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Recreation

Recreation >> General Overview


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From urban parks with green space and monuments to reservoirs for boating and fishing, Indianapolis offers a wide range of recreational opportunities - all in one city!


Recreational Opportunities


  • Aquatics - Indy Parks offers water activities at 10 pools, 9 aquatic centers, and Eagle Creek Beach. Swimming is also available at local YMCA's and the IU Natatorium.
  • Boating & Fishing - Available on White River, Fall Creek, Eagle Creek Reservoir, Geist Reservoir, Lake Indy, and several other small lakes and ponds. There are also 25 miles of canoe trails.
  • Conservation Corridors - There are 56 miles of conservation corridors.
  • Golf Courses - There are 13 city-owned courses and 18 privately-owned courses in Marion County. There approximately 100 courses located within 30 minutes of downtown.
  • Greenways & Trails - The Indy Parks Greenways system consists of 32 miles of primary trails and 11.7 miles of secondary trails.
  • Ice Skating - Public Ice Skating is available at two city parks, the Coliseum, and Pan Am Plaza.
  • Miscellaneous - There are numerous bowling alleys, dance studios, martial arts studios, and sports complexes located throughout Indianapolis.
  • Nature Trails & Preserves - Nature areas abound in Indianapolis; from nature trails and centers offered by Indy Parks to nature preserves and conservation areas.  Brown County State Park and the Hoosier National Forest are less than one hour away.
  • Parks - There 149 neighborhood and regional parks in Marion County, comprising 12,000 total acres.


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