White River State Park
A state park on the west side of downtown, bringing together a zoo, museums, an open-air lawn theatre and the White River Trail.
White River State Park is one of the few state parks in the United States located in the heart of a major city. It covers about 100 hectares along the White River. Within and around the park are the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens, the Indiana State Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum, the NCAA Hall of Champions, Victory Field (minor league baseball) and the TCU Amphitheater, which holds about 6,000 people. The White River Trail connects with the Central Canal walk and suits cycling and walking. The Washington Street Bridge, a footbridge, is a good spot for photographing the downtown skyline. The park is free, but individual venues charge admission, and combination tickets are available.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Indiana State Museum
- NCAA Hall of Champions
- Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
- Central Canal Walk
- Indiana Statehouse
- Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens
- Lucas Oil Stadium
- Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library