Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park, Indianapolis

Name: Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park
Address: Indianapolis, United States

#136 among attractions in Indianapolis

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Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park

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Ball Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park is a historic park and garden located on the campus of IU Health University Hospital at Indianapolis, Indiana. It was designed between 1929 and 1934 by Percival Gallagher, principal landscape architect for the Olmsted Brothers. The Ball Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park were constructed between 1930 and 1940. ()

Built: 1930 (94 years ago)Elevation: 696 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°46'35"N, 86°10'56"W

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Downtown Indianapolis (Indiana Avenue)Indianapolis United States

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Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana University Natatorium, Indiana State Museum.

0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis
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0.7 miS
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis
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0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Indiana University Natatorium, Indianapolis
14 min walk • Indiana University Natatorium is a swimming complex on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
22 min walk • The Indiana State Museum is a museum located within White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The museum houses exhibits on the science, art, culture, and history of Indiana from prehistoric times up to the present day.
0.9 miSE
Park
White River State Park, Indianapolis
25 min walk • White River State Park is an urban park in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Situated along the eastern and western banks of its namesake White River, the park covers 267 acres.
1 miSE
Museum, History museum
Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis
25 min walk • The Indiana Historical Society is one of the United States' oldest and largest historical societies and describes itself as "Indiana's Storyteller".
0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
NCAA Hall of Champions, Indianapolis
21 min walk • The NCAA Hall of Champions is an interactive museum and part of a three-building complex that houses a conference center and the corporate headquarters of both the National Collegiate Athletic Association and National Federation of State High School Associations in White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
0.9 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Bethel A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis
23 min walk • The Bethel A.M.E. Church, known in its early years as Indianapolis Station or the Vermont Street Church, is a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Organized in 1836, it is the city's oldest African-American congregation.
1 miSE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Indiana 9/11 Memorial, Indianapolis
25 min walk • Indiana 9/11 Memorial is a memorial in downtown Indianapolis dedicated to those killed in the September 11 attacks. It was begun early in 2010 as a grassroots effort.
0.8 miSE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
White River Gardens, Indianapolis
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0.8 miSE
Park
Military Park, Indianapolis
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park?

Nearby attractions include Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis (9 min walk), Lilly Arbor Project, Indianapolis (11 min walk), Wood Fountain at IUPUI, Indianapolis (15 min walk), IUPUI University Library, Indianapolis (15 min walk).

How to get to Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park:

Train

Indiana University/Riley (8 min walk)
Canal (25 min walk)

Bus

Indianapolis Union Station (39 min walk)