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

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

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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]

Name Image Est. Size
ac (ha) 		Location Description
Acton Park 2004 23 acres (9.3 ha) 39°39′43″N 85°58′20″W / 39.6620°N 85.9723°W / 39.6620; -85.9723 (Acton Park)
Al E. Polin Park 1973 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) 39°48′27″N 86°09′17″W / 39.8075°N 86.1546°W / 39.8075; -86.1546 (Al E. Polin Park)
Alice Carter Place 1922 1.36 acres (0.55 ha) 39°51′27″N 86°09′27″W / 39.8574°N 86.1576°W / 39.8574; -86.1576 (Alice Carter Place)
Andrew Ramsey Park 1971 2.1 acres (0.85 ha) 39°49′57″N 86°09′54″W / 39.8325°N 86.1649°W / 39.8325; -86.1649 (Andrew Ramsey Park)
Arsenal Park 1921 12.3 acres (5.0 ha) 39°50′29″N 86°08′10″W / 39.8415°N 86.1362°W / 39.8415; -86.1362 (Arsenal Park)
Babe Denny Park 1923 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) 39°45′19″N 86°09′51″W / 39.7552°N 86.1643°W / 39.7552; -86.1643 (Babe Denny Park)
Barton Park 1946 6.1 acres (2.5 ha) 39°48′01″N 86°09′45″W / 39.8002°N 86.1625°W / 39.8002; -86.1625 (Barton Park)
Basswood Park 2003 6.93 acres (2.80 ha) 39°41′00″N 86°03′30″W / 39.6833°N 86.0582°W / 39.6833; -86.0582 (Basswood Park) [2]
Beckwith Memorial Park 1970 5.2 acres (2.1 ha) 39°48′44″N 86°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 Park 2002 14.7 acres (5.9 ha) 39°43′24″N 86°12′59″W / 39.7232°N 86.2164°W / 39.7232; -86.2164 (Bel-Aire Park)
Bellamy Park 1962 7 acres (2.8 ha) 39°49′25″N 85°59′59″W / 39.8236°N 85.9996°W / 39.8236; -85.9996 (Bellamy Park)
Bertha Ross Park 1925 15.4 acres (6.2 ha) 39°49′13″N 86°10′52″W / 39.8203°N 86.1812°W / 39.8203; -86.1812 (Bertha Ross Park)
Beville Park 1959 0.25 acres (0.10 ha) 39°46′23″N 86°07′24″W / 39.773°N 86.1233°W / 39.773; -86.1233 (Beville Park)
Blickman Educational Trail Park 2005 4 acres (1.6 ha) 39°52′26″N 86°09′15″W / 39.873782°N 86.154224°W / 39.873782; -86.154224 (Blickman Educational Trail Park)
Bluff Park 1946 10.4 acres (4.2 ha) 39°42′24″N 86°10′09″W / 39.7068°N 86.1692°W / 39.7068; -86.1692 (Bluff Park)
Bowman Park 1959 4.8 acres (1.9 ha) 39°49′14″N 86°14′42″W / 39.8206°N 86.2449°W / 39.8206; -86.2449 (Bowman Park)
Brightwood Park 1918 0.9 acres (0.36 ha) 39°48′03″N 86°06′27″W / 39.8009°N 86.1074°W / 39.8009; -86.1074 (Brightwood Park)
Broad Ripple Park 1946 56.2 acres (22.7 ha) 39°52′16″N 86°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 Park 1985 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) 39°48′33″N 86°08′49″W / 39.8093°N 86.1470°W / 39.8093; -86.1470 (Broadway & 29th Street Park)
Brookside Park 1898 99.6 acres (40.3 ha) 39°47′26″N 86°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 Park 3.22 acres (1.30 ha) 39°46′14″N 86°05′03″W / 39.7705°N 86.0842°W / 39.7705; -86.0842 (Brown's Corner Memorial Park)
Canterbury Park 1959 1.7 acres (0.69 ha) 39°51′15″N 86°08′25″W / 39.8541°N 86.1403°W / 39.8541; -86.1403 (Canterbury Park)
Carroll & 42nd Park 2014 19.6 acres (7.9 ha) 39°49′55″N 85°57′15″W / 39.8319°N 85.9543°W / 39.8319; -85.9543 (Carroll & 42nd Park) [2]
Carson Park 1964 25.4 acres (10.3 ha) 39°41′07″N 86°15′59″W / 39.6854°N 86.2664°W / 39.6854; -86.2664 (Carson Park)
Centennial & 20th Park 1946 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) 39°47′36″N 86°12′48″W / 39.7932°N 86.2133°W / 39.7932; -86.2133 (Centennial & 20th Park)
Centennial & Groff Park 1926 3.6 acres (1.5 ha) 39°47′56″N 86°12′49″W / 39.7990°N 86.2135°W / 39.7990; -86.2135 (Centennial & Gruff Park)
Central Greens 2015 8.40 acres (3.40 ha) 39°46′03″N 86°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 Park 2010 28.13 acres (11.38 ha) 39°43′25″N 86°01′28″W / 39.7235°N 86.0244°W / 39.7235; -86.0244 (Century Park) [2]
Chapel Hill Park 1946 4.9 acres (2.0 ha) 39°46′35″N 86°17′19″W / 39.7764°N 86.2886°W / 39.7764; -86.2886 (Chapel Hill Park)
