Discover Rushville: Parks, Art, and History

Explore Rushville through a range of interests: parks and swimming, public art, and local history. If you’re looking for a hotel in Rushville, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Riverside Park: Trails, Art, and Concerts

Riverside Park is on Water Street in downtown Rushville. Its amenities include walking trails and an 18-hole disc golf course. You can explore the park along its trails or plan a round of disc golf.

Overlook Gateway at Riverside Park features a sculpture garden and a splash pad. Outdoor art and water play complement the park’s other amenities. Riverside Park Amphitheater hosts six free concerts each year. If you’re planning to attend a concert, check the dates in advance.

Swimming at Waggener Community Pool

Waggener Community Pool is Rushville’s public swimming pool, located in North Veterans Memorial Park. It has a large water slide and step-free, ground-level access. If swimming is part of your travel plans, its location and amenities offer practical details to consider. Pool features may change, so check the current amenities before your visit.

Buildings, Local History, and Memorials

The Rush County Historical Society in Rushville is located in the Gowdy House, John K. Gowdy’s former red brick home. He served as consul general in Paris under President William McKinley. The house thus connects a specific place in Rushville with the biography of a former diplomat.

The Rushville Historic District was established within the city by a zoning ordinance. It serves to preserve sites, structures, and districts of historic interest while also recognizing the contributions of ancestors to the city’s architectural landscape. The focus here is on Rushville’s built character.

The City of Rushville commissioned the RUSH Sculpture as a permanent art project. It commemorates the bicentennial of Rushville and Rush County. Another memorial is the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Veterans Memorial Park North. It was installed in 2002 and honors those who lost their lives fighting for their country. The two works have different focuses: the RUSH Sculpture represents both the city and the county, while the bridge is dedicated to the fallen.

Plan Your Stay Around Your Interests

The attractions offer different experiences: Riverside Park brings together trails, disc golf, sculptures, and concerts, while Waggener Community Pool adds swimming to the options. Historic sites range from the Gowdy House to the Historic District’s preservation purpose and public memorials. As you plan your stay in Rushville, consider which of these perspectives matters most to you.

Park and pool amenities may change. A quick check before your visit can help you take the latest details about each amenity into account when planning.

For an overview of the wider area, see Rush County.