INDIANAPOLIS – In Indy you’ll find several green spaces, pocket parks and state parks – perfect places to set up shop and have your own picnic.
Most parks have public barbecue grills and picnic tables, so all you’ll need is your favorite lawn chair and blanket.
Here are Indy’s six best places to have a picnic:
White River State Park - 801 W. Washington Street
This park is located right in the heart of downtown Indy, so you get the best of both worlds – city life and a sweet escape. You’ll have the chance to try out the paddle boats on the downtown canal or rent a Segway to explore the park.
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres Park – 4000 N. Michigan Road
Located right outside of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, it’s a great place to set up your blanket and sightsee what nature has to offer. Kids can climb on “Funky Bones,” the enormous skeleton art piece, or swing from a tree.
Eagle Creek Park – 7840 W. 56th Street
With over 3,900 acres of woods, meadows and ponds – not counting the 1,300 acres of reservoir – you’re bound to find something new while setting up your picnic at Eagle Creek. Boats and bikes are also available to rent.
Garfield Park - 2505 Conservatory Drive
Home to hundreds of plants from around the world, your picnic will come with an amazing view at Garfield park.
Holliday Park - 6363 Spring Mill Road
With the renovation and reopening of the Holliday Park Ruins, you’ll get a taste of Indy’s history while picnicking. There are also walking trails, playgrounds and a nature center to check out.
Fort Harrison State Park – 6000 N. Post Road
This 1,700-acre park features walking trails, plenty of picnic areas and an opportunity to canoe down Fall Creek.