Charles L. Whistler Memorial Plaza 1977 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) 39°46′07″N 86°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 Park 1921 73.1 acres (29.6 ha) 39°45′40″N 86°05′45″W / 39.7610°N 86.0959°W / 39.7610; -86.0959 (Christian Park)
Christina Oaks Park 1971 2.4 acres (0.97 ha) 39°45′26″N 86°14′06″W / 39.7573°N 86.2350°W / 39.7573; -86.2350 (Christina Oaks Park)
Chuck Klein Sports Complex 1983 21.8 acres (8.8 ha) 39°45′59″N 86°14′25″W / 39.7663°N 86.2402°W / 39.7663; -86.2402 (Chuck Klein Sports Complex)
Clayton & LaSalle Park 1972 3.8 acres (1.5 ha) 39°45′41″N 86°06′31″W / 39.7615°N 86.1087°W / 39.7615; -86.1087 (Clayton & LaSalle Park)
Cloverleaf Conservation Area 1999 19 acres (7.7 ha) 39°45′49″N 86°18′32″W / 39.7635°N 86.3090°W / 39.7635; -86.3090 (Cloverleaf Conservation Area)
Colorado & 29th Park 2006 5.20 acres (2.10 ha) 39°48′28″N 86°05′41″W / 39.8077°N 86.0948°W / 39.8077; -86.0948 (Colorado & 29th Park) [2]
Colts Canal Playspace 2018 1 acre (0.40 ha) 39°46′38″N 86°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 Park 2018 0.25 acres (0.10 ha) 39°46′17″N 86°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 Park 2007 10.55 acres (4.27 ha) 39°42′05″N 86°03′01″W / 39.7014°N 86.0504°W / 39.7014; -86.0504 (Copper Grove Park) [2]
Dan Wakefield Park 1928 2.7 acres (1.1 ha) 39°51′54″N 86°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 Park 1925 2.4 acres (0.97 ha) 39°46′53″N 86°12′32″W / 39.7813°N 86.2090°W / 39.7813; -86.2090 (Denver Park)
Dequincy Park 1953 0.58 acres (0.23 ha) 39°47′37″N 86°05′18″W / 39.7937°N 86.0883°W / 39.7937; -86.0883 (Dequincy Park)
Dollar Hide Creek Park 1965 17 acres (6.9 ha) 39°40′36″N 86°15′07″W / 39.6766°N 86.2520°W / 39.6766; -86.2520 (Dollar Hide Creek Park)
Doris Cowherd Park 1956 2.6 acres (1.1 ha) 39°49′51″N 86°04′38″W / 39.8307°N 86.0773°W / 39.8307; -86.0773 (Doris Cowherd Park)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park 1961 14.3 acres (5.8 ha) 39°47′35″N 86°08′47″W / 39.7931°N 86.1465°W / 39.7931; -86.1465 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park)
Dubarry Park 1967 26.9 acres (10.9 ha) 39°49′16″N 86°00′58″W / 39.8211°N 86.0162°W / 39.8211; -86.0162 (Dubarry Park)
Eagle Creek Park 1972 5,300 acres (2,100 ha) 39°52′07″N 86°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 Park 1989 17.6 acres (7.1 ha) 39°49′53″N 86°16′58″W / 39.8314°N 86.2827°W / 39.8314; -86.2827 (Eagle Highlands Park)
Edna Balz Lacy Family Park 1917 2 acres (0.81 ha) 39°45′24″N 86°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 1911 37.4 acres (15.1 ha) 39°46′36″N 86°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 Park 1946 2 acres (0.81 ha) 39°49′58″N 86°10′25″W / 39.8329°N 86.1737°W / 39.8329; -86.1737 (Elwood & Mary Black Park)
Emhardt Park 1923 1.75 acres (0.71 ha) 39°43′48″N 86°09′50″W / 39.7300°N 86.1639°W / 39.7300; -86.1639 (Emhardt Park)
Eva C. Talley Park 2000 2.1 acres (0.85 ha) 39°49′33″N 86°04′06″W / 39.8257°N 86.0684°W / 39.8257; -86.0684 (Eva C. Talley Park)
Faculty Park 1961 6 acres (2.4 ha) 39°48′55″N 86°15′57″W / 39.8152°N 86.2659°W / 39.8152; -86.2659 (Faculty Park)
Fall Creek & 30th Park 1910 11.3 acres (4.6 ha) 39°48′32″N 86°08′37″W / 39.8088°N 86.1436°W / 39.8088; -86.1436 (Fall Creek & 30th Park)
Fall Creek Pkwy. Preserve 12.11 acres (4.90 ha) 39°51′27″N 86°04′54″W / 39.8574°N 86.0816°W / 39.8574; -86.0816 (Fall Creek Pkwy. Preserve) [2]
Fall Creek Trail at Geist Dam 64 acres (26 ha) 39°54′37″N 85°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 Park 1988 0.9 acres (0.36 ha) 39°45′21″N 86°07′49″W / 39.7557°N 86.1303°W / 39.7557; -86.1303 (Finch Park)
Five Points & Edgewood Park 2011 34.68 acres (14.03 ha) 39°41′02″N 86°02′45″W / 39.6839°N 86.0459°W / 39.6839; -86.0459 (Five Points & Edgewood Park) [2]
