Eagle Creek Park
Eagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis, and one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. It is located at 7840 W. 56th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana and covers approximately of water and of land. There are about of paths within it. Eagle Creek Park serves primarily as a nature reserve. Before coming into the possession of Indianapolis, the land was owned by Purdue University, and by Josiah K. Lilly Jr. before that. The Eagle Creek Park Foundation serves to promote volunteerism and provide funding for the Park and its programs.
Eagle Creek Park has hosted a number of notable sporting events, including the NCAA Rowing Championships and the World Rowing Championships. The park served as venue for the Archery, Canoeing, Modern Pentathlon, and Rowing competitions of the 1987 Pan American Games.
Eagle Creek Park is among the most visited attractions in Indianapolis, with 1.2 million guests in 2019.
Park attractions
- Amphitheater
- Bait shop
- Bark Park
- Boat ramp and slips
- Cross-Country skiing paths
- Earth Discovery Center
- Fitness course
- Fishing areas
- Go Ape Treetop Adventure
- Golf course
- Indianapolis Rowing Center
- Indoor Facility Rentals
- Lilly Lake Pedal
- Marsh and Bird sanctuary
- Orienteering
- Ornithology Center
- Peace Learning Center
- Picnic areas and shelters
- Pistol Range
- Pontoon and Sunset Canoe Trips
- Retreat Centers
- Sailboat marina
- Sailboat, rowboat, and canoe rentals
- Sailing Day Camp
- State Nature Preserves
- Swim Beach
- Woodland Wildlife Preserve