7 great places in the Indy area to fly a kite
Spring is good for kite-flying for three reasons: It's pleasant outdoors, there's usually a breeze, and the trees don't have too many leaves. Leaves block the wind.
This, according to the Hoosier Kitefliers Society, whose members would know since they fly kites year-round, even in February on frozen lakes. (The next HKS event, a choreographed-to-music exhibition by internationally known fliers, is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 in Shipshewana, Ind.)
What the fliers look for, optimally, are flat, grassy, open spaces.
Here are seven such spots, some of which are on private property, so you'll need to ask permission:
Fort Harrison State Park
This is a former U.S. military base located on Indy's northeast side.
Sahm Park
Plenty of room to let out the line here.
Garfield Park
Indy's oldest city park, on the south side, in a part of town that's getting increasingly hip.
Zionsville United Methodist Church
9644 Whitestown Road, Zionsville
Kite enthusiasts on Indy's northwest side will want to try this spot.
Northwestway Park
This northwest-side open space also is a haven for disc golfers. It and kiting can co-exist.
Soccer field next to Colts Complex
If you fly here, you may get a glimpse of Andrew Luck or some other athlete coming and going.
Washington Township Park (near the amphitheater)
Fly your kite among people fishing in stocked ponds and playing sand volleyball.
Contact Star reporter Will Higgins at (317) 444-6043. Follow him on Twitter @WillRHiggins.