Forest Manor Park 1937 18.1 acres (7.3 ha) 39°47′37″N 86°05′54″W / 39.7936°N 86.0982°W / 39.7936; -86.0982 (Forest Manor Park)
Fox Hill Manor Park 1964 9.2 acres (3.7 ha) 39°51′42″N 86°11′29″W / 39.8617°N 86.1913°W / 39.8617; -86.1913 (Fox Hill Manor Park)
Frank Young Park 1922 0.72 acres (0.29 ha) 39°48′26″N 86°10′43″W / 39.8071°N 86.1786°W / 39.8071; -86.1786 (Frank Young Park)
Frank & Judy O'Bannon Old Northside Soccer Park 2003 10.5 acres (4.2 ha) 39°47′13″N 86°08′28″W / 39.7870°N 86.1412°W / 39.7870; -86.1412 (Frank & Judy O'Bannon Old Northside Soccer Park)
Franklin & 38th Park 2004 12 acres (4.9 ha) 39°49′34″N 86°01′27″W / 39.8261°N 86.0241°W / 39.8261; -86.0241 (Franklin & 38th Park) [2]
Franklin Township Community Park 1970 99 acres (40 ha) 39°40′46″N 86°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 Park 1921 40 acres (16 ha) 39°48′18″N 86°08′02″W / 39.8049°N 86.1338°W / 39.8049; -86.1338 (Frederick Douglass Park)
Friedman Park 1982 17.83 acres (7.22 ha) 39°51′42″N 86°09′37″W / 39.8617°N 86.1603°W / 39.8617; -86.1603 (Friedman Park)
Garfield Park 1873 123 acres (50 ha) 39°44′01″N 86°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 Park 1962 13.1 acres (5.3 ha) 39°50′22″N 86°02′56″W / 39.8395°N 86.0490°W / 39.8395; -86.0490 (Gardner Park)
Gateway West Park 1963 4.9 acres (2.0 ha) 39°49′46″N 86°16′00″W / 39.8295°N 86.2668°W / 39.8295; -86.2668 (Gateway West Park)
George E. Kessler Park 2002 1.22 acres (0.49 ha) 39°48′12″N 86°09′21″W / 39.8033°N 86.1559°W / 39.8033; -86.1559 (George E. Kessler Park)
Glenns Valley Nature Park 1991 27 acres (11 ha) 39°38′45″N 86°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 Park 1971 242 acres (98 ha) 39°48′49″N 85°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 Area 20.69 acres (8.37 ha) 39°45′17″N 85°58′48″W / 39.7548°N 85.9799°W / 39.7548; -85.9799 (Grassy Creek Wood Conservation Area) [2]
Gray Park 1999 7.8 acres (3.2 ha) 39°39′53″N 86°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 Woods 1965 10.4 acres (4.2 ha) 39°39′22″N 86°17′05″W / 39.6560°N 86.2847°W / 39.6560; -86.2847 (Griffin Woods)
Gustafson Park 1961 32.3 acres (13.1 ha) 39°48′37″N 86°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 Park 2006 14.01 acres (5.67 ha) 39°43′47″N 86°01′43″W / 39.7296°N 86.0287°W / 39.7296; -86.0287 (Hanover North Park) [2]
Haughville Park 1922 5.6 acres (2.3 ha) 39°46′34″N 86°12′09″W / 39.7762°N 86.2026°W / 39.7762; -86.2026 (Haughville Park)
Hawthorne Park 1923 3.6 acres (1.5 ha) 39°45′59″N 86°12′08″W / 39.7665°N 86.2023°W / 39.7665; -86.2023 (Hawthorne Park)
Hendricks Park 2002 3 acres (1.2 ha) 39°45′01″N 86°09′14″W / 39.7503°N 86.1539°W / 39.7503; -86.1539 (Hendricks Park)
Highland Park 1898 4 acres (1.6 ha) 39°46′15″N 86°08′17″W / 39.7709°N 86.1380°W / 39.7709; -86.1380 (Highland Park)
Highway Parcel #15 Park 1922 1.28 acres (0.52 ha) 39°48′41″N 86°10′42″W / 39.8114°N 86.1782°W / 39.8114; -86.1782 (Highway Parcel #15 Park)
Holliday Park 1916 95 acres (38 ha) 39°52′17″N 86°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 Lot 1975 0.14 acres (0.057 ha) 39°45′22″N 86°08′29″W / 39.7560°N 86.1413°W / 39.7560; -86.1413 (Hot Shot Tot Lot)
Hudnut Commons 1988 2.22 acres (0.90 ha) 39°45′58″N 86°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 1991/2014 46 acres (19 ha) 39°45′08″N 86°00′14″W / 39.7521°N 86.0040°W / 39.7521; -86.0040 (Indianapolis World Sports Park) Originally named Post Road Community Park.
Indianola Park 1896 2.07 acres (0.84 ha) 39°46′02″N 86°11′37″W / 39.7671°N 86.1937°W / 39.7671; -86.1937 (Indianola Park)
Indy Urban Acres 2011 8 acres (3.2 ha) 39°47′49″N 86°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 Area 11.2 acres (4.5 ha) 39°45′38″N 85°58′51″W / 39.760583°N 85.980966°W / 39.760583; -85.980966 (Iron Gate Conservation Area)
Irving Circle Park 1904 0.55 acres (0.22 ha) 39°45′59″N 86°04′13″W / 39.7664°N 86.0703°W / 39.7664; -86.0703 (Irving Circle Park)
