Eagle Creek Park

Eagle Creek Park

Eagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis, and one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. It is located at 7840 W. 56th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana and covers approximately 1,400 acres (5 km²) of a reservoir and 3,900 acres (16 km²) of land. There are about 10 miles (16 km) of paths within it. Eagle Creek Park serves primarily as a nature reserve. Before coming into the possession of Indianapolis, the land was owned by Purdue University, and by Josiah K. Lilly Jr. before that. The Eagle Creek Park Foundation serves to promote volunteerism and provide funding for the Park and its programs. The NCAA Rowing Championships were held in the Park in 2003 and the World Rowing Championships were held there in 1994. The 1987 Pan American Games used the park for regatta and archery. [Bodenhamer, David. "The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis" (Indiana University Press, 1994) pg.1074]

Park activities/buildings

* Amphitheater
* Bait shop
* [http://www.indybarkpark.org Bark Park]
* Boat ramp and slips
* Cross-Country Skiing Paths
* Earth Music Center
* Fitness Course
* Fishing areas
* Golf course (36 hole)
* Lilly Lake Pedal
* Marsh & Bird sanctuary
* Earth Discovery Center
* Orienteering
* Peace Learning Center
* Picnic areas and shelters
* Pistol/Archery Range
* Pontoon and Sunset Canoe Trips
* Retreat Centers (2)
* Sailboat marina
* Sailboat/ Rowboat/ Canoe rentals
* Sailing Day Camp
* State Nature Preserves (2)
* Swim Beach
* The Indianapolis Rowing Center
* Woodland Wildlife Preserve
* Ornithology Center (Coming 2008)

References

External links

* [http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/Parks/List/Eagle+Creek+Park.htm Eagle Creek Park]
* [http://eaglecreekpark.org/ Eagle Creek Park Foundation]
* [http://www.peacelearningcenter.org Peace Learning Center]


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