Indianapolis Parks and Playgrounds

Use this guide to find parks and playgrounds in Indianapolis where parents and kids can play and spend time outside together. Browse practical details to help you choose a place for your next outing.

Parks and playgrounds

  1. Reservoir + forest + nature centersEagle Creek ParkEagle Creek · Large reservoir and forest park with trails, beach, marina, play, and two nature centers
  2. New play + nature trailsHolliday ParkMeridian Hills · Newly completed playground beside nature center, trails, river, and Ruins
  3. Gardens + play + artsGarfield ParkGarfield Park · Historic park with conservatory, sunken garden, play, arts center, and aquatics
  4. Play + pool + riverBroad Ripple ParkBroad Ripple · Riverfront neighborhood park with playground, pool, dog park, and family center
  5. Disc golf + pool + playBrookside ParkBrookside · Large neighborhood park with disc golf, pool, playground, courts, and family center
  6. Pool + play + courtsEllenberger ParkIrvington · Neighborhood park with pool, playground, courts, fields, and paths
  7. Adventure park + river trailsRiverside Regional ParkRiverside · Large river corridor under phased redevelopment with new adventure recreation
  8. Disc golf + splash + playWashington ParkMartindale-Brightwood · Disc golf, playground, seasonal aquatics, courts, and open space
  9. Nature trails + pond + playSoutheastway ParkFranklin Township · Nature park with trails, pond, playground, center, and picnic areas
  10. Pool + play + fieldsNorthwestway ParkPike Township · Seasonal pool and playground with trails, courts, and sports fields
  11. Splash + play + basketballTarkington ParkButler-Tarkington · Modern playground and splash area beside basketball, tennis, and plaza space
  12. Pool + play + broad sportsFrederick Douglass ParkMartindale-Brightwood · Family-center park with pool, playground, courts, fields, and nearby golf
  13. Nature + history + adventureStrawtown Koteewi ParkNoblesville, Indiana · about 30 miles north of Indianapolis · Large county park with trails, a natural-history center, river access, and family adventure facilities

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