J. T. V. Hill Park 1921 10 acres (4.0 ha) 39°47′29″N 86°08′12″W / 39.7913°N 86.1368°W / 39.7913; -86.1368 (J. T. V. Hill Park)
Jake Greene Park 1971 10.3 acres (4.2 ha) 39°47′25″N 86°01′36″W / 39.7903°N 86.0268°W / 39.7903; -86.0268 (Jake Greene Park)
James Foster "Bruiser" Gaines Park 1971 10 acres (4.0 ha) 39°47′46″N 86°13′02″W / 39.7960°N 86.2171°W / 39.7960; -86.2171 (James Foster "Bruiser" Gaines Park)
John Ed Park 1925 4 acres (1.6 ha) 39°47′38″N 86°07′34″W / 39.7938°N 86.1262°W / 39.7938; -86.1262 (John Ed Park)
Juan Solomon Park 1971 41 acres (17 ha) 39°52′00″N 86°11′08″W / 39.8666°N 86.1855°W / 39.8666; -86.1855 (Juan Solomon Park)
Kelly Park 1922 2 acres (0.81 ha) 39°45′01″N 86°09′36″W / 39.7504°N 86.1599°W / 39.7504; -86.1599 (Kelly Park)
Kin Hubbard Memorial Park 1982 0.33 acres (0.13 ha)[2] 39°46′20″N 86°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 Park 2007 60 acres (24 ha) 39°43′45″N 85°57′49″W / 39.7292°N 85.9636°W / 39.7292; -85.9636 (Kitley & Troy Park) [2]
Kitley Woods 6.6 acres (2.7 ha) 39°44′07″N 85°57′37″W / 39.7352°N 85.9604°W / 39.7352; -85.9604 (Kitley Woods)
Krannert Park 1972 42 acres (17 ha) 39°45′26″N 86°15′59″W / 39.7573°N 86.2664°W / 39.7573; -86.2664 (Krannert Park)
Lappin Way Park 1994 18.5 acres (7.5 ha) 39°47′50″N 85°58′40″W / 39.7972°N 85.9779°W / 39.7972; -85.9779 (Lappin Way Park)
Lentz Park 1928 3.4 acres (1.4 ha) 39°46′39″N 86°11′45″W / 39.7776°N 86.1959°W / 39.7776; -86.1959 (Lentz Park)
Lieutenant Junior Grade Graham Edward Martin Park 1971 67.1 acres (27.2 ha) 39°47′13″N 86°10′24″W / 39.7870°N 86.1734°W / 39.7870; -86.1734 (LTJG Graham Edward Martin Park) Originally named Fall Creek & 16th Park, it was renamed to honor Golden Thirteen member Graham E. Martin in 2011.[35]
Little Valley Park 1998 1.65 acres (0.67 ha) 39°44′52″N 86°10′44″W / 39.7478°N 86.1788°W / 39.7478; -86.1788 (Little Valley Park)
Marott Woods Nature Preserve 1945 99.2 acres (40.1 ha) 39°53′17″N 86°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).[36] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
The Matthew R. Gutwein Commonground 2014 1 acre (0.40 ha) 39°46′38″N 86°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.[37]
McCarty Triangle Park 1897 2.39 acres (0.97 ha) 39°45′23″N 86°10′48″W / 39.7565°N 86.1799°W / 39.7565; -86.1799 (McCarty Triangle Park)
McCord Park 1970 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) 39°49′17″N 86°08′50″W / 39.8215°N 86.1472°W / 39.8215; -86.1472 (McCord Park)
Moreland Park 1953 6.14 acres (2.48 ha) 39°48′30″N 86°12′50″W / 39.8084°N 86.2138°W / 39.8084; -86.2138 (Moreland Park)
Municipal Gardens 1915 5 acres (2.0 ha) 39°47′33″N 86°12′08″W / 39.7926°N 86.2021°W / 39.7926; -86.2021 (Municipal Gardens)
North Broad Ripple Park 0.29 acres (0.12 ha) 39°52′41″N 86°07′54″W / 39.8781°N 86.1318°W / 39.8781; -86.1318 (North Broad Ripple Park) [2]
Northwestway Park 1957 117 acres (47 ha) 39°51′48″N 86°15′01″W / 39.8633°N 86.2504°W / 39.8633; -86.2504 (Northwestway Park)
Olin Park 1967 8 acres (3.2 ha) 39°46′41″N 86°13′34″W / 39.7781°N 86.2262°W / 39.7781; -86.2262 (Olin Park)
Orange Park 1993 1.95 acres (0.79 ha) 39°44′59″N 86°07′41″W / 39.7496°N 86.1281°W / 39.7496; -86.1281 (Orange Park)
Oscar Charleston Park 1972 22.1 acres (8.9 ha) 39°48′33″N 86°06′56″W / 39.8091°N 86.1155°W / 39.8091; -86.1155 (Oscar Charleston Park)
Pathways to Peace Garden 1995 0.08 acres (0.032 ha) 39°46′20″N 86°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.[38]
Patricia Park 1.2 acres (0.49 ha) 39°48′44″N 86°14′00″W / 39.8122°N 86.2334°W / 39.8122; -86.2334 (Patricia Park)
Paul Ruster Park 1970 102 acres (41 ha) 39°45′33″N 85°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.[39] Originally named Prospect & Muessing Park, it was renamed to honor local educator and coach Paul Ruster in 1979.[40] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
Perry Park 1961 21 acres (8.5 ha) 39°39′02″N 86°09′12″W / 39.6506°N 86.1534°W / 39.6506; -86.1534 (Perry Park)
