Eagle Creek Park - Indy Parks and Recreation

11/11/2026

Please note that all staffed Indy Park facilities will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veteran's Day. Regular facility hours will resume Thursday, November 12. Parks will remain open from dawn until dusk.

11/09/2026

Oscar Charleston Park is a gem in Indy with great amenities like this Futsal court! Thanks for the highlight U.S. Soccer Foundation!

11/09/2026

Please note: The entrance to Willard Park will be closed for a few days starting Tuesday, November 10 for storm sewer work.

11/09/2026

❤️ With the holiday season right around the corner, Thatcher Park is coming together to support individuals and families in need throughout our community!

You can help make a difference by donating to our Holiday Food Drive now through December 11. Every donation, big or small, helps us spread a little extra joy and kindness this holiday season.

🎁 Join us in giving back!

11/09/2026

Check out those beautiful fall colors at Spades Park! Thanks to Indy Land Stewardship these new plantings will add to the beauty and natural ecosystem at the park for decades to come.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

Exciting news! The new Taggart Memorial playground at Riverside Park is now open! Located right next to the Taggart Memorial Amphitheater, this new playground and shelter are the latest exciting additions to Riverside Park. Make sure to check it out this fall!

We’ve all seen the memes about how modern life has taken the color out of everything. Well that’s certainly not true at our playgrounds! Between bright playgrounds and fall colors, our parks are the perfect spot to brighten your day!

11/06/2026

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

Join us for a community gathering to discuss the final details of the Master and Vision Plan for Grassy Creek Park!

This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grassy Creek Park. We hope to see you there!

11/05/2026

For those with a young child who enjoys music, don’t miss the upcoming Tiny Explorers event this November! This event allows children to discover their musical abilities through various sounds, instruments, and rhythms. Join us at Grassy Creek Park on November 10th. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎶

11/04/2026

This November, join us in making a difference at Krannert Park! Our food drive is a simple way to support neighbors and families experiencing food insecurity in our community.

Every donation, big or small, helps provide meals and hope to those who need it most. As we enter the season of gratitude, let's come together to give back and make a positive impact right here in Indianapolis.

Stop by, donate what you can, and help us fill the shelves this month. Together, we can make a difference. 💙🥫🦃

11/03/2026

The 56th Admin Office, Earth Discovery Center, and Ornithology Center will be CLOSED Tuesday November 3rd for Election Day. Park grounds are open regular hours 7am-6:30pm. Year-round restrooms are available at the Marina.

Please note that all staffed Indy Parks facilities will be closed Tuesday, November 3, for General Election Day. Park grounds will remain open as usual from dawn to dusk. Normal hours and programming will resume Wednesday, November 4.

11/01/2026

Did you know:

Every year 3000-6000 students plus over 1000 teachers and chaperones visit Eagle Creek Park Earth Discovery Center and Ornithology Center for educational field trips!

10/23/2026

What a beautiful week to welcome hundreds of passionate Future Farmers of America (FFA) volunteers to the park! 🌽🚜🍂

Over the past two days, more than 400 FFA students dedicated their time to remove invasive species, including burning bush and honeysuckle, making a real difference in our park!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible partners at Living Lands & Waters, FFA, DPW Land Stewardship, Ecologic, and Pike Fire Department, along with generous sponsors, Cargill and Tractor Supply Co. We couldn’t do it without you!

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10/16/2026

Remember the otters? They're still here! We are thrilled to share these never before seen video of two Northern River Otters along the mudflats at Eagle Creek Park. We think this is the same breeding pair of otters, which was documented last year by local photographer.

Did you know that in Indiana, river otters typically breed from December through April, and begin reproducing at approximately two years of age? They have a unique reproductive strategy called delayed implantation, which allows the fertilized embryo to remain dormant before development begins, resulting in roughly 10–12 months between mating and birth, with pups generally born from February through April.

If this reproductive strategy is ongoing here at Eagle Creek Park, we can anticipate baby river otters frolicking inside the park this coming spring!