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Gill Family Aquatic Center(Rent Me)

This water park is a great place to bring the family. The features of GFAC are as follows zero depth entry, play feature, lazy river, hydrotherapy, vortex, 2 over 120ft waterslides, diving board, and a splash pad. For more information about the Gill Family Aquatic Center click here!

Train Station(Weekend Rental)(Weekday Rental)

This community center boosts a seating capacity of 100 people and includes a full service kitchen facility. Tables and chairs are included in the rental. This space also includes a fireplace, historic themed pictures and paintings, as well as views of the park. This facility is ideal for parties, receptions, and family reunions.

Tennis Courts(Rosemary Helton Open)

Ellis Park is home to the only public clay tennis courts in Indiana. The courts are open to the public only during park hours. Lighting is available upon request. Home of the Rosemary Helton Open Tennis Tournament.

Shelter House # 1(Rent Me)

A 40 x70 covered shelter house with electricity and picnic tables. Playground and Barbeque facility are close be. Restrooms and parking are within a short walking distance.

Shelter House # 2 (Rent Me)

A 60 x 40 covered shelter house with electricity and picnic tables. Views of White Lick Creek and the north park are plentiful.

Playground Features

Ellis park has three different playground areas. The first and most well known is Playscape. Playscape was built by the group known as "Friends of the Park" in 1998. A smaller playground feature in 1999 was built next to the restrooms in North Park. In 2003 the playground equipment located next to Shelter House #1 was updated. For pictures of these features click here.

Rotary Gazebo

The Gazebo is used as a trail head for the park. It features a map of all the parks, two benches, and a water fountain for you and your dog. Click here for pictures

Gazebo (Rent Me)

A small gazebo located near the south entrance to Ellis Park. This beautiful setting includes a flower garden. The gazebo would be an ideal location for a small outdoor wedding, birthday party, intimate concert, reunion, or for photographs.

Baseball & Softball fields (Softball League)

The park has several fields for this sport. Ball fields are as follows a little league stadium, Sam Thompson Field for softball, and two Pee-Wee diamonds.

Football Field(4 on 4 Flag Football Tournament)

Home of the Danville Junior Football League this facility has been providing the town of Danville the opportunity for recreation for decades.

Basketball Courts (3 on 3 Tournament)

The basketball courts in Ellis Park were added in 1996.

Blanton House (Weekend Rental)(Weekday Rental) (Pics)

In 2001, the Town purchased the Blanton house and remaining 20 acres to round out the nature park. The house has undergone some renovations and is now marketed as the Blanton House Retreat and Conference Center. Because of the beautiful grounds and intimate atmosphere, the Blanton House has become a favorite location for weddings and receptions in the Danville area.

Blanton Woods

Mrs. Jeanette Blanton and family donated 53 acres of woodland to the Town of Danville in 1993. The property is comprised of lower floodplain, upland forest and open meadows. Mrs. Blanton donated the land with the agreement that it would be strictly used for nature study. She asked that no "active recreational" areas ever be built on the property. The property was named "Blanton Woods Nature Park". In the year 2000, after the passing of Mrs. Blanton, the town was offered the purchase of her home and another 20 acres. So, the town council agreed to buy the property. That house is now known as the Blanton House Conference and Retreat Center. The house is available for weddings, retreats, meetings, and small parties. In 2003, the park department purchased land off of Columbia Street to physically join together Blanton Woods and Ellis Park. At that point in time a $150,000 pedestrian bridge was erected over White Lick Creek. Thousands of hikers have enjoyed walking to and from both parks. The Blanton Estates are truly one of Danville's finest assets. For a Map of Blanton Woods please click here Danville Parks and Recreation Park Map

Danville Skate Park

SKATE PARK CLOSED ALL ASSETS SOLD AS OF APRIL 1, 2009

Sledding Hill

The sledding hill at Ellis Park has been an attraction for many years. All participants will sled at there own risk. Click here for Pictures.

Park Office(7:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday)(600 E. Main St.)

Danville Parks and Recreation Department is operated from this facility.

Trails(Map)

The town of Danville has miles of trails and sidewalks. The parks trails connect in to most of them. The trail system includes a � mile paved trail which was constructed in the year 2000. The paved trail connects to Blanton Woods which contains over two miles of all terrain trails.

Amphitheater(Rent Me)

This facility is ideal for hosting concerts. You must work collaboratively with the park staff to arrange special events at this site. In addition, you must also rent Shelter House # 2 when wishing to rent the Amphitheater to avoid two-party conflicts.

All of the buildings in Ellis Park are available for rental by the public.

Please refer to Park Facility Rental Information for additional questions.

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