Parks

Downs has a wealth of recreational opportunities for those with a wide range of interests.

Team and individual sports include softball, baseball for all ages, recreational biking and walking, golfing, bowling, tennis, swimming and sunning. Children can take advantage of the playground equipment at two different parks in the City. The picturesque beauties of the Solomon Valley lend themselves to wonderful photography and painting opportunities during every season of the year!

< Downs Memorial Park

Located between U.S. Highway 24

and Delaware Street.

Memorial Park honors departed loved ones, and the sign at left lists those who have left memorial money for the expansion and upkeep of the park.

<A nice selection of playground equipment sits at the east edge of Memorial Park.

Other features of the park:

-Tennis courts

-Sand volleyball pit

-Skateboard park

-Ball Field

-Restrooms/concession stand

-Picnic tables

-Ise historical marker & Downs directory

<This new pavilion at Memorial Park is a great gathering place for picnics and other events during the warm weather months.

< Downs City Park

Located just north of the City Pool.

Also located in this area:

-Basketball courts to west of pool.

<The City Pool is located in the Downs City Park area and offers cool recreation during the summer months.

NEW DEPOT PICS COMING SOON!!!!

< Railroad Park

This park is located on Main Street in Downs and features a beautiful gazebo that has been the site for many events.

The gazebo has been the site of several weddings since it was built. (See below)

NEW DEPOT PICS COMING SOON!!

< South Ball Fields

Located south of east Commercial Street

Two ball fields at the park are in constant use during the summer months. Restrooms and a concession stand are located here, also.

< Downs Golf Club, Inc.

Located 4 miles north of Downs on Highway 181

Attractive 9-hole course with excellent native grass fairways serving Downs and the surrounding area