List of parks in Indianapolis

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| 2004

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| 1973

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| 1922

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| 1971

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| 1921

| {{convert|12.3|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8415

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| 1923

| {{convert|1.1|acre}}

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| 1946

| {{convert|6.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8002

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| 2003

| {{convert|6.93|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6833

| align="left" | {{cite web |title=Indy Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |date=December 2016 |url=https://citybase-cms-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/56da2c0641704709a7910acc36be505f.pdf |pages=96–102; 148–161 |access-date=October 5, 2022}}

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| 1970

| {{convert|5.2|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8121

| align="left" | Beckwith Memorial Park features basketball courts, benches, a football field, a playground, and a shelter.{{cite web |title=Beckwith Memorial Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=May 27, 2010 |date=February 22, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/84 |format=PDF |access-date=October 4, 2022}} Originally named Salem Village Park, it was renamed to honor Frank R. Beckwith, the first African American in Indiana to run as a major party candidate in a presidential primary.{{cite news |author= |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/312620149 |url-access=subscription |title=Salem Village Park Honors F. R. Beckwith |date=October 13, 1970 |newspaper=The Indianapolis News |access-date=October 4, 2022 |page=2 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=A park in Salem Village today was named in memory of Frank R. Beckwith of Indianapolis who was the first Negro to run in the Indiana presidential primary.}}

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| 2002

| {{convert|14.7|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7232

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| 1962

| {{convert|7|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8236

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| 1925

| {{convert|15.4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8203

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| 1959

| {{convert|0.25|acre}}

| {{coord|39.773

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| 2005

| {{convert|4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.873782

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| 1946

| {{convert|10.4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7068

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| 1959

| {{convert|4.8|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8206

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| 1918

| {{convert|0.9|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8009

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| 1946

| {{convert|56.2|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8712

| align="left" | Broad Ripple Park features athletic fields, a baseball diamond, a boat ramp, a dog park, a family center, an outdoor swimming pool, picnic tables, a playground, shelters, tennis courts, trails, and woods. It is situated along the White River. The park was the original site of White City Amuseument Park and the Broad Ripple Park Carousel (now housed at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis).{{cite web |title=Broad Ripple Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=June 12, 2010 |date=February 16, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/4 |format=PDF |access-date=October 1, 2022}}{{cite encyclopedia |title=Broad Ripple Park |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-date=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Vanderstel |first1=David G. |last2=Hague |first2=Alan |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/broad-ripple-park/ |access-date=October 1, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.{{cite web |year=2013 |url=https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/trailguide_2013.pdf |title=Indy Birding Trail Guide |publisher=Amos Butler Audubon Society |access-date=October 1, 2022}}

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| 1985

| {{convert|0.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8093

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| 1898

| {{convert|99.6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7905

| align="left" | Brookside Park features ball diamonds, basketball courts, a disc golf course, a family center, a football field, open space, an outdoor swimming pool, paved trails, picnic tables, playgrounds, shelters, and tennis courts.{{cite web |title=Brookside Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=June 12, 2010 |date=February 16, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/5 |format=PDF |access-date=October 8, 2022}} The park is included in the Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System.{{cite web |title=NRHP Registration Form for Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System |url=https://secure.in.gov/apps/dnr/shaard/r/240f2/N/Indianapolis_Park_&_Boulevard_System_Marion_CO_Nom.pdf |website=Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database |author=Storrow Kinsella Group |date=September 18, 2002 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |ref={{harvid|NRHP Registration Form}}}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

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| {{convert|3.22|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7705

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| 1959

| {{convert|1.7|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8541

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| 2014

| {{convert|19.6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8319

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| 1964

| {{convert|25.4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6854

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| 1946

| {{convert|0.4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7932

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| 1926

| {{convert|3.6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7990

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| 2015

| {{convert|8.40|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7674

| align="left" | Central Greens is a track and field facility on a portion of the former Central State Hospital campus.

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| 2010

| {{convert|28.13|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7235

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| 1946

| {{convert|4.9|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7764

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| 1977

| {{convert|0.5|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7687

| align="left" | Charles L. Whistler Memorial Plaza features the Sun King Market District Stage,{{cite web |last=Beringer |first=Erica |date=June 24, 2015 |title=New stage dedicated at City Market |url=https://www.wishtv.com/news/new-stage-dedicated-at-city-market/ |work=WISH-TV |publisher=Circle City Broadcasting |access-date=October 4, 2022}} benches, planters, moveable tables and chairs, and an original archway from Tomlinson Hall. The plaza is located on the west side of Indianapolis City Market and was named to honor civic leader Charles L. Whistler in 1987.{{cite news |author= |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/105924958 |url-access=subscription |title=Citizens Forum leader receives civic award |date=December 11, 1987 |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=October 4, 2022 |page=2 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=At noon Thursday, city leaders dedicated the west plaza of the City Market as the Charles L. Whistler Memorial Plaza, in honor of the civic leader who died in 1981.}} The plaza is maintained by the Indianapolis–Marion County Building Authority.

