List of parks in Indianapolis

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This list of parks in Indianapolis provides a general overview of parkland in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

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Most parks are managed by the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation, also known as Indy Parks. In 2020, there were 212 city parks, [1] four state-owned parks, and numerous privately-managed parks, plazas, gardens, and nature preserves.

Municipal parks

Indianapolis’s 212 municipal parks cover 11,258 acres (4,556 ha) and feature some 129 playgrounds, 155 sports fields, 153 miles (246 km) of recreational trails, 23 recreation and nature centers, 21 spraygrounds, 19 aquatic centers, 13 golf courses, and four dog parks. [1]

NameImageEst.Size
ac (ha)		LocationDescription
Acton Park Acton Campground 1859-1905.jpg 200423 acres (9.3 ha) 39°39′43″N85°58′20″W / 39.6620°N 85.9723°W / 39.6620; -85.9723 (Acton Park)
Al E. Polin Park19731.6 acres (0.65 ha) 39°48′27″N86°09′17″W / 39.8075°N 86.1546°W / 39.8075; -86.1546 (Al E. Polin Park)
Alice Carter Place19221.36 acres (0.55 ha) 39°51′27″N86°09′27″W / 39.8574°N 86.1576°W / 39.8574; -86.1576 (Alice Carter Place)
Andrew Ramsey Park19712.1 acres (0.85 ha) 39°49′57″N86°09′54″W / 39.8325°N 86.1649°W / 39.8325; -86.1649 (Andrew Ramsey Park)
Arsenal Park192112.3 acres (5.0 ha) 39°50′29″N86°08′10″W / 39.8415°N 86.1362°W / 39.8415; -86.1362 (Arsenal Park)
Babe Denny Park19231.1 acres (0.45 ha) 39°45′19″N86°09′51″W / 39.7552°N 86.1643°W / 39.7552; -86.1643 (Babe Denny Park)
Barton Park19466.1 acres (2.5 ha) 39°48′01″N86°09′45″W / 39.8002°N 86.1625°W / 39.8002; -86.1625 (Barton Park)
Basswood Park20036.93 acres (2.80 ha) 39°41′00″N86°03′30″W / 39.6833°N 86.0582°W / 39.6833; -86.0582 (Basswood Park) [2]
Beckwith Memorial Park19705.2 acres (2.1 ha) 39°48′44″N86°07′23″W / 39.8121°N 86.1230°W / 39.8121; -86.1230 (Beckwith Memorial Park) Beckwith Memorial Park features basketball courts, benches, a football field, a playground, and a shelter. [3] Originally named Salem Village Park, it was renamed to honor Frank R. Beckwith, the first African American in Indiana to run as a major party candidate in a presidential primary. [4]
Bel-Aire Park200214.7 acres (5.9 ha) 39°43′24″N86°12′59″W / 39.7232°N 86.2164°W / 39.7232; -86.2164 (Bel-Aire Park)
Bellamy Park19627 acres (2.8 ha) 39°49′25″N85°59′59″W / 39.8236°N 85.9996°W / 39.8236; -85.9996 (Bellamy Park)
Bertha Ross Park192515.4 acres (6.2 ha) 39°49′13″N86°10′52″W / 39.8203°N 86.1812°W / 39.8203; -86.1812 (Bertha Ross Park)
Beville Park19590.25 acres (0.10 ha) 39°46′23″N86°07′24″W / 39.773°N 86.1233°W / 39.773; -86.1233 (Beville Park)
Blickman Educational Trail Park20054 acres (1.6 ha) 39°52′26″N86°09′15″W / 39.873782°N 86.154224°W / 39.873782; -86.154224 (Blickman Educational Trail Park)
Bluff Park194610.4 acres (4.2 ha) 39°42′24″N86°10′09″W / 39.7068°N 86.1692°W / 39.7068; -86.1692 (Bluff Park)
Bowman Park19594.8 acres (1.9 ha) 39°49′14″N86°14′42″W / 39.8206°N 86.2449°W / 39.8206; -86.2449 (Bowman Park)
Brightwood Park19180.9 acres (0.36 ha) 39°48′03″N86°06′27″W / 39.8009°N 86.1074°W / 39.8009; -86.1074 (Brightwood Park)
Broad Ripple Park194656.2 acres (22.7 ha) 39°52′16″N86°07′51″W / 39.8712°N 86.1309°W / 39.8712; -86.1309 (Broad Ripple Park) Broad Ripple Park features athletic fields, a baseball diamond, a boat ramp, a dog park, a family center, an outdoor swimming pool, picnic tables, a playground, shelters, tennis courts, trails, and woods. It is situated along the White River. The park was the original site of White City Amuseument Park and the Broad Ripple Park Carousel (now housed at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis). [5] [6] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Broadway & 29th Park19850.1 acres (0.040 ha) 39°48′33″N86°08′49″W / 39.8093°N 86.1470°W / 39.8093; -86.1470 (Broadway & 29th Street Park)
Brookside Park Brookside Park Family Center south exterior.jpg 189899.6 acres (40.3 ha) 39°47′26″N86°06′35″W / 39.7905°N 86.1096°W / 39.7905; -86.1096 (Brookside Park) Brookside Park features ball diamonds, basketball courts, a disc golf course, a family center, a football field, open space, an outdoor swimming pool, paved trails, picnic tables, playgrounds, shelters, and tennis courts. [8] The park is included in the Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System. [9] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Brown's Corner Park3.22 acres (1.30 ha) 39°46′14″N86°05′03″W / 39.7705°N 86.0842°W / 39.7705; -86.0842 (Brown's Corner Memorial Park)
Canterbury Park19591.7 acres (0.69 ha) 39°51′15″N86°08′25″W / 39.8541°N 86.1403°W / 39.8541; -86.1403 (Canterbury Park)
Carroll & 42nd Park201419.6 acres (7.9 ha) 39°49′55″N85°57′15″W / 39.8319°N 85.9543°W / 39.8319; -85.9543 (Carroll & 42nd Park) [2]
Carson Park196425.4 acres (10.3 ha) 39°41′07″N86°15′59″W / 39.6854°N 86.2664°W / 39.6854; -86.2664 (Carson Park)
Centennial & 20th Park19460.4 acres (0.16 ha) 39°47′36″N86°12′48″W / 39.7932°N 86.2133°W / 39.7932; -86.2133 (Centennial & 20th Park)
