved and gravel trail. Veterans Park features a perimeter trail that is partially gravel and partially paved. The wooded section of the trail is gravel, while the section near the parking lot is paved. There is also a flat, fully paved path in the park core that connects directly to the parking lot. Dogs are permitted on the trail and must be on a 6′ leash at all times.
The trail also features 5 Parcourse FitCircuit stations, including knee lift, chin-up, sit-up, push-up, and bench dip. Thanks to Eagle Scout, John Kammerer, from Troop #445 for raising over $4000 and installing the Parcourse FitCircuit equipment. Many thanks to the following donors: Penn Station, A & A Safety, Mercy Health Plex, PNC Bank, and Doctor’s Committee.
Shelter #1
The shelter is located towards the front of the park, near the playground.
Features:
- Seats 80 people
- 10 eight-foot tables
- Electric (requires an extension cord)
- Shelter lights
- Grill
Shelter #2
This smaller shelter is located at the back of the park, near the fire ring. The fire ring provides a fun, “camp site” atmosphere, terrific for scout groups and get-togethers.
The fire ring is included with the rental of this shelter and available by permit only.
Features:
- Seats 16 people
- 2 eight-foot picnic tables, plus 4 ten-foot benches around the fire ring.
- Electric (requires an extension cord)
- Shelter lights
- Grill
- Fire ring available by permit only
Basketball Court
The outdoor basketball court at Veterans Park is located towards the back of the park. The glass backboards are a new feature for the park; Veterans Park’s basketball court is one of the park district’s best kept secrets.
The court is available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. To obtain an “exclusive use” permit, call (513) 474-0003.
