Covering approximately 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of land and serving primarily as a nature reserve, Eagle Creek Park is the largest public park in Indianapolis. Located on 56th Street, the park is known for a variety of natural landscapes, waterways, and walking trails for people to enjoy, and it offers an ideal location for a range of hobbies, sports, and other outdoor activities.
The park is home to Go Ape Treetop Adventures, Bark Park, and a 36-hole golf course, as well as a number of cross-country skiing paths, a swimming beach, hiking trails, and fishing areas. Shooting enthusiasts will delight in the pistol range while wildlife lovers can head to the Woodland Wildlife Preserve, Ornithology Center, and the park’s marsh and bird sanctuary.
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