Centennial & Groff Park19263.6 acres (1.5 ha) 39°47′56″N86°12′49″W / 39.7990°N 86.2135°W / 39.7990; -86.2135 (Centennial & Gruff Park)
Central Greens20158.40 acres (3.40 ha) 39°46′03″N86°12′52″W / 39.7674°N 86.2145°W / 39.7674; -86.2145 (Central Greens) Central Greens is a track and field facility on a portion of the former Central State Hospital campus. [2]
Century Park201028.13 acres (11.38 ha) 39°43′25″N86°01′28″W / 39.7235°N 86.0244°W / 39.7235; -86.0244 (Century Park) [2]
Chapel Hill Park19464.9 acres (2.0 ha) 39°46′35″N86°17′19″W / 39.7764°N 86.2886°W / 39.7764; -86.2886 (Chapel Hill Park)
Charles L. Whistler Memorial Plaza Mercado, Indianapolis, Estados Unidos, 2012-10-22, DD 01.jpg 19770.5 acres (0.20 ha) 39°46′07″N86°09′14″W / 39.7687°N 86.1539°W / 39.7687; -86.1539 (Charles L. Whistler Memorial Plaza) Charles L. Whistler Memorial Plaza features the Sun King Market District Stage, [10] benches, planters, moveable tables and chairs, and an original archway from Tomlinson Hall. The plaza is located on the west side of Indianapolis City Market and was named to honor civic leader Charles L. Whistler in 1987. [11] The plaza is maintained by the Indianapolis–Marion County Building Authority.
Christian Park192173.1 acres (29.6 ha) 39°45′40″N86°05′45″W / 39.7610°N 86.0959°W / 39.7610; -86.0959 (Christian Park)
Christina Oaks Park19712.4 acres (0.97 ha) 39°45′26″N86°14′06″W / 39.7573°N 86.2350°W / 39.7573; -86.2350 (Christina Oaks Park)
Chuck Klein Sports Complex198321.8 acres (8.8 ha) 39°45′59″N86°14′25″W / 39.7663°N 86.2402°W / 39.7663; -86.2402 (Chuck Klein Sports Complex)
Clayton & LaSalle Park19723.8 acres (1.5 ha) 39°45′41″N86°06′31″W / 39.7615°N 86.1087°W / 39.7615; -86.1087 (Clayton & LaSalle Park)
Cloverleaf Conservation Area199919 acres (7.7 ha) 39°45′49″N86°18′32″W / 39.7635°N 86.3090°W / 39.7635; -86.3090 (Cloverleaf Conservation Area)
Colorado & 29th Park20065.20 acres (2.10 ha) 39°48′28″N86°05′41″W / 39.8077°N 86.0948°W / 39.8077; -86.0948 (Colorado & 29th Park) [2]
Colts Canal Playspace20181 acre (0.40 ha) 39°46′38″N86°09′52″W / 39.7773°N 86.1644°W / 39.7773; -86.1644 (Colts Canal Playspace) Colts Canal Playspace, located adjacent to the Canal Walk and Indianapolis Cultural Trail, features an accessible playground, benches, and shade structures. It is the first public playground in downtown Indianapolis. [12]
Commons Park20180.25 acres (0.10 ha) 39°46′17″N86°07′26″W / 39.7715°N 86.1239°W / 39.7715; -86.1239 (Commons Park) Commons Park features benches, a grill, a ping-pong table, and a playground. [13]
Copper Grove Park200710.55 acres (4.27 ha) 39°42′05″N86°03′01″W / 39.7014°N 86.0504°W / 39.7014; -86.0504 (Copper Grove Park) [2]
Dan Wakefield Park19282.7 acres (1.1 ha) 39°51′54″N86°08′51″W / 39.8649°N 86.1476°W / 39.8649; -86.1476 (Dan Wakefield Park) Dan Wakefield Park features a beach volleyball court, a playground, a shelter, a splash pad, and tennis courts. [14] Originally named Broadway & 61st Park, it was renamed to honor author and journalist Dan Wakefield in 2016. [15]
Denver Park19252.4 acres (0.97 ha) 39°46′53″N86°12′32″W / 39.7813°N 86.2090°W / 39.7813; -86.2090 (Denver Park)
Dequincy Park19530.58 acres (0.23 ha) 39°47′37″N86°05′18″W / 39.7937°N 86.0883°W / 39.7937; -86.0883 (Dequincy Park)
Dollar Hide Creek Park196517 acres (6.9 ha) 39°40′36″N86°15′07″W / 39.6766°N 86.2520°W / 39.6766; -86.2520 (Dollar Hide Creek Park)
Doris Cowherd Park19562.6 acres (1.1 ha) 39°49′51″N86°04′38″W / 39.8307°N 86.0773°W / 39.8307; -86.0773 (Doris Cowherd Park)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park196114.3 acres (5.8 ha) 39°47′35″N86°08′47″W / 39.7931°N 86.1465°W / 39.7931; -86.1465 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park)
Dubarry Park196726.9 acres (10.9 ha) 39°49′16″N86°00′58″W / 39.8211°N 86.0162°W / 39.8211; -86.0162 (Dubarry Park)
Eagle Creek Park Eagle Creek Lake - canoers (2670077908).jpg 19725,300 acres (2,100 ha) 39°52′07″N86°18′20″W / 39.868642°N 86.305676°W / 39.868642; -86.305676 (Eagle Creek Park) Eagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis and among the largest municipal parks in the U.S. Features include a 1,400-acre (570 ha) reservoir, an amphitheater, a bait shop, a beach, a bird sanctuary, a dog park, the Mary and John Geisse Soccer Complex, a golf course, a marina, a nature center, three nature preserves, an ornithology center, a playground, two retreat centers, a rowing course, sailing club, shelters, sledding hills, trails, and a zip line course. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, stand-up paddle boards, pontoon boats, sailboats, and mountain bikes are rentable. Birdwatching, canoeing, cross-country skiing, cycling, fishing, golfing, hiking, kayaking, picnicking, rowing, sailing, sledding, and swimming are popular recreational activities at the park. Eagle Creek is the only municipal park that requires an entrance fee. [16] [17] [18] [19] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Eagle Highlands Park198917.6 acres (7.1 ha) 39°49′53″N86°16′58″W / 39.8314°N 86.2827°W / 39.8314; -86.2827 (Eagle Highlands Park)