Pogue's Run Art & Nature Park 2004 43 acres (17 ha) 39°48′02″N 86°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 Playfield 1924 1.05 acres (0.42 ha) 39°45′38″N 86°07′29″W / 39.7606°N 86.1247°W / 39.7606; -86.1247 (Porter Playfield)
Presidential Place Park 1971 0.51 acres (0.21 ha) 39°46′01″N 86°09′09″W / 39.7669°N 86.1524°W / 39.7669; -86.1524 (Presidential Place Park)
Pride Park 1968 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) 39°45′05″N 86°06′32″W / 39.7515°N 86.1089°W / 39.7515; -86.1089 (Pride Park)
Ransom Place Park 1997 0.28 acres (0.11 ha) 39°46′44″N 86°10′17″W / 39.7788°N 86.1714°W / 39.7788; -86.1714 (Ransom Place Park)
Ravenswood Overlook Park 1.68 acres (0.68 ha) 39°53′16″N 86°08′09″W / 39.8877°N 86.1357°W / 39.8877; -86.1357 (Ravenswood Overlook Park) [2]
Raymond Park 1971 35.8 acres (14.5 ha) 39°44′19″N 86°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.[41] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
Red Maple Park 2007 1.42 acres (0.57 ha) 39°44′11″N 86°06′50″W / 39.7365°N 86.1138°W / 39.7365; -86.1138 (Red Maple Park) [2]
Retherford Park 1965 5.3 acres (2.1 ha) 39°39′05″N 85°58′19″W / 39.6514°N 85.9720°W / 39.6514; -85.9720 (Retherford Park)
Rev. Charles R. Williams Park 1965 7.5 acres (3.0 ha) 39°48′57″N 86°08′22″W / 39.8159°N 86.1394°W / 39.8159; -86.1394 (Rev. Charles R. Williams Park)
Rev. Mozel Sanders Park 1931 28.9 acres (11.7 ha) 39°47′05″N 86°11′39″W / 39.7848°N 86.1943°W / 39.7848; -86.1943 (Rev. Mozel Sanders Park)
Rhodius Park 1913 24 acres (9.7 ha) 39°45′15″N 86°11′39″W / 39.7542°N 86.1942°W / 39.7542; -86.1942 (Rhodius Park)
Richard G. Lugar Plaza 2018 2 acres (0.81 ha) 39°46′03″N 86°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).[42] 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 Park 1956 6.79 acres (2.75 ha) 39°45′53″N 86°13′23″W / 39.7646°N 86.2230°W / 39.7646; -86.2230 (Ridenour Park)
Ringgold Park 1971 0.21 acres (0.085 ha) 39°44′52″N 86°08′32″W / 39.7477°N 86.1421°W / 39.7477; -86.1421 (Ringgold Park)
Riverside Park 1898 862 acres (349 ha) 39°48′18″N 86°11′37″W / 39.804976°N 86.193495°W / 39.804976; -86.193495 (Riverside Park)
Riverwood Park 2006 11.6 acres (4.7 ha) 39°53′11″N 86°07′37″W / 39.8864°N 86.1269°W / 39.8864; -86.1269 (Riverwood Park)
Robey Park 1972 20.4 acres (8.3 ha) 39°48′19″N 86°18′55″W / 39.8052°N 86.3154°W / 39.8052; -86.3154 (Robey Park)
Roselawn Park 1968 11 acres (4.5 ha) 39°49′43″N 86°05′12″W / 39.8287°N 86.0868°W / 39.8287; -86.0868 (Roselawn Park)
Ross Claypool Park 1940 4 acres (1.6 ha) 39°44′48″N 86°12′01″W / 39.7468°N 86.2003°W / 39.7468; -86.2003 (Ross Claypool Park)
Sandorf Park 1959 6 acres (2.4 ha) 39°44′25″N 86°07′44″W / 39.7403°N 86.1290°W / 39.7403; -86.1290 (Sandorf Park)
Seerley Creek Park 17.8 acres (7.2 ha) 39°42′52″N 86°14′51″W / 39.7144°N 86.2474°W / 39.7144; -86.2474 (Seerley Creek Park) [2]
Sexson Park 1973 0.57 acres (0.23 ha) 39°44′31″N 86°09′10″W / 39.7420°N 86.1527°W / 39.7420; -86.1527 (Sexson Park)
Skiles Test Nature Park 1974 80.91 acres (32.74 ha) 39°52′19″N 86°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.[43] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
Southeastway Park 1961 188 acres (76 ha) 39°41′12″N 85°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.[44] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
Southside Park 1966 7.8 acres (3.2 ha) 39°42′28″N 86°07′30″W / 39.7077°N 86.1251°W / 39.7077; -86.1251 (Southside Park)
South Street Square Park 2019 4.26 acres (1.72 ha) 39°45′38″N 86°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.[45]
Southwestway Park 1961 587 acres (238 ha) 39°39′12″N 86°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.[46] Popular recreational activities include birdwatching, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