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| 1921

| {{convert|73.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7610

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| 1971

| {{convert|2.4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7573

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| 1983

| {{convert|21.8|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7663

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| 1972

| {{convert|3.8|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7615

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| 1999

| {{convert|19|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7635

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| 2006

| {{convert|5.20|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8077

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| 2018

| {{convert|1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7773

| align="left" | Colts Canal Playspace, located adjacent to the Canal Walk and Indianapolis Cultural Trail, features an accessible playground, benches, and shade structures. It is the first public playground in downtown Indianapolis.{{cite web |last=Bartner |first=Amy |date=June 5, 2018 |title=The Colts are going to pay for the city's first Downtown playground |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2018/06/05/downtown-indianapolis-get-its-first-playground-thanks-colts/664773002/ |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=September 27, 2022}}

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| 2018

| {{convert|0.25|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7715

| align="left" | Commons Park features benches, a grill, a ping-pong table, and a playground.{{cite web |last=Higgins |first=Will |date=October 17, 2018 |title=Indianapolis' newest kids' park used to be a hangout for notorious biker gang Outlaws MC |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2018/10/17/outlaws-mc-biker-gang-indianapolis-clubhouse-kids-playground-commons-park/1669045002/ |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=October 4, 2022}}

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| 2007

| {{convert|10.55|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7014

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| 1928

| {{convert|2.7|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8649

| align="left" | Dan Wakefield Park features a beach volleyball court, a playground, a shelter, a splash pad, and tennis courts.{{cite web |title=Broadway & 61st Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=May 27, 2010 |date=February 16, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/90 |format=PDF |access-date=October 4, 2022}} Originally named Broadway & 61st Park, it was renamed to honor author and journalist Dan Wakefield in 2016.{{cite web |author= |date=May 31, 2016 |title=Indianapolis To Name Park After Author Dan Wakefield |url=https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indianapolis-to-name-park-after-author-dan-wakefield |agency=Associated Press |publisher=Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media, Inc. |access-date=October 4, 2022}}

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| 1925

| {{convert|2.4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7813

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| 1953

| {{convert|0.58|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7937

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| 1965

| {{convert|17|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6766

| align="left" |

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| 1956

| {{convert|2.6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8307

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| 1961

| {{convert|14.3|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7931

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| 1967

| {{convert|26.9|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8211

| align="left" |

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| 1972

| {{convert|5,300|acre}}

| {{coord|39.868642

| align="left" | Eagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis and among the largest municipal parks in the U.S. Features include a {{convert|1400|acre|adj=on}} reservoir, an amphitheater, a bait shop, a beach, a bird sanctuary, a dog park, the Mary and John Geisse Soccer Complex, a golf course, a marina, a nature center, three nature preserves, an ornithology center, a playground, two retreat centers, a rowing course, sailing club, shelters, sledding hills, trails, and a zip line course. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, stand-up paddle boards, pontoon boats, sailboats, and mountain bikes are rentable. Birdwatching, canoeing, cross-country skiing, cycling, fishing, golfing, hiking, kayaking, picnicking, rowing, sailing, sledding, and swimming are popular recreational activities at the park. Eagle Creek is the only municipal park that requires an entrance fee.{{cite encyclopedia |title=Eagle Creek Park |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-date=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Darbee |first1=Leigh |last2=Fischer |first2=Jessica Erin |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/eagle-creek-park/ |access-date=September 25, 2022}}{{cite web |title=Eagle Creek Park Trail Map |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |url=https://eaglecreekpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Trail-Map-3_24_18.pdf |access-date=September 25, 2022}}{{cite web |title=Park Activities |publisher=Eagle Creek Park Foundation |url=https://eaglecreekpark.org/park-activities/ |access-date=September 25, 2022}}{{cite web |title=Eagle Creek Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/#/details/133 |access-date=September 25, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

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| 1989

| {{convert|17.6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8314

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| 1917

| {{convert|2|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7568

| align="left" | Edna Balz Lacy Family Park features a beach volleyball court, a bocce ball court, picnic tables, a playground, a shelter, and a shuffleboard court.{{cite web |title=Edna Balz Lacy Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=June 1, 2010 |date=February 16, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/101 |format=PDF |access-date=October 4, 2022}} Originally named Greer Park, it was renamed to honor philanthropist Edna Balz Lacy in 1995.{{cite news |last=Mannweiler |first=David |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/313331305 |url-access=subscription |title=Greer Park gets new name, more land |date=August 28, 1995 |newspaper=The Indianapolis News |access-date=October 4, 2022 |page=11 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=The L-shaped park will be renamed the Edna Balz Lacy Family Park in honor of the late community leader.}}

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| 1911

| {{convert|37.4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7766

| align="left" | Ellenberger Park features athletic fields, ball diamonds, open space, an outdoor swimming pool, playgrounds, a shelter, a sledding hill, tennis courts, trails, and a volleyball court.{{cite web |title=Ellenberger Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 16, 2010 |date=February 16, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/8 |format=PDF |access-date=October 1, 2022}} It also serves as the northern terminus of the Pleasant Run Greenway. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

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| 1946

| {{convert|2|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8329

| align="left" |

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| 1923

| {{convert|1.75|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7300

| align="left" |

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| 2000

| {{convert|2.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8257

| align="left" |

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| 1961

| {{convert|6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8152

| align="left" |

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| 1910

| {{convert|11.3|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8088

| align="left" |

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|

| {{convert|12.11|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8574

| align="left" |

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| {{convert|64|acre}}

| {{coord|39.9103

| align="left" | Fall Creek Trail at Geist Dam features a trail and woods south of Geist Reservoir. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

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| 1988

| {{convert|0.9|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7557

| align="left" |

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| 2011

| {{convert|34.68|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6839

| align="left" |

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| 1937

| {{convert|18.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7936

| align="left" |

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| 1964

| {{convert|9.2|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8617

| align="left" |

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| 1922

| {{convert|0.72|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8071

| align="left" |

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| 2003

| {{convert|10.5|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7870

| align="left" |

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| 2004

| {{convert|12|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8261

| align="left" | Undeveloped woodland.

