Lentz Park, Indianapolis

#111 among attractions in Indianapolis

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Lentz Park is a 3.4-acre public park in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis. The park is named after Sarah Lentz, who sold the land to Indianapolis for $1.00 in 1928. Located at 700 North Traub Avenue, Lentz Park is five blocks west of the White River. Lentz Park was once a locale for amateur and semi-professional baseball, formerly playing host to a segregated baseball team. In addition to a baseball field, the park also had a rest station, tennis court, and horseshoe pit. In 1970, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development funds were used to renovate the park with new basketball and baseball areas, balancing beams, rope swings, and sculptural trees. ()

Elevation: 696 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°46'39"N, 86°11'45"W

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West Side (Near Westside)Indianapolis United States

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Lentz Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana University Natatorium, White River Gardens, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.

1.1 miSE
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Zoo is a vibrant destination for animal lovers and families looking for a day of fun and education. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, this zoo is part of an elite group committed...
1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Indiana University Natatorium, Indianapolis
31 min walk • Indiana University Natatorium is a swimming complex on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
1.3 miSE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
White River Gardens, Indianapolis
35 min walk • The White River Gardens are botanical gardens located adjacent to the Indianapolis Zoo in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States. The gardens are a part of the White River State Park.
1.1 miE
Universities and schools
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis
28 min walk • Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is a public collaborative university between Indiana University and Purdue University that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees from both systems.
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Indiana Medical History Museum, Indianapolis
28 min walk • The Indiana Medical History Museum is an Indianapolis monument to the beginning of psychiatric medical research. It is located on the grounds of what was formerly Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane, later shortened to Central State Hospital.
1.4 miSE
Memorial
McCormick Cabin Site, Indianapolis
36 min walk • McCormick Cabin Site is a historic site located at Indianapolis, Indiana. It is the site of the cabin John Wesley McCormick built in 1820.
0.7 miE
Park
Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park, Indianapolis
19 min walk • 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.
~1950 ftE
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Lilly Arbor Project, Indianapolis
10 min walk • The Lilly Arbor Project is a part of an experimental riparian floodplain reforestation and ecological restoration program, located along the White River in Indiana, in the eastern United States.
~1780 ftSW
Colonial revival architecture
Christamore House, Indianapolis
9 min walk • Christamore House is a historic settlement house associated with Butler University and located at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was built between 1924 and 1926, and is 2+1⁄2-story, "U"-shaped, Georgian Revival style brick mansion. It consists of a two-story, five bay, central section flanked by one-story wings.
0.9 miSE
Italianate architecture, Neoclassical architecture
H. Lauter Company Complex, Indianapolis
24 min walk • H. Lauter Company Complex, also known as J. Solotken Company, Lauter Lofts, and Harding Street Lofts, is a historic factory complex located at Indianapolis, Indiana. It was built between 1894 and 1912, and includes the South Factory, the North Factory, and the Office Building.
0.8 miSW
Library, Neoclassical architecture
Hawthorne Branch Library No. 2, Indianapolis
20 min walk • Hawthorne Branch Library No. 2, also known as Hawthorne Education Annex, is a historic Carnegie library building located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lentz Park?

Nearby attractions include Christamore House, Indianapolis (9 min walk), Lilly Arbor Project, Indianapolis (10 min walk), Haughville, Indianapolis (11 min walk), Nurses' Sunken Garden and Convalescent Park, Indianapolis (19 min walk).

How to get to Lentz Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lentz Park:

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Indiana University/Riley (26 min walk)