The Largest Park in Indianapolis - Eagle Creek Park

One of the wonders in the city of Indianapolis, IN is the Eagle Creek Park. It is not only the largest park in the city, but it also one of the largest civic parks in the U.S. Built up in over 3,900 acres of land, it intends to preserve the natural resources and wildlife of the region. The land was initially owned by Eli Lilly & Company.

In the late 1950s, the firm gave it off to the Purdue University. Now the land belongs to the city civic government. As the area was vulnerable to floods, a dam was built to control the deluge. This has been converted to a park, which became famous as the modern day Eagle Creek Park.

Eagle Creek Park Official Site

http://www.eaglecreekpark.org/

Eagle Creek Park on Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Creek_Park

Overview on the Park

http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPR/Parks/List/Pages/EagleCreekPark.aspx

It is an ideal place if you wish to spend an entire day because there are a number of fun activities in the park that can be enjoyed by people of all age groups. The park is famous for activities such as cross country skiing, windsurfing, picnicking, fishing, bird watching and other sports activities. The World Rowing Championship was also held in this park. There is a huge amphitheatre, a fitness center, earth discovery center and various other educational and entertainment facilities.

Park Info on Parentsconnect.com

http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/Eagle-Creek-Park-7840-W-56th-Street-46254-US

It is a wonderful place to discover nature and wildlife. The park is open daily from 8 am to 7 pm. You will get detailed information about the park activities and programs from the park office located inside the park premises that is open from 8 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday. You can reach there by buses from the city as well as by car.