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| 1970

| {{convert|99|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6795

| align="left" | Franklin Township Community Park features ball diamonds, basketball courts, benches, open space, picnic tables, a playground, a shelter, soccer fields, trails, and woods.{{cite web |title=Franklin Township Community Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 12, 2010 |date=February 22, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/105 |format=PDF |access-date=October 7, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

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| 1921

| {{convert|80|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8049

| align="left" | Frederick Douglass Park features ball diamonds, a basketball court, a family center, a football field, a golf course, a paved fitness trail, picnic tables, a playground, an outdoor swimming pool, and tennis courts. Originally named Douglass Park, it was renamed to honor abolitionist Frederick Douglass in 2017.{{cite encyclopedia |title=Frederick Douglass Park |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=November 2023 |last=Verderame |first=Jyoti |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/frederick-douglass-park/ |access-date=November 19, 2024}}

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| 1982

| {{convert|17.83|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8617

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| 1873

| {{convert|123|acre}}

| {{coord|39.733528

| align="left" | Garfield Park is the oldest municipal park in Indianapolis. Features include the Burrello Family Center, MacAllister Center for the Performing Arts, an aquatic center, ball diamonds, a basketball court, a community arts center, a conservatory and sunken gardens, football/soccer fields, a public library branch, playgrounds, shelters, sledding hill, statuary, tennis courts, and trails, notably Pleasant Run Greenway.{{cite web |title=Garfield Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 20, 2010 |date=February 2, 2011 |url=https://garfieldparkindy.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2017/02/MAP-GARFIELDPARK_2011.pdf |access-date=September 25, 2022}} Originally named Southern Park, it was renamed to honor President James A. Garfield in 1881.{{cite encyclopedia |title=Garfield Park and Conservatory |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-date=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Walton |first1=Vi |last2=Hall |first2=Carol A. |last3=Fischer |first3=Jessica Erin |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/garfield-park-and-conservatory/ |access-date=September 25, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

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| 1962

| {{convert|13.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8395

| align="left" |

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| 1963

| {{convert|4.9|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8295

| align="left" |

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| 2002

| {{convert|1.22|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8033

| align="left" |

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| 1991

| {{convert|27|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6459

| align="left" | Features include a nature center, open space, picnic tables, trails, and woods. A playground is shared with neighboring Glenns Valley Elementary School.{{cite web |title=Glenns Valley Nature Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 14, 2010 |date=February 22, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/9 |format=PDF |access-date=October 2, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

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| 1971

| {{convert|242|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8136

| align="left" | Established as German Church & 30th Park, it originally covered {{convert|41|acres}}. A series of acquisitions since 2000 have brought the park to its current acreage. Features include a basketball court, a playground, a shelter, soccer fields, softball diamonds, a splash pad, tennis courts, and trails. Much of the acreage is undeveloped open space with some woods and wetlands.{{cite web |last=Muñiz |first=Leslie Bonilla |date=August 20, 2021 |title=Former east-side golf course to become Grassy Creek expansion |url=https://www.ibj.com/articles/preserving-through-parks |access-date=August 21, 2021 |website=Indianapolis Business Journal}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

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| {{convert|20.69|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7548

| align="left" |

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| 1999

| {{convert|7.8|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6646

| align="left" | Gray Park features unpaved trails in a wooded riparian zone along Buck Creek. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

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| 1965

| {{convert|10.4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6560

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| 1961

| {{convert|32.3|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8104

| align="left" | Gustafson Park features basketball courts, benches, football fields, an outdoor swimming pool, picnic tables, playgrounds, a shelter, tennis courts, and the Randy Shambaugh Baseball Park.{{cite web |title=Gustafson Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |date=February 16, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/109 |format=PDF |access-date=October 6, 2022}} Originally named Northwest Park, it was renamed to honor civic leader Howard Gustafson in 1967.{{cite web |title=Gustafson Park Master Plan |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |date=1993 |url=https://citybase-cms-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/65f8f155b5934dba949920e4e4416636.pdf |page=3 |access-date=October 6, 2022}}

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| 2006

| {{convert|14.01|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7296

| align="left" |

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| 1922

| {{convert|5.6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7762

| align="left" |

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| 1923

| {{convert|3.6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7665

| align="left" |

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| 2002

| {{convert|3|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7503

| align="left" |

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| 1898

| {{convert|4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7709

| align="left" |

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| 1922

| {{convert|1.28|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8114

| align="left" |

| 100px

| 1916

| {{convert|95|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8713

| align="left" | Situated along the White River, Holliday Park features an arboretum, a nature center, open space, picnic tables, a playground, a rock garden, wooded ravines, and {{convert|3.5|mile}} of trails.{{cite web |title=Holliday Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=June 16, 2010 |date=February 22, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/10 |format=PDF |access-date=October 1, 2022}} The park is home to three atlantes designed by Karl Bitter from the façade of the demolished St. Paul Building. Referred to as "The Ruins," the pieces and accompanying grotto were dedicated in 1973. A performance space was added as part of a restoration completed in 2016.{{cite encyclopedia |title=Holliday Park |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-date=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Cunningham |first1=Joan |last2=Fischer |first2=Jessica Erin |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/holliday-park/ |access-date=October 1, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

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| 1973

| {{convert|0.14|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7560

| align="left" | Hot Shot Tot Lot features benches, a playground, and a picnic table.

