May
09

Eagle Creek Park

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Eagle Creek Park is 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 (5 km²) of a reservoir and 3,900 acres (16 km²) of land. There are about ten miles (16 km) 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. The NCAA Rowing Championships were held in the Park in 2003 and the World Rowing Championships were held there in 1994.


Park activities/buildings

  • Amphitheater
  • Bait shop
  • Bark Park
  • Boat ramp and slips
  • Cross-Country Skiing Paths
  • Earth Music Center
  • Fitness Course
  • Fishing areas
  • Golf course (36 hole)
  • Lilly Lake Pedal
  • Marsh & Bird sanctuary
  • Nature Center (New one coming soon)
  • Orienteering
  • Peace Learning Center
  • Picnic areas and shelters
  • Pistol/Archery Range
  • Pontoon and Sunset Canoe Trips
  • Retreat Centers (2)
  • Sailboat marina
  • Sailboat/ Rowboat/ Canoe rentals
  • Sailing Day Camp
  • State Nature Preserves (2)
  • Swim Beach
  • The Indianapolis Rowing Center
  • Woodland Wildlife Preserve


External links

  • Eagle Creek Park
  • Eagle Creek Park Foundation
  • Peace Learning Center

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