Edna Balz Lacy Family Park19172 acres (0.81 ha) 39°45′24″N86°08′54″W / 39.7568°N 86.1484°W / 39.7568; -86.1484 (Edna Balz Lacy Family Park) Edna Balz Lacy Family Park features a beach volleyball court, a bocce ball court, picnic tables, a playground, a shelter, and a shuffleboard court. [20] Originally named Greer Park, it was renamed to honor philanthropist Edna Balz Lacy in 1995. [21]
Ellenberger Park 191137.4 acres (15.1 ha) 39°46′36″N86°04′35″W / 39.7766°N 86.0765°W / 39.7766; -86.0765 (Ellenberger Park) Ellenberger Park features athletic fields, ball diamonds, open space, an outdoor swimming pool, playgrounds, a shelter, a sledding hill, tennis courts, trails, and a volleyball court. [22] It also serves as the northern terminus of the Pleasant Run Greenway. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Elwood & Mary Black Park19462 acres (0.81 ha) 39°49′58″N86°10′25″W / 39.8329°N 86.1737°W / 39.8329; -86.1737 (Elwood & Mary Black Park)
Emhardt Park19231.75 acres (0.71 ha) 39°43′48″N86°09′50″W / 39.7300°N 86.1639°W / 39.7300; -86.1639 (Emhardt Park)
Eva C. Talley Park20002.1 acres (0.85 ha) 39°49′33″N86°04′06″W / 39.8257°N 86.0684°W / 39.8257; -86.0684 (Eva C. Talley Park)
Faculty Park19616 acres (2.4 ha) 39°48′55″N86°15′57″W / 39.8152°N 86.2659°W / 39.8152; -86.2659 (Faculty Park)
Fall Creek & 30th Park191011.3 acres (4.6 ha) 39°48′32″N86°08′37″W / 39.8088°N 86.1436°W / 39.8088; -86.1436 (Fall Creek & 30th Park)
Fall Creek Pkwy. Preserve12.11 acres (4.90 ha) 39°51′27″N86°04′54″W / 39.8574°N 86.0816°W / 39.8574; -86.0816 (Fall Creek Pkwy. Preserve) [2]
Fall Creek Trail at Geist Dam64 acres (26 ha) 39°54′37″N85°59′23″W / 39.9103°N 85.9896°W / 39.9103; -85.9896 (Fall Creek Trail at Geist Dam) Fall Creek Trail at Geist Dam features a trail and woods south of Geist Reservoir. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Finch Park19880.9 acres (0.36 ha) 39°45′21″N86°07′49″W / 39.7557°N 86.1303°W / 39.7557; -86.1303 (Finch Park)
Five Points & Edgewood Park201134.68 acres (14.03 ha) 39°41′02″N86°02′45″W / 39.6839°N 86.0459°W / 39.6839; -86.0459 (Five Points & Edgewood Park) [2]
Forest Manor Park193718.1 acres (7.3 ha) 39°47′37″N86°05′54″W / 39.7936°N 86.0982°W / 39.7936; -86.0982 (Forest Manor Park)
Fox Hill Manor Park19649.2 acres (3.7 ha) 39°51′42″N86°11′29″W / 39.8617°N 86.1913°W / 39.8617; -86.1913 (Fox Hill Manor Park)
Frank Young Park19220.72 acres (0.29 ha) 39°48′26″N86°10′43″W / 39.8071°N 86.1786°W / 39.8071; -86.1786 (Frank Young Park)
Frank & Judy O'Bannon Old Northside Soccer Park200310.5 acres (4.2 ha) 39°47′13″N86°08′28″W / 39.7870°N 86.1412°W / 39.7870; -86.1412 (Frank & Judy O'Bannon Old Northside Soccer Park)
Franklin & 38th Park200412 acres (4.9 ha) 39°49′34″N86°01′27″W / 39.8261°N 86.0241°W / 39.8261; -86.0241 (Franklin & 38th Park) [2]
Franklin Township Community Park197099 acres (40 ha) 39°40′46″N86°00′33″W / 39.6795°N 86.0091°W / 39.6795; -86.0091 (Franklin Township Community Park) Franklin Township Community Park features ball diamonds, basketball courts, benches, open space, picnic tables, a playground, a shelter, soccer fields, trails, and woods. [23] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Frederick Douglass Park192140 acres (16 ha) 39°48′18″N86°08′02″W / 39.8049°N 86.1338°W / 39.8049; -86.1338 (Frederick Douglass Park)
Friedman Park198217.83 acres (7.22 ha) 39°51′42″N86°09′37″W / 39.8617°N 86.1603°W / 39.8617; -86.1603 (Friedman Park)
Garfield Park Garfield Conservatory 118-37.jpg 1873123 acres (50 ha) 39°44′01″N86°08′45″W / 39.733528°N 86.14573°W / 39.733528; -86.14573 (Garfield Park) Garfield Park is the oldest municipal park in Indianapolis. Features include the Burrello Family Center, MacAllister Center for the Performing Arts, an aquatic center, ball diamonds, a basketball court, a community arts center, a conservatory and sunken gardens, football/soccer fields, a public library branch, playgrounds, shelters, sledding hill, statuary, tennis courts, and trails, notably Pleasant Run Greenway. [24] Originally named Southern Park, it was renamed to honor President James A. Garfield in 1881. [25] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Gardner Park196213.1 acres (5.3 ha) 39°50′22″N86°02′56″W / 39.8395°N 86.0490°W / 39.8395; -86.0490 (Gardner Park)
Gateway West Park19634.9 acres (2.0 ha) 39°49′46″N86°16′00″W / 39.8295°N 86.2668°W / 39.8295; -86.2668 (Gateway West Park)
George E. Kessler Park20021.22 acres (0.49 ha) 39°48′12″N86°09′21″W / 39.8033°N 86.1559°W / 39.8033; -86.1559 (George E. Kessler Park)
Glenns Valley Nature Park199127 acres (11 ha) 39°38′45″N86°11′37″W / 39.6459°N 86.1937°W / 39.6459; -86.1937 (Glenns Valley Nature Park) Features include a nature center, open space, picnic tables, trails, and woods. A playground is shared with neighboring Glenns Valley Elementary School. [26] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Grassy Creek Regional Park1971242 acres (98 ha) 39°48′49″N85°58′45″W / 39.8136°N 85.9792°W / 39.8136; -85.9792 (Grassy Creek Regional Park) Established as German Church & 30th Park, it originally covered 41 acres (17 ha). A series of acquisitions since 2000 have brought the park to its current acreage. Features include a basketball court, a playground, a shelter, soccer fields, softball diamonds, a splash pad, tennis courts, and trails. Much of the acreage is undeveloped open space with some woods and wetlands. [27] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Grassy Creek Wood Conservation Area20.69 acres (8.37 ha) 39°45′17″N85°58′48″W / 39.7548°N 85.9799°W / 39.7548; -85.9799 (Grassy Creek Wood Conservation Area) [2]