Spades Park 1896 31 acres (13 ha) 39°47′09″N 86°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.[47] The park is included in the Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System.[9] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
Stable Chase Nature Sanctuary 1999 16.1 acres (6.5 ha) 39°45′10″N 85°57′53″W / 39.7529°N 85.9648°W / 39.7529; -85.9648 (Stable Chase Nature Sanctuary)
Stacy Park 0.25 acres (0.10 ha) 39°45′24″N 86°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.[48]
Stamm Park 1926 2.03 acres (0.82 ha) 39°53′01″N 86°07′49″W / 39.8835°N 86.1302°W / 39.8835; -86.1302 (Stamm Park) Stamm Park features woods and open space.[49]
Stanley Strader Park 1935 14.5 acres (5.9 ha) 39°44′39″N 86°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.[50]
Stout Field Park 1974 13.7 acres (5.5 ha) 39°43′58″N 86°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.[51] It is named for the former Stout Field airport.[52]
Stringtown Park 1970 2 acres (0.81 ha) 39°46′09″N 86°11′28″W / 39.7692°N 86.1910°W / 39.7692; -86.1910 (Stringtown Park)
Tarkington Park 1945 10.32 acres (4.18 ha) 39°49′38″N 86°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.[53] It is named for author Booth Tarkington.[54]
Thatcher Park 1973 22.1 acres (8.9 ha) 39°46′13″N 86°14′25″W / 39.7704°N 86.2403°W / 39.7704; -86.2403 (Thatcher Park)
Thompson Park 1999 9 acres (3.6 ha) 39°41′36″N 86°03′05″W / 39.6934°N 86.0513°W / 39.6934; -86.0513 (Thompson Park)
Tolin-Akeman Park 1989 5.5 acres (2.2 ha) 39°41′29″N 86°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.[55]
Town Run Trail Park 2000 127 acres (51 ha) 39°55′37″N 86°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.[56] It is maintained by the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association.[57]
Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail 63.3 acres (25.6 ha) 39°53′38″N 85°59′51″W / 39.8940°N 85.9976°W / 39.8940; -85.9976 (Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail)
Virginia Lee O'Brien Park 1956 3.6 acres (1.5 ha) 39°48′02″N 86°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.[58]
Washington Park 1923 128.1 acres (51.8 ha) 39°48′53″N 86°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.[59] The original Indianapolis Zoo was located in the park from 1964 to 1987.[60] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
Watkins Park 1913 19.1 acres (7.7 ha) 39°47′59″N 86°10′16″W / 39.7998°N 86.1712°W / 39.7998; -86.1712 (Watkins Park) [61]
Watson Road Bird Preserve 1925 4 acres (1.6 ha) 39°49′25″N 86°08′29″W / 39.8235°N 86.1413°W / 39.8235; -86.1413 (Watson Road Bird Park) Watson Road Bird Preserve features undeveloped woods.[62] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
Wes Montgomery Park 1970 36.8 acres (14.9 ha) 39°49′13″N 86°04′34″W / 39.8204°N 86.0762°W / 39.8204; -86.0762 (Wes Montgomery Park)
Wildwood Park 2008 8.78 acres (3.55 ha) 39°42′57″N 86°01′31″W / 39.7158°N 86.0253°W / 39.7158; -86.0253 (Wildwood Park) [2]
Willard Park 1907 10.9 acres (4.4 ha) 39°46′00″N 86°07′39″W / 39.7668°N 86.1276°W / 39.7668; -86.1276 (Willard Park)
William S. Sahm Park 1961 66.3 acres (26.8 ha) 39°54′58″N 86°03′12″W / 39.916145°N 86.053247°W / 39.916145; -86.053247 (William S. Sahm Park)
Windsor Village Park 1953 7.7 acres (3.1 ha) 39°48′15″N 86°03′20″W / 39.8043°N 86.0555°W / 39.8043; -86.0555 (Windsor Village Park)
WISH Park 1995 16.1 acres (6.5 ha) 39°53′11″N 86°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.[63] 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.[64]
Wolf Run Park 2013 53.23 acres (21.54 ha) 39°41′50″N 85°59′19″W / 39.6973°N 85.9886°W / 39.6973; -85.9886 (Wolf Run Park) [2]
Woollen's Garden of Birds and Botany 1909 43 acres (17 ha) 39°51′48″N 86°03′05″W / 39.8634°N 86.0514°W / 39.8634; -86.0514 (Woollen's Garden of Birds and Botany)
Wright's Fields 2004 38.91 acres (15.75 ha) 39°45′00″N 85°57′15″W / 39.7500°N 85.9542°W / 39.7500; -85.9542 (Wright's Fields) [2]