| 100px

| 1988

| {{convert|2.22|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7662

| align="left" | Built atop an underground parking garage, Hudnut Commons features benches, decorative brick walkways, fountains, an Indiana Pacers Bikeshare station, pergolas, gardens, and a lawn. Originally named Capitol Commons, the plaza was dedicated in 2014 to honor William "Bill" Hudnut, former mayor (1976–1992).{{cite encyclopedia |title=William H. Hudnut III |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=July 2021 |last=Frantz |first=Edward O. |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/william-h-hudnut-iii/ |access-date=September 26, 2022}} It is owned and maintained by the Capital Improvement Board, a municipal corporation that also owns the neighboring Indiana Convention Center.{{cite news |last=Petroskey |first=Dorothy |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/105949417 |url-access=subscription |title=Board names plaza Capitol Commons |date=September 20, 1988 |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=September 26, 2022 |page=38 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=The plaza nearing completion between the State House and the Indiana Convention Center and Hoosier Dome has been named Capitol Commons. (...) The vote by the Capital Improvement Board was 6–1.}}

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| 2014

| {{convert|46|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7521

| align="left" | Opened in 1990 as Post Road Community Park.

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| 1896

| {{convert|2.07|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7671

| align="left" |

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| 2011

| {{convert|8|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7970

| align="left" | Indy Urban Acres is an urban farm operated by the Parks Alliance of Indianapolis.

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| {{convert|11.2|acre}}

| {{coord|39.760583

| align="left" |

| 100px

| 1904

| {{convert|0.55|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7664

| align="left" |

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| 1921

| {{convert|10|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7913

| align="left" |

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| 1971

| {{convert|10.3|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7903

| align="left" |

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| 1971

| {{convert|10|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7960

| align="left" |

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| 1925

| {{convert|4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7938

| align="left" |

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| 1971

| {{convert|41|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8666

| align="left" |

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| 1922

| {{convert|2|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7504

| align="left" |

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| 1982

| {{convert|0.33|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7722

| align="left" | Kin Hubbard Memorial Park features a bench, open space, and trees on the Pleasant Run Greenway. It is named in honor of cartoonist Kin Hubbard.{{cite news |last=Hall |first=Steve |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/314428114 |url-access=subscription |title=Park Honors Hubbard |date=August 6, 1982 |newspaper=The Indianapolis News |access-date=October 8, 2022 |page=3 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=During a noontime ceremony today at the park, Emerson and New York, Mayor William Hudnut honored Hubbard and presented memorabilia about the cartoonist to his children, Virginia Schotters and Ohio newspaperman Tom Hubbard.}}

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| 2007

| {{convert|60|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7292

| align="left" |

|

|

| {{convert|6.6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7352

| align="left" |

|

| 1972

| {{convert|42|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7573

| align="left" |

|

| 1994

| {{convert|18.5|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7972

| align="left" |

|

| 1928

| {{convert|3.4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7776

| align="left" |

|

| 1971

| {{convert|67.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7870

| align="left" | Originally named Fall Creek & 16th Park, it was renamed to honor Golden Thirteen member Graham E. Martin in 2011.{{cite web |last=McDonough |first=Richard |date=January 15, 2021 |title=What's In A Name, Indy? Lt. j.g. Graham Edward Martin Park |url=https://indianapolisrecorder.com/whats-in-a-name-indy-lt-j-g-graham-edward-martin-park/ |access-date=May 26, 2024 |work=Indianapolis Recorder |language=en-US}}

|

| 1998

| {{convert|1.65|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7478

| align="left" |

| 100px

| 1945

| {{convert|99.2|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8881

| align="left" | Marott Woods Nature Preserve features picnic tables, a shelter, trails, and woods. The preserve is bounded by the White River (south) and Monon Trail (east).{{cite web |title=Marott Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=June 23, 2010 |date=February 18, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/70 |format=PDF |access-date=October 1, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

|

| 2014

| {{convert|1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7772

| align="left" | The Commonground features a café building, fountains, seating, trellises, and landscaping. Located on the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital campus, the plaza is owned and maintained by Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, a municipal corporation. It is named after Matthew Gutwein, former president and chief executive officer.{{cite web |last=Harry |first=Lou |date=December 12, 2013 |title=Renowned architects creating unique park at Eskenazi Hospital |url=https://www.ibj.com/articles/45095-renowned-architects-creating-unique-park-at-eskenazi-hospital |newspaper=Indianapolis Business Journal |access-date=October 6, 2022}}

|

| 1897

| {{convert|2.39|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7565

| align="left" |

|

| 1970

| {{convert|1.6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8215

| align="left" |

|

| 1953

| {{convert|6.14|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8084

| align="left" |

|

| 1927

| {{convert|4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7926

| align="left" |

|

|

| {{convert|0.29|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8781

| align="left" |

|

| 1957

| {{convert|117|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8633

| align="left" |

|

| 1967

| {{convert|8|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7781

| align="left" |

|

| 1993

| {{convert|1.95|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7496

| align="left" |

|

| 1972

| {{convert|22.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8091

| align="left" |

|

| 1995

| {{convert|0.08|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7723

| align="left" | Pathways to Peace Garden features benches, planters, and landscaping. It is among the smallest city parks, occupying {{convert|3,600|sqft}} on a triangular plot.{{cite news |last=Aamidor |first=Abe |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/107624379 |url-access=subscription |title=A pocket of peace |date=September 14, 1995 |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=September 27, 2022 |page=21 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=The new Downtown park will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. (...) The Peace Garden is a 3,600-square-foot pocket park...}}