Gray Park19997.8 acres (3.2 ha) 39°39′53″N86°06′05″W / 39.6646°N 86.1014°W / 39.6646; -86.1014 (Gray Park) Gray Park features unpaved trails in a wooded riparian zone along Buck Creek. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Griffin Woods196510.4 acres (4.2 ha) 39°39′22″N86°17′05″W / 39.6560°N 86.2847°W / 39.6560; -86.2847 (Griffin Woods)
Gustafson Park196132.3 acres (13.1 ha) 39°48′37″N86°15′30″W / 39.8104°N 86.2584°W / 39.8104; -86.2584 (Gustafson Park) Gustafson Park features basketball courts, benches, football fields, an outdoor swimming pool, picnic tables, playgrounds, a shelter, tennis courts, and the Randy Shambaugh Baseball Park. [28] Originally named Northwest Park, it was renamed to honor civic leader Howard Gustafson in 1967. [29]
Hanover North Park200614.01 acres (5.67 ha) 39°43′47″N86°01′43″W / 39.7296°N 86.0287°W / 39.7296; -86.0287 (Hanover North Park) [2]
Haughville Park19225.6 acres (2.3 ha) 39°46′34″N86°12′09″W / 39.7762°N 86.2026°W / 39.7762; -86.2026 (Haughville Park)
Hawthorne Park19233.6 acres (1.5 ha) 39°45′59″N86°12′08″W / 39.7665°N 86.2023°W / 39.7665; -86.2023 (Hawthorne Park)
Hendricks Park 20023 acres (1.2 ha) 39°45′01″N86°09′14″W / 39.7503°N 86.1539°W / 39.7503; -86.1539 (Hendricks Park)
Highland Park18984 acres (1.6 ha) 39°46′15″N86°08′17″W / 39.7709°N 86.1380°W / 39.7709; -86.1380 (Highland Park)
Highway Parcel #15 Park19221.28 acres (0.52 ha) 39°48′41″N86°10′42″W / 39.8114°N 86.1782°W / 39.8114; -86.1782 (Highway Parcel #15 Park)
Holliday Park "The Ruins" at Holliday Park, Indianapolis, Indiana.jpg 191695 acres (38 ha) 39°52′17″N86°09′42″W / 39.8713°N 86.1616°W / 39.8713; -86.1616 (Holliday Park) Situated along the White River, Holliday Park features an arboretum, a nature center, open space, picnic tables, a playground, a rock garden, wooded ravines, and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of trails. [30] The park is home to three atlantes designed by Karl Bitter from the façade of the demolished St. Paul Building. Referred to as "The Ruins," the pieces and accompanying grotto were dedicated in 1973. A performance space was added as part of a restoration completed in 2016. [31] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Hot Shot Tot Lot19750.14 acres (0.057 ha) 39°45′22″N86°08′29″W / 39.7560°N 86.1413°W / 39.7560; -86.1413 (Hot Shot Tot Lot)
Hudnut Commons Hudnut Commons in 2022.jpg 19882.22 acres (0.90 ha) 39°45′58″N86°09′45″W / 39.7662°N 86.1624°W / 39.7662; -86.1624 (Hudnut Commons) Built atop an underground parking garage, Hudnut Commons features benches, decorative brick walkways, fountains, an Indiana Pacers Bikeshare station, pergolas, gardens, and a lawn. Originally named Capitol Commons, the plaza was dedicated in 2014 to honor William "Bill" Hudnut, former mayor (1976–1992). [32] It is owned and maintained by the Capital Improvement Board, a municipal corporation that also owns the neighboring Indiana Convention Center. [33]
Indianapolis World Sports Park 1991/201446 acres (19 ha) 39°45′08″N86°00′14″W / 39.7521°N 86.0040°W / 39.7521; -86.0040 (Indianapolis World Sports Park) Originally named Post Road Community Park.
Indianola Park18962.07 acres (0.84 ha) 39°46′02″N86°11′37″W / 39.7671°N 86.1937°W / 39.7671; -86.1937 (Indianola Park)
Indy Urban Acres20118 acres (3.2 ha) 39°47′49″N86°01′56″W / 39.7970°N 86.0322°W / 39.7970; -86.0322 (Indy Urban Acres) Indy Urban Acres is an urban farm operated by the Parks Alliance of Indianapolis. [1]
Iron Gate Conservation Area11.2 acres (4.5 ha) 39°45′38″N85°58′51″W / 39.760583°N 85.980966°W / 39.760583; -85.980966 (Iron Gate Conservation Area)
Irving Circle Park South Circle Irvington, Indiana.jpg 19040.55 acres (0.22 ha) 39°45′59″N86°04′13″W / 39.7664°N 86.0703°W / 39.7664; -86.0703 (Irving Circle Park)
J. T. V. Hill Park192110 acres (4.0 ha) 39°47′29″N86°08′12″W / 39.7913°N 86.1368°W / 39.7913; -86.1368 (J. T. V. Hill Park)
Jake Greene Park197110.3 acres (4.2 ha) 39°47′25″N86°01′36″W / 39.7903°N 86.0268°W / 39.7903; -86.0268 (Jake Greene Park)
James Foster "Bruiser" Gaines Park197110 acres (4.0 ha) 39°47′46″N86°13′02″W / 39.7960°N 86.2171°W / 39.7960; -86.2171 (James Foster "Bruiser" Gaines Park)
John Ed Park19254 acres (1.6 ha) 39°47′38″N86°07′34″W / 39.7938°N 86.1262°W / 39.7938; -86.1262 (John Ed Park)
Juan Solomon Park197141 acres (17 ha) 39°52′00″N86°11′08″W / 39.8666°N 86.1855°W / 39.8666; -86.1855 (Juan Solomon Park)
Kelly Park19222 acres (0.81 ha) 39°45′01″N86°09′36″W / 39.7504°N 86.1599°W / 39.7504; -86.1599 (Kelly Park)
