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Chain O’ Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana

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Beautiful rolling hills and scenic bogs alongside a chain of 11 lakes make up this Indiana attraction. Boating, fishing, hiking and camping are just a few of the most popular things to do at Chain O’ Lakes State Park. Some other activities include swimming, skiing, picnicking, horseback riding and many more fun things to do [...]

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Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Indiana

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Limestone preserves countless fossils at this southern Indiana attraction. Falls of Ohio State Park is a great place to spend a quiet outdoor afternoon, or find some challenging nature adventure on a day trip from Indianapolis. This Indiana park is located just across the river from Louisville, Kentucky, so it attracts visitors from all over [...]

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Harmonie State Park in New Harmony, Indiana

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On the banks of the Wabash River in New Harmony, Indiana is a quiet and serene atmosphere full of natural adventures. Harmonie State Park is located in the southern Hoosier State, 25 miles north of Evansville, Indiana. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are popular things to do on a day trip from Indianapolis. Swimming, boating [...]

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McCormick’s Creek State Park in Spencer, Indiana

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McCormick’s Creek State Park is a gemstone in the Hoosier state park collection, because it was the first one in Indiana history. On July 4, 1916, the 350-acre Indiana attraction was dedicated, and nearly a century later it still functions as an outdoor escape for family getaways, field trips, vacations, retreats and even day trips [...]

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Brown County State Park in Nashville, Indiana

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Indiana State Parks don’t get any bigger or better than the Brown County State Park in Nashville, Indiana. It stretches on for 15,696-acres, making it the largest Indiana park by far. The rugged terrain of the southern Hoosier State makes this an excellent day trip destination for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. It features [...]

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Summer Fun at Indianapolis Parks July 28 to Aug 1

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All season long Indy Parks and Recreation have created great Indianapolis events to keep Hoosiers entertained. FREE and affordable concerts plus summer movies in the park make for a range of Indianapolis culture just waiting for Indianapolis people to engage with. This week Indianapolis parks offer concerts at Eagle Creek Park and Garfield Park and [...]

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Free: Summer Fun at Indianapolis Parks (July 20 to 25)

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Indy Parks and Recreation is all about creating those special Summer memories that last a lifetime. That is why this Indianapolis organization has created a whole menu of FREE to affordable Summer fun to bring families and friends together. Concerts and film galore fill grassy knolls across the city with Indianapolis people, their blankets and [...]

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Summer Fun at Indianapolis Parks July 16 and 17

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Summer fun continues at Indianapolis parks this weekend with a cool concert and a hot film at Ellenberger Park Pool and Holliday Park. Indy Parks and Recreation does its best to fill the Summer months with free and affordable Indianapolis events to keep Hoosiers entertained and outside as the heat rolls on. Join fellow Indianapolis [...]

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1st Annual HVAF Summer Festival in Indianapolis Downtown July 17

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HVAF (Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation) proudly presents their first ever HVAF Summer Festival in Indianapolis downtown Saturday, July 17. This Indianapolis festival is designed to bring together the Indianapolis community to raise awareness for homeless veterans and their families. Don’t miss this exciting Indianapolis event in the heart of Indianapolis downtown from 10:00 pm to [...]

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FREE Family Summer Fun at Indianapolis Parks: July 9 to 11

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All Summer long Indy Parks and Recreation has created tons of FREE and affordable Summer fun for families across Indianapolis parks. This weekend is no exception. The fun continues with concerts and movies at several parks all weekend long. The weather may be hot, but its still better than staying couped up inside during and [...]

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Southwestway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana

Southwestway Park

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Southwestway Park is the second largest park in Indianapolis, next to Eagle Creek Park. It was named because of its proximity within the city of Indianapolis, which is on the south west side of Circle City, between Mooresville and Greenwood. Southwestway Park is a major hotspot for Indianapolis sports, especially athletics for Indianapolis kids. The park’s [...]

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Southside Indianapolis’ Raymond Park, AKA Indy Island Aquatic Center

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Also known as Indy Island Aquatic Center, Raymond Park features a huge indoor water park where Indianapolis children and residents love to splash around. The park has been around since the early 1990s, when Warren Township Metropolitan School District was in need of more land to develop a middle school. In 1993, the school district and Indy [...]

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Gazebo at Lions Park in Zionsville, Indiana

Lions Park

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From little league to holiday festivities, Lions Park is a popular outdoors destiantion in Zionsville, Indiana. The Zionsville Lions Club owns and operates the grounds, which are the home field of Zionsville Little League Baseball and Softball. Lions Park has six baseball diamonds and four softball diamonds. Indianapolis sports lovers can usually always find a [...]

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Starkey Park

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Zionsville Indiana‘s largest park is a 77-acre stretch of land located north of Indianapolis, just off of I-465. Starkey Park is a quarter of a mile from the historic Zionsville village. The park’s three miles of nature hiking attracts community groups, families and nature lovers all year round. There is access to Starkey Park from Eagle Creek [...]

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Northwestway Park Aquatic Center

Northwestway Park

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Northwestway Park stands out from most other Indianapolis parks because it is home to a 135,000 gallon outdoor aquatic center. The water park features four waterslides, a 25-yard lap swimming area and several pool geysers, spray showers, fountains and dumping buckets. Indianapolis children love Northwestway Park because of the aquatic center, large playgrounds and soccer fields. [...]

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Westside Park in Greenwood, Indiana

Westside Park

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Whether you’re shooting hoops with your buddies or grilling out with the family, Westside Park has beautiful landscapes and tons of fun in store. This 26 acre Indianapolis park has several amenities, including picnic areas, outdoor grills, and a playground. For park goers that love exercise and playing sports in Indianapolis, Westside Park has extensive [...]

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Craig Park Sign in Greenwood, IN

Craig Park

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Visit Craig Park for a day in the great outdoors with room for a picnic, a game of horseshoes, hiking trails and a sheltered gazebo in case of rain. This 27 acre park has something to offer Indy residents of all ages, and it’s located just south of Indianapolis, in Greenwood, Indiana, near the Greenwood Park Mall and [...]

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Perry Park

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For a splashing time in the sun, or a shivering extravaganza on ice, Perry Park is the place to be all year round. During the winter months, this Indianapolis park opens its popular indoor ice skating rink. In summertime, Perry Park has a fun aquatic center that will cool down any hot Hoosier day. Perry Park [...]

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Butler Observatory, Indianapolis, Indiana

Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium at Butler University

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The Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium is one of the largest public observatories in the world. Why might you care about such information? Because the Holcomb Observatory is located right here in Indianapolis! Gracing the north end of Butler University‘s campus, this local gem is home to a 38-inch Cassegrain reflector telescope. Through the viewing lens [...]

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WWII Memorial Plaza Park, Indianapolis, Indiana

Indiana War Memorial Plaza Parks

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The Indiana War Memorial, known more formally as the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza Historic District, was constructed in the very center of downtown Indianapolis and doubles as a stunning entrance to the commercial sector of the city from the north. The plaza and all its installations were created to honor those who fought for [...]

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