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CELEBRATING AMERICA'S BACKYARD
Indianapolis: Notable Parks & Open Spaces
September is a beautiful time of year in Indianapolis. Average temperatures are in the high 70s with lows in the mid50s. It's a perfect time of year to enjoy some of the city's
open and natural spaces.
Crown Hill Cemetery
Known as one of the best walking tours in Indianapolis, this
sprawling 500-acre site is known for its beauty, mature
trees and sculptures. This cemetery is the third largest cemetery in the nation. If you are planning to arrive in Indianapolis early, you can take part in the Beyond the Badge 5K run/
walk taking place on September 23.
Address: 700 W. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., April - September
Website: www.crownhillhf.org/
Admission: None, fees for private or public tours vary
Eagle Creek Park
One of the largest in the nation, Eagle Creek Park has almost
4,000 acres of forest and 1,400 acres of water. This park
hosts a wide variety of activities, from the Go Ape Treetop
Adventure (see the Doing Something Different section), to a
golf course, trails, fishing, watersports and playgrounds.
Address: 7840 W. 56th St., Indianapolis, IN 46254
Hours: 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Website: http://eaglecreekpark.org/
Admission: $6 for out-of-county motor vehicles

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Garfield Park Conservatory & Gardens
If you love plants, this is the place for you. This 10,000-square-foot
conservatory was constructed in 1916 and is home to hundreds of
different tropical species. The Sunken Garden is a traditional European formal garden with manicured hedges, flowers and fountain.
Address: 2505 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46203
Hours: The conservatory is open Monday - Saturday,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 pm. The Sunken
Garden is open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Website: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org/
Admission: $2 per person, 2 years and older

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Monument Circle
Recognized as the symbol of Indianapolis, Monument Circle
is in the heart of Indianapolis. The site consists of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at its center and the Colonel Eli
Lilly Civil War Museum on the lower level. A beautiful circular
open area surrounds it.
Address: 1 Monument Cir., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hours: Dawn to dusk, in monument Friday - Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Website: www.indianawarmemorials.org/explore/soldiersand-sailors-monument/
Admission: Free
Ruins at Holliday Park
In the 1950s, the St. Paul building was demolished in New
York City. Karl Bitter, a well-known architectural sculptor,
had designed the building's façade. Many of the building's
architectural elements were saved from demolition and
brought to Indianapolis to be put on display in a park setting. In 2016, the revitalization of the ruins was completed,
creating a one-of-a-kind vision of the past.
Address: 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46260
Hours: Dawn until dusk
Website: www.hollidaypark.org/wordpress/wp-content/
uploads/2018/01/History-of-The-Ruins-in-Holliday-Park.pdf
Admission: None
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
This 100-acre park has open meadows, dense forest and
views out to a 35-acre lake. It also hosts a wide variety of
permanent and temporary public art pieces. The park is part
of Newfields: A Place for Nature and the Arts (see above for
more info on the museum).
Address: 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Website: https://discovernewfields.org/do-and-see/places-togo/virginia-b-fairbanks-art-nature-park-100-acres
Admission: Free
White River State Park
Located in downtown Indianapolis, White River State Park is
the only urban state park in Indiana. Its lush 250 acres are
home to trails, green spaces and waterways, as well as the
Indianapolis Zoo, Eiteljorg Museum, the NCAA Hall of Champions and the Indiana State Museum.
Address: 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hours: Open 5 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Website: www.whiteriverstatepark.org/
Admission: Free to enter the park; individual venues have
admission costs

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