Indy Parks🌲
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We connect communities by providing places and experiences that inspire healthy living, social engagement, and a love of nature.
Indianapolis, IN
Joined July 2009
Join us on Saturday for a free Urban Ecology class at Krannert Park, focusing on various environmental and agricultural concepts to expand your knowledge and connection with the wider living world.. 🌳🌍️☁️
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Mental Health Minute: According to research in PubMed Central, access to parks is correlated with greater physical activity, which improves mental health and mood and lowers healthcare costs.
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Move over, because for this #FunFactFriday we are bringing you one of North America’s largest birds: American White Pelicans! These birds have a 9-foot wingspan and are excellent fliers. Photo by Tyler Curnutt, a 2025 Eagle Creek Park Photo Contest participant.
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We think Carson, the Bald Eagle at Eagle Creek Park, is a better candidate for municipal bird but we’re a little biased. @IndyMayorJoe
If the city of Indianapolis had a municipal bird, it might very well be the construction crane.
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Valentine's Day is around the corner, and we’ve got a lineup of adorable activities for everyone! Learn more about our upcoming Valentine's Day programs:
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Every Thursday, Windsor Village Park hosts a free food pantry. Distribution takes places from 1-3pm, or until they run out of boxes. You don't have to live in the distributing area to receive services, but make sure you bring proof of residency.
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Are you looking for a “Hallmark movie” setting for your special evening? Head over to the Holliday Park Ice Rink on Feb. 14 from 7 – 8:30pm and treat your special someone to an evening on the ice. 💕⛸️ Purchase tickets and learn more:
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Are you interested in anime but wish you had someone to talk about your favorite characters with? Head over the Christian Park this and every Wednesday for the Eastside Anime Club! The club takes places from 5:30-6:30pm and is for anime lovers who are 18+
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Getting out to your local park and taking some time to be mindful is a great way to support your mental health, especially during the winter season. Learn more:
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Park projects, programs, and classes— oh my! There's always a lot going on at all 216 of our Indy Parks! Keep yourself in the loop with our weekly newsletter, packed with fun for the whole family. Subscribe today at
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Help your kiddos get their creativity flowing at free art classes through Indy Parks' Arts for All programming! Arts for All is a drop in program where youth can engage in creative, engaging art activities. Learn more:
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Students, make sure you take advantage of our student discount at the Holliday Park Ice Rink! Every Friday evening, show you student ID to get half-priced admission to the rink, skates included. ⛸️ Visit to learn more.
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Check out the opening reception for "Black Abstraction" on Sunday Feb. 2 from 11am-3pm. Showcasing artists from Cincinnati, Chicago, and Indy, this exhibit explores the concept of abstraction in art.
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The past few weeks we've reflected on 2024. Now we are looking at how we can continue to serve our community in 2025. Learn more about our goals for 2025 by reading our year in review:
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Did you know that Holliday Park has a way for you to birdwatch while staying warm inside? Head over to the Holliday Park Nature Center to the wildlife observation area where you can hear and see dozens of birds flitting around! Which do you recognize?
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Vintage Movie Night is back at Garfield Park Arts Center this Saturday, Feb. 1 from 7-10pm! Come enjoy The Cocoanuts (1929) at this educational program.
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Mental Health Minute: According to the Landscape and Urban Planning Journal, parks build a culture of connection across communities. Parks attract community members, create opportunities for social and intergenerational interactions, and help develop social and cultural ties.
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Head over to Riverside Park next Thursday, January 30 for a free, all-ages sound bath meditation workshop. Be sure to bring along accessories for relaxation. Registration required! Visit to learn more 🧘🏽
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Looking to break a sweat this winter? Sign up for the adult city wide futsal league for a season of community, sportsmanship, and friendly competition! Register by February 5:
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Feeling blue about the mid-winter gloom? Take a trip over to Garfield Park Conservatory, where you can see bright green leaves and beautiful blooms year-round! Learn more at
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