Kin Hubbard Memorial Park19820.33 acres (0.13 ha) [2] 39°46′20″N86°04′58″W / 39.7722°N 86.0828°W / 39.7722; -86.0828 (Kin Hubbard Memorial Park) Kin Hubbard Memorial Park features a bench, open space, and trees on the Pleasant Run Greenway. It is named in honor of cartoonist Kin Hubbard. [34]
Kitley & Troy Park200760 acres (24 ha) 39°43′45″N85°57′49″W / 39.7292°N 85.9636°W / 39.7292; -85.9636 (Kitley & Troy Park) [2]
Kitley Woods6.6 acres (2.7 ha) 39°44′07″N85°57′37″W / 39.7352°N 85.9604°W / 39.7352; -85.9604 (Kitley Woods)
Krannert Park197242 acres (17 ha) 39°45′26″N86°15′59″W / 39.7573°N 86.2664°W / 39.7573; -86.2664 (Krannert Park)
Lappin Way Park199418.5 acres (7.5 ha) 39°47′50″N85°58′40″W / 39.7972°N 85.9779°W / 39.7972; -85.9779 (Lappin Way Park)
Lentz Park 19283.4 acres (1.4 ha) 39°46′39″N86°11′45″W / 39.7776°N 86.1959°W / 39.7776; -86.1959 (Lentz Park)
Lieutenant Junior Grade Graham Edward Martin Park197167.1 acres (27.2 ha) 39°47′13″N86°10′24″W / 39.7870°N 86.1734°W / 39.7870; -86.1734 (LTJG Graham Edward Martin Park) Originally named Fall Creek & 16th Park.
Little Valley Park19981.65 acres (0.67 ha) 39°44′52″N86°10′44″W / 39.7478°N 86.1788°W / 39.7478; -86.1788 (Little Valley Park)
Marott Woods Nature Preserve Williams Creek, Indianapolis, Indiana.jpg 194599.2 acres (40.1 ha) 39°53′17″N86°08′35″W / 39.8881°N 86.1431°W / 39.8881; -86.1431 (Marott Woods Nature Preserve) Marott Woods Nature Preserve features picnic tables, a shelter, trails, and woods. The preserve is bounded by the White River (south) and Monon Trail (east). [35] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
The Matthew R. Gutwein Commonground20141 acre (0.40 ha) 39°46′38″N86°11′00″W / 39.7772°N 86.1832°W / 39.7772; -86.1832 (Matthew R. Gutwein Commonground) The Commonground features a café building, fountains, seating, trellises, and landscaping. Located on the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital campus, the plaza is owned and maintained by Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, a municipal corporation. It is named after Matthew Gutwein, former president and chief executive officer. [36]
McCarty Triangle Park18972.39 acres (0.97 ha) 39°45′23″N86°10′48″W / 39.7565°N 86.1799°W / 39.7565; -86.1799 (McCarty Triangle Park)
McCord Park19701.6 acres (0.65 ha) 39°49′17″N86°08′50″W / 39.8215°N 86.1472°W / 39.8215; -86.1472 (McCord Park)
Moreland Park19536.14 acres (2.48 ha) 39°48′30″N86°12′50″W / 39.8084°N 86.2138°W / 39.8084; -86.2138 (Moreland Park)
Municipal Gardens19155 acres (2.0 ha) 39°47′33″N86°12′08″W / 39.7926°N 86.2021°W / 39.7926; -86.2021 (Municipal Gardens)
North Broad Ripple Park0.29 acres (0.12 ha) 39°52′41″N86°07′54″W / 39.8781°N 86.1318°W / 39.8781; -86.1318 (North Broad Ripple Park) [2]
Northwestway Park1957117 acres (47 ha) 39°51′48″N86°15′01″W / 39.8633°N 86.2504°W / 39.8633; -86.2504 (Northwestway Park)
Olin Park19678 acres (3.2 ha) 39°46′41″N86°13′34″W / 39.7781°N 86.2262°W / 39.7781; -86.2262 (Olin Park)
Orange Park19931.95 acres (0.79 ha) 39°44′59″N86°07′41″W / 39.7496°N 86.1281°W / 39.7496; -86.1281 (Orange Park)
Oscar Charleston Park197222.1 acres (8.9 ha) 39°48′33″N86°06′56″W / 39.8091°N 86.1155°W / 39.8091; -86.1155 (Oscar Charleston Park)
Pathways to Peace Garden19950.08 acres (0.032 ha) 39°46′20″N86°09′47″W / 39.7723°N 86.1631°W / 39.7723; -86.1631 (Pathways to Peace Garden) Pathways to Peace Garden features benches, planters, and landscaping. It is among the smallest city parks, occupying 3,600 square feet (330 m2) on a triangular plot. [37]
Patricia Park1.2 acres (0.49 ha) 39°48′44″N86°14′00″W / 39.8122°N 86.2334°W / 39.8122; -86.2334 (Patricia Park)
Paul Ruster Park Paul Ruster Park - Everett 19.jpg 1970102 acres (41 ha) 39°45′33″N85°57′46″W / 39.7593°N 85.9629°W / 39.7593; -85.9629 (Paul Ruster Park) Paul Ruster Park features a dog park, open space, a playground, a pond, shelters, a sledding hill, trails, and woods. [38] Originally named Prospect & Muessing Park, it was renamed to honor local educator and coach Paul Ruster in 1979. [39] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Perry Park196121 acres (8.5 ha) 39°39′02″N86°09′12″W / 39.6506°N 86.1534°W / 39.6506; -86.1534 (Perry Park)
Pogue's Run Art & Nature Park Pogue's Run Nature Preserve.jpg 200443 acres (17 ha) 39°48′02″N86°05′21″W / 39.80046°N 86.089135°W / 39.80046; -86.089135 (Pogue's Run Art & Nature Park) Pogue's Run Art & Nature Park was designed as part of a flood control project on the Pogue's Run waterway. Features include benches, public art, trails, wetlands, and open space. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Porter Playfield19241.05 acres (0.42 ha) 39°45′38″N86°07′29″W / 39.7606°N 86.1247°W / 39.7606; -86.1247 (Porter Playfield)
Presidential Place Park19710.51 acres (0.21 ha) 39°46′01″N86°09′09″W / 39.7669°N 86.1524°W / 39.7669; -86.1524 (Presidential Place Park)
Pride Park19680.5 acres (0.20 ha) 39°45′05″N86°06′32″W / 39.7515°N 86.1089°W / 39.7515; -86.1089 (Pride Park)
Ransom Place Park19970.28 acres (0.11 ha) 39°46′44″N86°10′17″W / 39.7788°N 86.1714°W / 39.7788; -86.1714 (Ransom Place Park)
Ravenswood Overlook Park1.68 acres (0.68 ha) 39°53′16″N86°08′09″W / 39.8877°N 86.1357°W / 39.8877; -86.1357 (Ravenswood Overlook Park) [2]
