The
largest recreational facility in Attica is the Harrison Hills
Country Club, located just outside the city limits. The course
was originally built in 1923 by the founder of Harrison Steel
Castings Company as a nine-hole course. In 1995 the course was
expanded to a full 18 holes, and today is one of the top public
golf courses in Indiana.
(weblink: www.harrisonhills.com) |
Figure 1.35: The
18th green at Harrison Hills Country Club. |
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Figure 1.36: The Badlands ORV Park offers
700 acres of off-roading.
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Another
large recreational facility near Attica is The Badlands Off Road Vehicle
Park, located in the old quarry just South of Attica. This 700-acre facility
attracts off-road sportsmen from across the nation and has been featured in
numerous national publications. The Badlands is open throughout the year.
(weblink: www.badlandsoffroad.com) |
| Located
east of Downtown in a heavily forested area, Ravine Park is the
largest City park. The park features walking trails, a
playground, a public swimming pool, and picnic facilities.
McDonald Park is located just off
of State Road 28 near the Elementary School. The park has two
lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, playground, and
picnic tables. A bandstand also serves as the focal point of
many community activities. |
| Quibache
Park is on the Wabash riverfront and contains a public access
boat ramp into the river and large open areas for recreation,
picnics, and festivals. Attica’s major summer festival, the
Potawatomi Festival, is also held in this park. |
Figure 1.37: Quibache
Park on the Wabash riverfront. |
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