|

|

| {{convert|1.2|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8122

| align="left" |

| 100px

| 1970

| {{convert|102|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7593

| align="left" | Paul Ruster Park features a dog park, open space, a playground, a pond, shelters, a sledding hill, trails, and woods.{{cite web |title=Paul Ruster Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=June 7, 2010 |date=February 22, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/124 |format=PDF |access-date=October 7, 2022}} Originally named Prospect & Muessing Park, it was renamed to honor local educator and coach Paul Ruster in 1979.{{cite news |author= |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/312645603 |url-access=subscription |title=Mayor to dedicate Paul Ruster Park |date=September 29, 1979 |newspaper=The Indianapolis News |access-date=October 7, 2022 |page=16 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=Mayor William Hudnut will lead dedication ceremonies at 1 p.m. Wednesday when Prospect and Muessing Park, 11300 Prospect, is renamed Paul Ruster Park. The name was chosen last June to honor Ruster, a 10-year physical education teacher and coach at Lowell Elementary School, 2150 Hunter Road.}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

|

| 1961

| {{convert|21|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6506

| align="left" |

| 100px

| 2004

| {{convert|43|acre}}

| {{coord|39.80046

| align="left" | Pogue's Run Art & Nature Park was designed as part of a flood control project on the Pogue's Run waterway. Features include benches, public art, trails, wetlands, and open space. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

|

| 1924

| {{convert|1.05|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7606

| align="left" |

| 100px

| 1991

| {{convert|0.51|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7669

| align="left" | Presidential Place Park features a small brick plaza modeled after the Mile Square plan of Indianapolis as well as a memorial elm tree planted by former U.S. president George H. W. Bush in 1990. The tree honors Ryan White.

|

| 1968

| {{convert|0.5|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7515

| align="left" |

|

| 1997

| {{convert|0.28|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7788

| align="left" |

|

|

| {{convert|1.68|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8877

| align="left" |

|

| 1971

| {{convert|35.8|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7386

| align="left" | Raymond Park features prairie, trails, wetlands, and woods. In partnership with the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township, baseball fields, basketball courts, a disc golf course, tennis courts, and the Indy Island Aquatic Center are located on the grounds of neighboring Raymond Park Middle School.{{cite web |title=Raymond Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=June 17, 2010 |date=February 16, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/19 |format=PDF |access-date=September 27, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

|

| 2007

| {{convert|1.42|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7365

| align="left" |

|

| 1965

| {{convert|5.3|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6514

| align="left" |

|

| 1965

| {{convert|7.5|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8159

| align="left" |

|

| 1931

| {{convert|28.9|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7848

| align="left" |

|

| 1913

| {{convert|24|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7542

| align="left" |

| 100px

| 2018

| {{convert|2|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7674

| align="left" | Richard G. Lugar Plaza features an interactive fountain, an event lawn, Indiana Pacers Bikeshare station, bike racks, moveable tables and chairs, and access to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. It is named for Richard Lugar, former mayor (1968–1976) and U.S. Senator (1977–2013).{{cite web |author= |date=November 14, 2017 |title=Indianapolis naming new downtown plaza after Lugar |url=https://www.ibj.com/articles/66265-indianapolis-naming-new-downtown-plaza-after-lugar |access-date=October 5, 2022 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=Indianapolis Business Journal}} The plaza is located on the south side of the City–County Building on the site of the former Marion County Courthouse and is maintained by the Indianapolis–Marion County Building Authority.

|

| 1956

| {{convert|6.79|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7646

| align="left" |

|

| 1971

| {{convert|0.21|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7477

| align="left" |

| 100px

| 1898

| {{convert|862|acre}}

| {{coord|39.804976

| align="left" |

|

| 2006

| {{convert|11.6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8864

| align="left" |

|

| 1972

| {{convert|20.4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8052

| align="left" |

|

| 1968

| {{convert|11|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8287

| align="left" |

|

| 1940

| {{convert|4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7468

| align="left" |

|

| 1963

| {{convert|155|acre}}

| {{coord|39.916145

| align="left" | Sahm Park features an aquatic center, a basketball court, a disc golf course, a golf course, open space, picnic tables, playgrounds, shelters, soccer fields, tennis/pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts, and woods. Originally named Northeastway Park, it was renamed in honor of William S. Sahm in 1978.

|

| 1959

| {{convert|6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7403

| align="left" |

|

|

| {{convert|17.8|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7144

| align="left" |

|

| 1973

| {{convert|0.57|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7420

| align="left" |

| 100px

| 1974

| {{convert|80.91|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8719

| align="left" | Skiles Test Nature Park features restored prairie, woods, and paved and unpaved trails, including access to the Fall Creek Greenway.{{cite web |title=Skiles Test Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 15, 2010 |date=February 22, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/71 |format=PDF |access-date=October 1, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

| 100px

| 1961

| {{convert|188|acre}}

| {{coord|39.686664

| align="left" | Southeastway Park features an activity center, open space, picnic tables, playgrounds, a pond, shelters, short and tallgrass prairie, a sledding hill, paved and unpaved trails, wetlands, and woods.{{cite web |title=Southeastway Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/170 |format=PDF |access-date=October 7, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

|

| 1966

| {{convert|7.8|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7077

| align="left" |

|

| 2019

| {{convert|4.26|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7606

| align="left" | South Street Square Park features benches, an event lawn, landscaping, and walking paths. Under a public–private partnership, Eli Lilly and Company developed the property, then donated it to Indy Parks. The company maintains the park.{{cite web |last=Russell |first=John |date=April 25, 2019 |title=Lilly creates public downtown park on edge of its headquarters campus |url=https://www.ibj.com/articles/73503-lilly-creates-public-downtown-park-on-edge-of-its-headquarters-campus |newspaper=Indianapolis Business Journal |access-date=October 6, 2022}}