Raymond Park197135.8 acres (14.5 ha) 39°44′19″N86°00′57″W / 39.7386°N 86.0157°W / 39.7386; -86.0157 (Raymond Park) Raymond Park features prairie, trails, wetlands, and woods. In partnership with the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township, baseball fields, basketball courts, a disc golf course, tennis courts, and the Indy Island Aquatic Center are located on the grounds of neighboring Raymond Park Middle School. [40] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Red Maple Park20071.42 acres (0.57 ha) 39°44′11″N86°06′50″W / 39.7365°N 86.1138°W / 39.7365; -86.1138 (Red Maple Park) [2]
Retherford Park19655.3 acres (2.1 ha) 39°39′05″N85°58′19″W / 39.6514°N 85.9720°W / 39.6514; -85.9720 (Retherford Park)
Rev. Charles R. Williams Park19657.5 acres (3.0 ha) 39°48′57″N86°08′22″W / 39.8159°N 86.1394°W / 39.8159; -86.1394 (Rev. Charles R. Williams Park)
Rev. Mozel Sanders Park193128.9 acres (11.7 ha) 39°47′05″N86°11′39″W / 39.7848°N 86.1943°W / 39.7848; -86.1943 (Rev. Mozel Sanders Park)
Rhodius Park191324 acres (9.7 ha) 39°45′15″N86°11′39″W / 39.7542°N 86.1942°W / 39.7542; -86.1942 (Rhodius Park)
Richard G. Lugar Plaza Richard G. Lugar Plaza and City-County Building.jpg 20182 acres (0.81 ha) 39°46′03″N86°09′13″W / 39.7674°N 86.1535°W / 39.7674; -86.1535 (Richard G. Lugas Plaza) Richard G. Lugar Plaza features an interactive fountain, an event lawn, Indiana Pacers Bikeshare station, bike racks, moveable tables and chairs, and access to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. It is named for Richard Lugar, former mayor (1968–1976) and U.S. Senator (1977–2013). [41] The plaza is located on the south side of the City–County Building on the site of the former Marion County Courthouse and is maintained by the Indianapolis–Marion County Building Authority.
Ridenour Park19566.79 acres (2.75 ha) 39°45′53″N86°13′23″W / 39.7646°N 86.2230°W / 39.7646; -86.2230 (Ridenour Park)
Ringgold Park19710.21 acres (0.085 ha) 39°44′52″N86°08′32″W / 39.7477°N 86.1421°W / 39.7477; -86.1421 (Ringgold Park)
Riverside Park Taggart Memorial Amphitheatre (6).jpg 1898862 acres (349 ha) 39°48′18″N86°11′37″W / 39.804976°N 86.193495°W / 39.804976; -86.193495 (Riverside Park)
Riverwood Park200611.6 acres (4.7 ha) 39°53′11″N86°07′37″W / 39.8864°N 86.1269°W / 39.8864; -86.1269 (Riverwood Park)
Robey Park197220.4 acres (8.3 ha) 39°48′19″N86°18′55″W / 39.8052°N 86.3154°W / 39.8052; -86.3154 (Robey Park)
Roselawn Park196811 acres (4.5 ha) 39°49′43″N86°05′12″W / 39.8287°N 86.0868°W / 39.8287; -86.0868 (Roselawn Park)
Ross Claypool Park19404 acres (1.6 ha) 39°44′48″N86°12′01″W / 39.7468°N 86.2003°W / 39.7468; -86.2003 (Ross Claypool Park)
Sandorf Park19596 acres (2.4 ha) 39°44′25″N86°07′44″W / 39.7403°N 86.1290°W / 39.7403; -86.1290 (Sandorf Park)
Seerley Creek Park17.8 acres (7.2 ha) 39°42′52″N86°14′51″W / 39.7144°N 86.2474°W / 39.7144; -86.2474 (Seerley Creek Park) [2]
Sexson Park19730.57 acres (0.23 ha) 39°44′31″N86°09′10″W / 39.7420°N 86.1527°W / 39.7420; -86.1527 (Sexson Park)
Skiles Test Nature Park Skiles Test Nature Park.jpg 197480.91 acres (32.74 ha) 39°52′19″N86°03′00″W / 39.8719°N 86.0499°W / 39.8719; -86.0499 (Skiles Test Nature Park) Skiles Test Nature Park features restored prairie, woods, and paved and unpaved trails, including access to the Fall Creek Greenway. [42] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Southeastway Park Golden Crowned Kinglet - John Wolf.jpg 1961188 acres (76 ha) 39°41′12″N85°57′29″W / 39.686664°N 85.958022°W / 39.686664; -85.958022 (Southeastway Park) Southeastway Park features an activity center, open space, picnic tables, playgrounds, a pond, shelters, short and tallgrass prairie, a sledding hill, paved and unpaved trails, wetlands, and woods. [43] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Southside Park19667.8 acres (3.2 ha) 39°42′28″N86°07′30″W / 39.7077°N 86.1251°W / 39.7077; -86.1251 (Southside Park)
South Street Square Park20194.26 acres (1.72 ha) 39°45′38″N86°09′07″W / 39.7606°N 86.1520°W / 39.7606; -86.1520 (South Street Square Park) South Street Square Park features benches, an event lawn, landscaping, and walking paths. Under a public–private partnership, Eli Lilly and Company developed the property, then donated it to Indy Parks. The company maintains the park. [44]
Southwestway Park Southwest Way Park.jpg 1961587 acres (238 ha) 39°39′12″N86°14′27″W / 39.6533°N 86.2408°W / 39.6533; -86.2408 (Southwestway Park) Located along the White River, Southwestway Park features Winding River Golf Course, Mann Hill, ball diamonds, open space, a playground, a shelter, soccer fields, trails, and woods. [45] Popular recreational activities include birdwatching, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Spades Park189631 acres (13 ha) 39°47′09″N86°07′40″W / 39.7859°N 86.1279°W / 39.7859; -86.1279 (Spades Park) Spades Park features open space, a playground, and a shelter. [46] The park is included in the Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System. [9] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Stable Chase Nature Sanctuary199916.1 acres (6.5 ha) 39°45′10″N85°57′53″W / 39.7529°N 85.9648°W / 39.7529; -85.9648 (Stable Chase Nature Sanctuary)