Other facilities

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

Private parks

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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.

Name Image Est. Size
ac (ha) 		Location Description
ARTSPARK 2005 9.5 acres (3.8 ha) 39°52′41″N 86°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.[65][66]
Ball Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park 1934 5.5 acres (2.2 ha)[a] 39°46′36″N 86°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.[67][68]
Daubenspeck Community Nature Park 2006 22 acres (8.9 ha) 39°55′01″N 86°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.[69] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
The Idle 2018 1 acre (0.40 ha) 39°45′20″N 86°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.[70]
James Irving Holcomb Botanical Gardens 1950 20 acres (8.1 ha) 39°50′39″N 86°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.[71][72] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 2002 55 acres (22 ha) 39°49′06″N 86°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.[73] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres 2010 100 acres (40 ha) 39°49′34″N 86°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.[74][75] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]

State parks

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Name Image Est. Size
ac (ha) 		Location Description
Fort Harrison State Park 1996 1,744 acres (706 ha) 39°52′17″N 86°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.[76][77] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]
Military Park 1852 14 acres (5.7 ha) 39°46′14″N 86°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.[78]
University Park 1876 4 acres (1.6 ha) 39°46′19″N 86°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.[79][80]
White River State Park 1979 250 acres (100 ha) 39°46′00″N 86°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, 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.[81] It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.[7]

Former parks

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Name Image Est. Size Location Description
Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Park 1995 0.98 acres (0.40 ha) 39°46′50″N 86°10′28″W / 39.7806°N 86.1745°W / 39.7806; -86.1745 (Cancer Survivors Park) The park was demolished in 2017.[82]

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Notes

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  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.[67]

