Eagle Creek Park

On the west side of Indy, this huge park boasts many amenities, including a nature center, fitness course, fishing areas, and bird sanctuary. Fill your day with sailing, bird watching, fishing, rowing, hiking, swimming, ziplining. Only 10 minutes from downtown. Admission: $7/car for non-Marion county Residents.

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Address: 7840 W 56th St
Getting there: Accessible from I-465
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