| 100px

| 1961

| {{convert|587|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6533

| align="left" | Located along the White River, Southwestway Park features Winding River Golf Course, Mann Hill, ball diamonds, open space, a playground, a shelter, soccer fields, trails, and woods.{{cite web |title=Southwestway Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 15, 2010 |date=February 17, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/153 |format=PDF |access-date=October 2, 2022}} Popular recreational activities include birdwatching, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

| 100px

| 1896

| {{convert|31|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7859

| align="left" | Spades Park features open space, a playground, and a shelter.{{cite web |title=Spades Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=June 8, 2010 |date=February 16, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/134 |format=PDF |access-date=October 8, 2022}} The park is included in the Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System. It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

|

| 1999

| {{convert|16.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7529

| align="left" |

|

| 1998

| {{convert|0.25|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7568

| align="left" | Stacy Park features benches, a picnic table, a playground, and a shelter.{{cite web |title=Stacy Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 15, 2010 |date=February 16, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/61 |format=PDF |access-date=September 27, 2022}} It is named for Stacy Ramsey.

|

| 2004

| {{convert|2.03|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8835

| align="left" | Stamm Park features woods and open space.{{cite web |title=Stamm Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/#/details/2073 |access-date=September 27, 2022}}

|

| 1935

| {{convert|14.5|acre}}

| {{coord|39.74406

| align="left" | Originally named Bethel Park, it was renamed to honor former Indianapolis City–County Councilor Stanley Strader in 2023.{{cite web |last=Ballenger |first=Xain |date=March 31, 2023 |title=Playing field takes name of beloved coach killed in road rage incident |url=https://www.thestatehousefile.com/briefs/playing-field-takes-name-of-beloved-coach-killed-in-road-rage-incident/article_dc2b4f5c-d00f-11ed-adf5-d3968d7f8b8f.html |website=thestatehousefile.com |access-date=May 29, 2023}}

| 100px

| 1974

| {{convert|13.7|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7327

| align="left" | Stout Field Park features a basketball court, open space, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, a shelter, a splash pad, and walking paths.{{cite web |last=Tuohy |first=John |date=May 27, 2014 |title=14 Indy parks to get $8M in improvements |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2014/05/27/indy-parks-get-m-improvements/9626643/ |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=September 27, 2022}} It is named for the former Stout Field airport.{{cite news |last=Horgan |first=Sean |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/107169651 |url-access=subscription |title=Parks provide name game |date=March 31, 1998 |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=October 5, 2022 |page=14 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=Betty Walker, a teacher in Wayne Township for 14 years, says the name for the park and school came from Stout Field – the old airport (and now the home of the Indiana National Guard) situated directly across the [Sam Jones] expressway.}}

|

| 1970

| {{convert|2|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7692

| align="left" |

|

| 1945

| {{convert|10.32|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8272

| align="left" | Tarkington Park features benches, basketball courts, a café and restroom building, open space, picnic tables, a playground, a splash pad, and tennis courts. A $6 million renovation of the park was completed in 2017.{{cite web |last=Bongiovanni |first=Domenica |date=July 29, 2017 |title=Parks director: Tarkington Park renovation is one of the best things Indy has done |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2017/07/29/parks-director-tarkington-park-renovation-one-best-things-indy-has-done/519389001/ |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=October 5, 2022}} It is named for author Booth Tarkington.{{cite news |author= |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/314442979 |url-access=subscription |title=New City Park is Named in Honor of Booth Tarkington |date=August 31, 1945 |newspaper=The Indianapolis News |access-date=October 5, 2022 |pages=17 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=Booth Tarkington park is the officially adopted name of the newly-acquired, ten-acre city park...}}

|

| 1973

| {{convert|22.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7704

| align="left" |

|

| 1999

| {{convert|9|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6934

| align="left" |

|

| 1989

| {{convert|5.5|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6914

| align="left" | Tolin-Akeman Park features open space, a playground, and a shelter.{{cite web |title=Tolin-Akeman Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 13, 2010 |date=February 17, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/139 |format=PDF |access-date=September 27, 2022}}

| 100px

| 2000

| {{convert|127|acre}}

| {{coord|39.9269

| align="left" | Town Run Trail Park features a singletrack mountain bike course, hiking trails, picnic tables, and a shelter. The park is heavily wooded and hugs the western bank of the White River.{{cite web |title=Town Run Trail Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 15, 2010 |date=February 22, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/74 |format=PDF |access-date=September 27, 2022}} It is maintained by the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association.{{cite web |title=Town Run Trail Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/#/details/1621 |access-date=September 27, 2022}}

|

|

| {{convert|63.3|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8940

| align="left" |

|

| 1956

| {{convert|3.6|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8005

| align="left" | Virginia Lee O'Brien Park features a basketball court, open space, and a playground.{{cite web |title=Virginia Lee O'Brien Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=June 8, 2010 |date=February 17, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/140 |format=PDF |access-date=September 27, 2022}}

|

| 1923

| {{convert|128.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8147

| align="left" | Washington Park features basketball courts, a disc golf course, a family center, open space, playgrounds, shelters, walking paths, wetlands, and woods. It is home to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department North District offices and The Headquarters: Mountain Bike Skills Park.{{cite web |title=Washington Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 15, 2010 |date=February 16, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/22 |format=PDF |access-date=September 27, 2022}} The original Indianapolis Zoo was located in the park from 1964 to 1987.{{cite encyclopedia |title=Indianapolis Zoo |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-date=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Hurst |first1=Richard M. |last2=Hillier-Geisler |first2=Megan |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indianapolis-zoo/ |access-date=September 27, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

|

| 1913

| {{convert|19.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7998

| align="left" | {{cite web |title=Watkins Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 15, 2010 |date=February 16, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/23 |format=PDF |access-date=September 27, 2022}}