References

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  4. ^ "Salem Village Park Honors F. R. Beckwith". The Indianapolis News. October 13, 1970. p. 2. Retrieved October 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. A park in Salem Village today was named in memory of Frank R. Beckwith of Indianapolis who was the first Negro to run in the Indiana presidential primary.
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  6. ^ Vanderstel, David G.; Hague, Alan (2021) [1994]. "Broad Ripple Park". Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indianapolis Public Library. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
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  10. ^ Beringer, Erica (June 24, 2015). "New stage dedicated at City Market". WISH-TV. Circle City Broadcasting. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  11. ^ "Citizens Forum leader receives civic award". The Indianapolis Star. December 11, 1987. p. 2. Retrieved October 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. At noon Thursday, city leaders dedicated the west plaza of the City Market as the Charles L. Whistler Memorial Plaza, in honor of the civic leader who died in 1981.
  12. ^ Bartner, Amy (June 5, 2018). "The Colts are going to pay for the city's first Downtown playground". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  13. ^ Higgins, Will (October 17, 2018). "Indianapolis' newest kids' park used to be a hangout for notorious biker gang Outlaws MC". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
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  21. ^ Mannweiler, David (August 28, 1995). "Greer Park gets new name, more land". The Indianapolis News. p. 11. Retrieved October 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. The L-shaped park will be renamed the Edna Balz Lacy Family Park in honor of the late community leader.
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  30. ^ "Holliday Park" (PDF). Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. February 22, 2011 [June 16, 2010]. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
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  33. ^ Petroskey, Dorothy (September 20, 1988). "Board names plaza Capitol Commons". The Indianapolis Star. p. 38. Retrieved September 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. The plaza nearing completion between the State House and the Indiana Convention Center and Hoosier Dome has been named Capitol Commons. (...) The vote by the Capital Improvement Board was 6–1.
  34. ^ Hall, Steve (August 6, 1982). "Park Honors Hubbard". The Indianapolis News. p. 3. Retrieved October 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. During a noontime ceremony today at the park, Emerson and New York, Mayor William Hudnut honored Hubbard and presented memorabilia about the cartoonist to his children, Virginia Schotters and Ohio newspaperman Tom Hubbard.
  35. ^ McDonough, Richard (January 15, 2021). "What's In A Name, Indy? Lt. j.g. Graham Edward Martin Park". Indianapolis Recorder. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  36. ^ "Marott Park" (PDF). Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. February 18, 2011 [June 23, 2010]. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  37. ^ Harry, Lou (December 12, 2013). "Renowned architects creating unique park at Eskenazi Hospital". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  38. ^ Aamidor, Abe (September 14, 1995). "A pocket of peace". The Indianapolis Star. p. 21. Retrieved September 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. The new Downtown park will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. (...) The Peace Garden is a 3,600-square-foot pocket park...
  39. ^ "Paul Ruster Park" (PDF). Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. February 22, 2011 [June 7, 2010]. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  40. ^ "Mayor to dedicate Paul Ruster Park". The Indianapolis News. September 29, 1979. p. 16. Retrieved October 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Mayor William Hudnut will lead dedication ceremonies at 1 p.m. Wednesday when Prospect and Muessing Park, 11300 Prospect, is renamed Paul Ruster Park. The name was chosen last June to honor Ruster, a 10-year physical education teacher and coach at Lowell Elementary School, 2150 Hunter Road.
  41. ^ "Raymond Park" (PDF). Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. February 16, 2011 [June 17, 2010]. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  42. ^ "Indianapolis naming new downtown plaza after Lugar". Indianapolis Business Journal. Associated Press. November 14, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  43. ^ "Skiles Test Park" (PDF). Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. February 22, 2011 [July 15, 2010]. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  44. ^ "Southeastway Park" (PDF). Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  45. ^ Russell, John (April 25, 2019). "Lilly creates public downtown park on edge of its headquarters campus". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  46. ^ "Southwestway Park" (PDF). Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. February 17, 2011 [July 15, 2010]. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  47. ^ "Spades Park" (PDF). Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. February 16, 2011 [June 8, 2010]. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  48. ^ "Stacy Park" (PDF). Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. February 16, 2011 [July 15, 2010]. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  49. ^ "Stamm Park". Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  50. ^ Ballenger, Xain (March 31, 2023). "Playing field takes name of beloved coach killed in road rage incident". thestatehousefile.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
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  54. ^ "New City Park is Named in Honor of Booth Tarkington". The Indianapolis News. August 31, 1945. p. 17. Retrieved October 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Booth Tarkington park is the officially adopted name of the newly-acquired, ten-acre city park...
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  64. ^ "City TV station gives 16 acres for mini-park". The Indianapolis News. April 17, 1995. p. 35. Retrieved September 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. WISH Park, 16 acres of mostly woods on Westland Road near Michigan Road, was donated to the city by WISH-TV. (...) The park, which straddles the Pike-Washington township line, is bordered on the north by Crooked Creek.
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  72. ^ "Holcomb Gardens". Butler University. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
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