Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis

Name: Eagle Creek Park
Address: Indianapolis, United States

#96 among attractions in Indianapolis

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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 of water and 3,900 acres of land. There are about 10 miles 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. ()

Alternative names: Created: 1962Visitors per year: 1.2 mil. (2019)Elevation: 843 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°51'20"N, 86°17'39"W

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Eagle Creek Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, The SportZone, Lafayette Square Mall, Hollingsworth House.

5.5 miSE
Museum
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Indianapolis
142 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Speedway, Indiana, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is a mecca for motorsports enthusiasts and a treasure trove of racing history. This museum, situated within the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, offers visitors an up-close look at the...
3.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
The SportZone, Indianapolis
83 min walk • The SportZone is a multi-sport facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. The facility spans across six acres. Their indoor arenas can be used for Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Volleyball and Flag Football.
3.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Lafayette Square Mall, Indianapolis
97 min walk • Lafayette Square Mall is a shopping mall in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Developed in 1968 by Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. the mall is locally-owned by Sojos Capital Group. The anchor store is Shoppers World. There are 3 vacant anchor stores that were once Sears, L. S. Ayres, and Burlington.
2.6 miE
Bridge
Hollingsworth House, Indianapolis
67 min walk • Hollingsworth House is a historic home located at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1854, and is a two-story, five bay, Federal style frame dwelling. A seven-room addition was constructed in 1906 or 1908. The front facade features a two-story, full width, portico.
2.3 miNE
39°52'29"N • 86°15'33"W
Pike Performing Arts Center, Indianapolis
58 min walk • Library, Theater, Concerts and shows
0.7 miS
Greek Revival architecture
George Washington Tomlinson House, Indianapolis
17 min walk • George Washington Tomlinson House is a historic home located at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was built about 1862, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, center passage plan, double pile, frame dwelling with Greek Revival and Georgian style design elements.
3 miN
Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Cotton–Ropkey House, Indianapolis
78 min walk • Cotton–Ropkey House, also known as the Ropkey House, is a historic home located at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was built about 1850, and is a two-story, three bay by four bay, transitional Italianate / Greek Revival style timber frame dwelling. It has a hipped roof and is sheathed in clapboard siding.
5.5 miE
Greek Revival architecture
Aston Inn, Indianapolis
140 min walk • Aston Inn, also known as the Ratner Residence, is a historic inn located at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1852, and is a two-story, Greek Revival style brick dwelling with an early one-story addition.
1.1 miSW
Tudor Revival architecture
Jamieson–Bennett House, Indianapolis
29 min walk • Jamieson–Bennett House is a historic home located at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1936, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, Tudor Revival style dwelling sheathed in a limestone veneer. It has a tiled gable roof, cast stone trim, and leaded glass windows.
5.4 miSE
World's largest auto racetrack
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis
139 min walk • The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an automobile racing circuit located in Speedway, Indiana in the United States. It is the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Verizon 200, and formerly the home of the United States Grand Prix.
5.6 miSE
Town
Speedway
143 min walk • In addition to its racing heritage, Speedway also boasts a vibrant culinary scene. Visitors can indulge in a variety of dining options, from classic American fare to international cuisine. The Main Street district is lined with charming eateries and cafes, making it...