Stacy Park0.25 acres (0.10 ha) 39°45′24″N86°08′01″W / 39.7568°N 86.1336°W / 39.7568; -86.1336 (Stacy Park) Stacy Park features benches, a picnic table, a playground, and a shelter. [47]
Stamm Park19262.03 acres (0.82 ha) 39°53′01″N86°07′49″W / 39.8835°N 86.1302°W / 39.8835; -86.1302 (Stamm Park) Stamm Park features woods and open space. [48]
Stanley Strader Park193514.5 acres (5.9 ha) 39°44′39″N86°06′53″W / 39.74406°N 86.1147°W / 39.74406; -86.1147 (Stanley Strader Park) Originally named Bethel Park, it was renamed to honor former Indianapolis City–County Councilor Stanley Strader in 2023. [49]
Stout Field Park Stout Field Park - June 2017 - Dan Keck 18.jpg 197413.7 acres (5.5 ha) 39°43′58″N86°13′42″W / 39.7327°N 86.2284°W / 39.7327; -86.2284 (Stout Field Park) Stout Field Park features a basketball court, open space, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, a shelter, a splash pad, and walking paths. [50] It is named for the former Stout Field airport. [51]
Stringtown Park19702 acres (0.81 ha) 39°46′09″N86°11′28″W / 39.7692°N 86.1910°W / 39.7692; -86.1910 (Stringtown Park)
Tarkington Park194510.32 acres (4.18 ha) 39°49′38″N86°09′29″W / 39.8272°N 86.1580°W / 39.8272; -86.1580 (Tarkington Park) Tarkington Park features benches, basketball courts, a café and restroom building, open space, picnic tables, a playground, a splash pad, and tennis courts. A $6 million renovation of the park was completed in 2017. [52] It is named for author Booth Tarkington. [53]
Thatcher Park197322.1 acres (8.9 ha) 39°46′13″N86°14′25″W / 39.7704°N 86.2403°W / 39.7704; -86.2403 (Thatcher Park)
Thompson Park19999 acres (3.6 ha) 39°41′36″N86°03′05″W / 39.6934°N 86.0513°W / 39.6934; -86.0513 (Thompson Park)
Tolin-Akeman Park19895.5 acres (2.2 ha) 39°41′29″N86°05′34″W / 39.6914°N 86.0927°W / 39.6914; -86.0927 (Tolin-Akeman Park) Tolin-Akeman Park features open space, a playground, and a shelter. [54]
Town Run Trail Park Moss in Town Run Trail Park.jpg 2000127 acres (51 ha) 39°55′37″N86°04′42″W / 39.9269°N 86.0782°W / 39.9269; -86.0782 (Town Run Trail Park) Town Run Trail Park features a singletrack mountain bike course, hiking trails, picnic tables, and a shelter. The park is heavily wooded and hugs the western bank of the White River. [55] It is maintained by the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association. [56]
Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail63.3 acres (25.6 ha) 39°53′38″N85°59′51″W / 39.8940°N 85.9976°W / 39.8940; -85.9976 (Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail)
Virginia Lee O'Brien Park19563.6 acres (1.5 ha) 39°48′02″N86°04′04″W / 39.8005°N 86.0678°W / 39.8005; -86.0678 (Virginia Lee O'Brien Park) Virginia Lee O'Brien Park features a basketball court, open space, and a playground. [57]
Washington Park1923128.1 acres (51.8 ha) 39°48′53″N86°06′52″W / 39.8147°N 86.1145°W / 39.8147; -86.1145 (Washington Park) Washington Park features basketball courts, a disc golf course, a family center, open space, playgrounds, shelters, walking paths, wetlands, and woods. It is home to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department North District offices and The Headquarters: Mountain Bike Skills Park. [58] The original Indianapolis Zoo was located in the park from 1964 to 1987. [59] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Watkins Park191319.1 acres (7.7 ha) 39°47′59″N86°10′16″W / 39.7998°N 86.1712°W / 39.7998; -86.1712 (Watkins Park) [60]
Watson Road Bird Preserve19254 acres (1.6 ha) 39°49′25″N86°08′29″W / 39.8235°N 86.1413°W / 39.8235; -86.1413 (Watson Road Bird Park) Watson Road Bird Preserve features undeveloped woods. [61] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Wes Montgomery Park197036.8 acres (14.9 ha) 39°49′13″N86°04′34″W / 39.8204°N 86.0762°W / 39.8204; -86.0762 (Wes Montgomery Park)
Wildwood Park20088.78 acres (3.55 ha) 39°42′57″N86°01′31″W / 39.7158°N 86.0253°W / 39.7158; -86.0253 (Wildwood Park) [2]
Willard Park190710.9 acres (4.4 ha) 39°46′00″N86°07′39″W / 39.7668°N 86.1276°W / 39.7668; -86.1276 (Willard Park)
William S. Sahm Park196166.3 acres (26.8 ha) 39°54′58″N86°03′12″W / 39.916145°N 86.053247°W / 39.916145; -86.053247 (William S. Sahm Park)
Windsor Village Park19537.7 acres (3.1 ha) 39°48′15″N86°03′20″W / 39.8043°N 86.0555°W / 39.8043; -86.0555 (Windsor Village Park)
WISH Park199516.1 acres (6.5 ha) 39°53′11″N86°12′21″W / 39.8864°N 86.2059°W / 39.8864; -86.2059 (WISH Park) WISH Park features benches, a playground, a shelter, and woods. [62] Crooked Creek is the park's northern boundary. The park is named for local television station WISH-TV which donated the land to the city. [63]
Wolf Run Park201353.23 acres (21.54 ha) 39°41′50″N85°59′19″W / 39.6973°N 85.9886°W / 39.6973; -85.9886 (Wolf Run Park) [2]
Woollen's Garden of Birds and Botany190943 acres (17 ha) 39°51′48″N86°03′05″W / 39.8634°N 86.0514°W / 39.8634; -86.0514 (Woollen's Garden of Birds and Botany)
Wright's Fields200438.91 acres (15.75 ha) 39°45′00″N85°57′15″W / 39.7500°N 85.9542°W / 39.7500; -85.9542 (Wright's Fields) [2]