|

| 1925

| {{convert|4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8235

| align="left" | Watson Road Bird Preserve features undeveloped woods.{{cite web |title=Watson Road Bird Preserve |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=July 15, 2010 |date=February 22, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/76 |format=PDF |access-date=October 1, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

|

| 1970

| {{convert|36.8|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8204

| align="left" |

|

| 2008

| {{convert|8.78|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7158

| align="left" |

|

| 1907

| {{convert|10.9|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7668

| align="left" |

|

| 1953

| {{convert|7.7|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8043

| align="left" |

|

| 1995

| {{convert|16.1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8864

| align="left" | WISH Park features benches, a playground, a shelter, and woods.{{cite web |title=WISH Park |publisher=Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation |orig-date=June 15, 2010 |date=February 17, 2011 |url=http://funfinder.indy.gov/api/files/brochure/143 |format=PDF |access-date=September 27, 2022}} Crooked Creek is the park's northern boundary. The park is named for local television station WISH-TV which donated the land to the city.{{cite news |author= |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/313009705 |url-access=subscription |title=City TV station gives 16 acres for mini-park |date=April 17, 1995 |newspaper=The Indianapolis News |access-date=September 27, 2022 |page=35 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=WISH Park, 16 acres of mostly woods on Westland Road near Michigan Road, was donated to the city by WISH-TV. (...) The park, which straddles the Pike-Washington township line, is bordered on the north by Crooked Creek.}}

|

| 2013

| {{convert|53.23|acre}}

| {{coord|39.6973

| align="left" |

|

| 1909

| {{convert|55|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8634

| align="left" | Woollen's Garden contains a {{convert|38|acre|adj=on}} state nature preserve. The park is heavily wooded and hugs the southern bank of Fall Creek. It is named for William Watson Woollen.{{cite encyclopedia |title=Woollen's Garden |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-date=1994 |year=2021 |last=Strunk |first=Kevin |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/woollen-s-garden/ |access-date=November 19, 2024}}

|

| 2004

| {{convert|38.91|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7500

| align="left" |

| 100px

| 2005

| {{convert|9.5|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8781

| align="left" | The sculpture park is situated along the south bank of the White River and immediately west of the Monon Trail. Home to 27 pieces of artwork, it is owned and maintained by the Indianapolis Art Center. Admission to the park is free. It was designed by postmodern architect Michael Graves.{{cite web |title=ARTSPARK |publisher=Indianapolis Art Center |url=https://indyartcenter.org/artspark/ |access-date=October 1, 2022}}{{cite encyclopedia |title=Indianapolis Art Center |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-date=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Sommers |first1=Joyce A. |last2=Fischer |first2=Jessica Erin |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |format=website |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indianapolis-art-center/ |access-date=October 1, 2022 |language=en-US}}

| 100px

| 1934

| {{convert|5.5|acre}}{{efn|name=Ball Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park|Size is estimated based on the verbal boundary description noted in Section 10, Page 11 of the National Register of Historic Places Inventory Form.}}

| {{coord|39.7767

| align="left" | Designed by the Olmsted Brothers firm as a therapeutic garden, it is a listed national historic site, featuring benches, a pergola, and a fountain home to the sculpture Eve. The park was rededicated in 2016 following restoration. It is owned and maintained by Indiana University.{{cite web |url=https://secure.in.gov/apps/dnr/shaard/r/21ce1/N/Nurses_Sunken_Garden_and_Convalescent_Park_Marion_CO_Nom.pdf |title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park |access-date=October 1, 2022 |author=Anne Hoover Henderson | date=May 1996}}{{cite web |title=Ball Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park |publisher=Indiana University |url=https://200.iu.edu/signature-projects/heritage-art-campus/heritage-preservation1/ball-garden.html |access-date=October 1, 2022}}

|

| 2006

| {{convert|22|acre}}

| {{coord|39.9169

| align="left" | Daubenspeck Community Nature Park features benches, boardwalks, tallgrass prairie, trails, wetlands, and woods. The park is maintained by a nonprofit volunteer board of directors under a 30-year land lease with the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township.{{cite web |title=How DCNP Came To Be: A Success Story |publisher=Daubenspeck Community Nature Park Inc. |url=https://www.daubpark.org/park-history |access-date=October 1, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

| 100px

| 2018

| {{convert|1|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7556

| align="left" | The Idle features a gravel path that terminates at a vista overlooking the I-65/I-70 "South Split" interchange. The park contains benches, a shade canopy, and repurposed seats from the former Bush Stadium. It is accessible from the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.{{cite web |last=Bongiovanni |first=Domenica |date=September 12, 2018 |title=You can now sit and watch highway traffic at this viewing perch by Fountain Square |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/arts/2018/09/12/watch-indianapolis-traffic-idle-fountain-square/1278572002/ |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=October 5, 2022}}

| 100px

| 1950

| {{convert|20|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8442

| align="left" | Features include benches, a carillon, a fountain, a garden house, a pond, walking paths, a waterfall, woods, and a {{convert|500|ft|adj=on}} mall that terminates at the sculpture Persephone. The gardens are owned and maintained by Butler University. The gardens are named for James Irving Holcomb who served 24 years on the university's board of directors.{{cite encyclopedia |title=James Irving Holcomb |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=September 2022 |last=Miller |first=Evan |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |format=website |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/james-irving-holcomb/ |access-date=October 1, 2022 |language=en-US}}{{cite web |title=Holcomb Gardens |publisher=Butler University |url=https://butlerartscenter.org/rental_facility/holcomb-gardens/ |access-date=October 1, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

