[4] In 1968 the city bought an additional 167 acres (68 ha) on both sides of Mann Road north of the golf course.

At the time it was anticipated that the area would continue to be used, as it had been when privately owned, for off-road motorcycling; however, environmental concerns prevented that from happening.

In late 1984 the city obtained another 40 acres (16 ha) between Mann Road and the White River north of the 1968 purchase.

[5] Southwestway Park contains some of the most outstanding geological features in central Indiana.

Some of the most notable features include:[7] A pair of bald eagles have hatched young near the White River in Southwestway Park.