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Eagle Creek Park

Coordinates: 39°51′20″N 86°17′39″W / 39.855556°N 86.294167°W / 39.855556; -86.294167
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Eagle Creek Park
Ornithology Center at Eagle Creek Park
Eagle Creek Park is located in Indianapolis
Eagle Creek Park
Location in Indianapolis
TypeCity Park
Location7840 W. 56th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Coordinates39°51′20″N 86°17′39″W / 39.855556°N 86.294167°W / 39.855556; -86.294167
AreaLand 3,900 acres (16 km2)
Water 1,400 acres (5.7 km2)
Created1962 (1962)
Operated byIndy Parks and Recreation
OpenAll year
WebsiteOfficial website

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 1,400 acres (5.7 km2) of water and 3,900 acres (16 km2) of land. There are about 10 miles (16 km) 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. The NCAA Rowing Championships were held in the Park in 2003, 2014, and 2015 and the World Rowing Championships were held there in 1994. The 1987 Pan American Games used the park for regatta and archery.[1]

Park activities/buildings

  • Amphitheater
  • Bait shop
  • Go Ape Treetop Adventure
  • Bark Park
  • Boat ramp and slips
  • Cross-Country Skiing Paths
  • Fitness Course
  • Fishing areas
  • Golf course (36 hole)
  • Lilly Lake Pedal
  • Marsh & Bird sanctuary
  • Earth Discovery Center
  • Orienteering
  • Peace Learning Center
  • Picnic areas and shelters
  • Pistol Range
  • Pontoon and Sunset Canoe Trips
  • Retreat Centers (2)
  • Sailboat marina
  • Sailboat/ Rowboat/ Canoe rentals
  • Sailing Day Camp
  • State Nature Preserves (2)
  • Swim Beach
  • The Indianapolis Rowing Center
  • Woodland Wildlife Preserve
  • Ornithology Center
  • Lakeside trail
    Lakeside trail
  • American white pelicans flying at the park's bird sanctuary
    American white pelicans flying at the park's bird sanctuary
  • Deer grazing in the park
    Deer grazing in the park
  • picnic shelter and directional sign
    picnic shelter and directional sign
  • a fall scene in the park
    a fall scene in the park

References

  1. ^ Bodenhamer, David. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis (Indiana University Press, 1994) pg.1074
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