|

| 2002

| {{convert|55|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8184

| align="left" | James A. Allison commissioned landscape architect Jens Jensen to design the grounds of Allison's estate to complement the site's natural features. The restored property features Jensen's original stonework, outdoor classroom space, a pond, trails, wetlands, and woods. It is owned and maintained by Marian University's Environmental Studies Department. The park is named for philanthropist Nina Mason Pulliam.{{cite news |last=McLaren |first=George |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/108040408 |url-access=subscription |title=Habitat for learning |date=December 13, 2002 |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=October 2, 2022 |pages=65, 72 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=Managed by Environmental Studies Department at the college; used by K-12 students and open to the public. (...) [Jens] Jensen was hired by James Allison to design the park-like grounds around the businessman's Indianapolis estate. His prairie-style landscaping used native plants and materials and was designed in harmony with nature. (...) The EcoLab project also received $250,000 from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust...}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

| 100px

| 2010

| {{convert|100|acre}}

| {{coord|39.8261

| align="left" | The park houses several site-specific art installations by national and international artists. Other features include bike racks, meadows, a quarry pond, walking paths, wetlands, woods, an Indiana Pacers Bikeshare station, and the Ruth Lilly Visitors Pavilion. It is owned and maintained by the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Admission to the park is free. Virginia B. Fairbanks, the wife of benefactor Richard M. Fairbanks, is the park's namesake.{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Hilarie M. |date=June 9, 2010 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/13/arts/design/13park.html |title=100 Acres to Roam, No Restrictions |newspaper=The New York Times |access-date=September 26, 2022}}{{cite news |last=Lindquist |first=David |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/126292566 |url-access=subscription |title=Nature & art intertwined: Indy's new art park is a cultural oasis offering a taste of two worlds |date=June 20, 2010 |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=September 7, 2022 |pages=A1, A16 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=Also billed as 100 Acres, the park — consisting of woodlands, wetlands and a meadow — opens today as the newest attraction at the IMA. (...) An $11 million gift from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation will be used to offset the operating costs of 100 Acres. (...) The park is named after his wife, Virginia, who died in 2007.}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

| 100px

| 1996

| {{convert|1744|acre}}

| {{coord|39.871441

| align="left" | Formerly the U.S. Army post of Fort Benjamin Harrison, the park's facilities include a golf course and pro shop, an inn and conference center, a visitors center, a museum, a playground, a sledding hill, a dog park, equestrian trails, hiking trails, shelters, and the Fall Creek Greenway. Recreational activities include birding, cross-country skiing, cycling, fishing and ice fishing, horseback riding, hiking, picnicking, and sledding. The park contains four nature preserves, two national historic districts, and access to Fall Creek. It is managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.{{cite encyclopedia |title=Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=February 2021 |last=Hankins |first=Melanie |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/fort-benjamin-harrison-state-park/ |access-date=September 24, 2022}}{{cite web |title=Fort Harrison State Park - Property map |publisher=Indiana Department of Natural Resources |url=https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/files/ftharrison_trail.pdf |access-date=September 24, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

| 100px

| 1852

| {{convert|14|acre}}

| {{coord|39.770433

| align="left" | Military Park is the oldest park in Indianapolis and a listed national historic site. Features include a shelter house, walking paths, and open green space. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail runs along its western boundary and the Canal Walk forms its southern boundary. It is managed by the White River State Park Development Commission.{{cite encyclopedia |title=Military Park |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-date=1994 |year=2021 |last=Trulock |first=James A. |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/military-park/ |access-date=September 24, 2022}}

| 100px

| 1876

| {{convert|4|acre}}

| {{coord|39.771999

| align="left" | University Park occupies the southernmost block of the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza, a national historic landmark district. Its bilaterally symmetrical layout was designed in 1914 by George Kessler as part of the Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System. Depew Memorial Fountain is the park's focal point. Other features include walking paths, floral gardens, benches, and statuary. It is managed by the Indiana War Memorials Commission.{{cite encyclopedia |title=Indiana World War Memorial Plaza |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-date=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Rollins Stanis |first1=Suzanne T. |last2=Glass |first2=James A. |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indiana-world-war-memorial-plaza/ |access-date=September 24, 2022}}{{cite encyclopedia |title=University Park |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-date=1994 |year=2021 |last=Rollins Stanis |first=Suzanne T. |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/university-park/ |access-date=September 24, 2022}}

| 100px

| 1979

| {{convert|250|acre}}

| {{coord|39.766667

| align="left" | Bisected by its namesake, the White River, the park is home to several major attractions, including the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens, the Eiteljorg Museum, the Indiana State Museum, the Medal of Honor Memorial, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) headquarters and Hall of Champions, Everwise Amphitheater, Victory Field, and two national historic sites. Sections of the Canal Walk and Indianapolis Cultural Trail traverse the park. It is managed by the White River State Park Development Commission.{{cite encyclopedia |title=White River State Park |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-date=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Knight |first1=Jerold |last2=Blair |first2=Lyndsey D. |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/white-river-state-park/ |access-date=September 24, 2022}} It is part of the Indy Birding Trail.

| 100px

| 1995

| {{convert|0.98|acre}}

| {{coord|39.7806

| align="left" | The park was demolished in 2017.{{cite news |last1=Sims |first1=Chris |last2=Mitchell |first2=Dawn |date=December 6, 2017 |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2017/12/06/cancer-survivors-park-demolished-indianapolis/927540001/ |title=Cancer Survivors Park demolished in Indianapolis |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=September 25, 2022}}