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With 1400 acres of water and 3900 acres of forest, Eagle Creek Park is one of the largest city parks in the nation, offering unmatched opportunities for exploration, enjoyment, and discovery of nature only minutes from downtown Indianapolis.  Eagle Creek Park is part of the City of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Parks and Recreation.  Be sure to stop by indy.gov/parks to learn more about the over 200 park properties in Marion County!
 
Eagle Creek now has two exciting environmental education centers to enjoy during your visit to the park.  Both are free to park visitors with regular park admission ($5/car, $15/bus) Click the links for more information about hours, events, and opportunities to discover what Eagle Creek Park has to offer!
 
5901 Delong Rd. 
Indianapolis, IN 46254
317-327-7148
 
6515 Delong Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46278
317-327-BIRD (2473)
 
 
 
 
 
PARK OFFICE
For general information about park hours, yearly passes, shelter rentals, boat mooring, Mayor's Gardens, rental of Eagle's Crest or Eagle's Hideaway Retreat Facilities, etc., please contact the Eagle Creek Park Office at 317-327-7110
9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
You may also find information on other fees and amenities at the official Eagle Creek Park Website (click the underlined link here in the text or on the sidebar under "links" to visit website) and the Eagle Creek Park Foundation Website.
 
PISTOL RANGE
For information about the Eagle Creek Pistol Range, please click here
 
SWIMMING BEACH
For information about the swimming beach, please click here or call 317-327-7132
The beach is open June 9-August 5, 2012.   Beach closed for 2012 on July 20, due to high levels of blue green algae.
 
PEACE LEARNING CENTER
For information about the Peace Learning Center please visit www.peacelearningcenter.org or call 317-327-7144
 
For information about yoga classes at the Peace Learning Center, please visit www.peacethroughyoga.com
 
MARINA
For information about bike rental, canoe, pontoon, and other boat rentals, please contact the Marina at 317-327-7130, or visit their website:   
 
2012 Marina Hours (all hours weather dependent):
May 1 - May 31                 Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat & Sun 10am-7pm
May 31 - August 27          open daily 10am-7pm
August 27 - September    Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat & Sun 10am-7pm
October                             some weekends, weather depending
 
Go Ape
For information about the Go Ape treetop adventure/zipline course, please visit www.goape.com or call 1-888-520-7322.
 
 
Eagle Creek Park Rules
  • All dogs must be leashed at all times.
  • All plants, animals and structures are protected by city ordinance.
  • The park is open dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted.
  • Please obey all posted speed limits.
  • Please do not feed wildlife.
  • Cycling is permitted on roadways only.
  • Swimming and wading is only allowed at the beach when lifeguards are present.
  • Lock all valuables in the trunk of your car.
  • Use caution when entering roadways and trails.
  • Boats of no greater than 10HP are allowed on the reservoir.
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  • Not permitted at any time:  Alcoholic beverages, loud music, ground fires, littering, hunting/trapping, firewood gathering, off-road biking, watercrafts of any kind in the waterfowl sanctuary.