Other facilities

Indy Parks operates several standalone recreational facilities, including Kuntz Memorial Soccer Stadium and the Major Taylor Velodrome.

Private parks

Not managed by any municipality, each of these parks is run by its own independent volunteer board of directors, and operates with fundraising and volunteer support.

NameImageEst.Size
ac (ha)		LocationDescription
ARTSPARK Indianapolis Art Center - July 2008 - 06.jpg 20059.5 acres (3.8 ha) 39°52′41″N86°08′39″W / 39.8781°N 86.1443°W / 39.8781; -86.1443 (ARTSPARK) The sculpture park is situated along the south bank of the White River and immediately west of the Monon Trail. Home to 27 pieces of artwork, it is owned and maintained by the Indianapolis Art Center. Admission to the park is free. It was designed by postmodern architect Michael Graves. [64] [65]
Ball Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park Fountain at Ball Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park.jpg 19345.5 acres (2.2 ha) [lower-alpha 1] 39°46′36″N86°10′56″W / 39.7767°N 86.1821°W / 39.7767; -86.1821 (Ball Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park) Designed by the Olmsted Brothers firm as a therapeutic garden, it is a listed national historic site, featuring benches, a pergola, and a fountain home to the sculpture Eve . The park was rededicated in 2016 following restoration. It is owned and maintained by Indiana University. [66] [67]
Daubenspeck Community Nature Park200622 acres (8.9 ha) 39°55′01″N86°11′03″W / 39.9169°N 86.1841°W / 39.9169; -86.1841 (Daubenspeck Nature Park) Daubenspeck Community Nature Park features benches, boardwalks, tallgrass prairie, trails, wetlands, and woods. The park is maintained by a nonprofit volunteer board of directors under a 30-year land lease with the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township. [68] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
The Idle The Idle (4).jpg 20181 acre (0.40 ha) 39°45′20″N86°08′38″W / 39.7556°N 86.1440°W / 39.7556; -86.1440 (The Idle) The Idle features a gravel path that terminates at a vista overlooking the I-65/I-70 "South Split" interchange. The park contains benches, a shade canopy, and repurposed seats from the former Bush Stadium. It is accessible from the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. [69]
James Irving Holcomb Botanical Gardens Holcombgardens.JPG 195020 acres (8.1 ha) 39°50′39″N86°10′15″W / 39.8442°N 86.1709°W / 39.8442; -86.1709 (James Irving Holcomb Botanical Gardens) Features include benches, a carillon, a fountain, a garden house, a pond, walking paths, a waterfall, woods, and a 500-foot (150 m) mall that terminates at the sculpture Persephone . The gardens are owned and maintained by Butler University. The gardens are named for James Irving Holcomb who served 24 years on the university's board of directors. [70] [71] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab200255 acres (22 ha) 39°49′06″N86°12′14″W / 39.8184°N 86.2040°W / 39.8184; -86.2040 (Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab) James A. Allison commissioned landscape architect Jens Jensen to design the grounds of Allison's estate to complement the site's natural features. The restored property features Jensen's original stonework, outdoor classroom space, a pond, trails, wetlands, and woods. It is owned and maintained by Marian University's Environmental Studies Department. The park is named for philanthropist Nina Mason Pulliam. [72] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres 100 Acres lake and vegetation 3.jpg 2010100 acres (40 ha) 39°49′34″N86°11′20″W / 39.8261°N 86.1888°W / 39.8261; -86.1888 (Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres) The park houses several site-specific art installations by national and international artists. Other features include bike racks, meadows, a quarry pond, walking paths, wetlands, woods, an Indiana Pacers Bikeshare station, and the Ruth Lilly Visitors Pavilion. It is owned and maintained by the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Admission to the park is free. Virginia B. Fairbanks, the wife of benefactor Richard M. Fairbanks, is the park's namesake. [73] [74] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]

State parks

NameImageEst.Size
ac (ha)		LocationDescription
Fort Harrison State Park Fall Creek at Fort Harrison.jpg 19961,744 acres (706 ha) 39°52′17″N86°01′11″W / 39.871441°N 86.019816°W / 39.871441; -86.019816 (Fort Harrison State Park) Formerly the U.S. Army post of Fort Benjamin Harrison, the park's facilities include a golf course and pro shop, an inn and conference center, a visitors center, a museum, a playground, a sledding hill, a dog park, equestrian trails, hiking trails, shelters, and the Fall Creek Greenway. Recreational activities include birding, cross-country skiing, cycling, fishing and ice fishing, horseback riding, hiking, picnicking, and sledding. The park contains four nature preserves, two national historic districts, and access to Fall Creek. It is managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. [75] [76] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]
Military Park Military Park, Indianapolis 02.jpg 185214 acres (5.7 ha) 39°46′14″N86°10′07″W / 39.770433°N 86.168567°W / 39.770433; -86.168567 (Military Park) Military Park is the oldest park in Indianapolis and a listed national historic site. Features include a shelter house, walking paths, and open green space. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail runs along its western boundary and the Canal Walk forms its southern boundary. It is managed by the White River State Park Development Commission. [77]
University Park Fuente del Memorial Depew, Indianapolis, Estados Unidos, 2012-10-22, DD 02.jpg 18764 acres (1.6 ha) 39°46′19″N86°09′25″W / 39.771999°N 86.157017°W / 39.771999; -86.157017 (University Park) University Park occupies the southernmost block of the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza, a national historic landmark district. Its bilaterally symmetrical layout was designed in 1914 by George Kessler as part of the Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System. Depew Memorial Fountain is the park's focal point. Other features include walking paths, floral gardens, benches, and statuary. It is managed by the Indiana War Memorials Commission. [78] [79]
White River State Park White River State Park - July 2016 - Ad Starkel 14.jpg 1979250 acres (100 ha) 39°46′00″N86°10′11″W / 39.766667°N 86.169722°W / 39.766667; -86.169722 (White River State Park) Bisected by its namesake, the White River, the park is home to several major attractions, including the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the Indiana State Museum, the Medal of Honor Memorial, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) headquarters and Hall of Champions, Everwise Amphitheater, Victory Field, and two national historic sites. Sections of the Canal Walk and Indianapolis Cultural Trail traverse the park. It is managed by the White River State Park Development Commission. [80] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail. [7]

Former parks

NameImageEst.SizeLocationDescription
Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Park CSP sign.jpg 19950.98 acres (0.40 ha) 39°46′50″N86°10′28″W / 39.7806°N 86.1745°W / 39.7806; -86.1745 (Cancer Survivors Park) The park was demolished in 2017. [81]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Size is estimated based on the verbal boundary description noted in Section 10, Page 11 of the National Register of Historic Places Inventory Form. [66]

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