25 Best Playgrounds in Indianapolis

Ready for some playground adventures in Indianapolis? The Indy’s Child Staff has visited every one of the playgrounds in this guide and we’ve handpicked our top 25 playgrounds. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, we’ve got you covered with a guide to the top playgrounds near Indianapolis. From adventure-packed playgrounds to spots perfect for younger kids, these family-friendly parks in Indianapolis offer something for everyone. Let’s find the perfect playground for your family!

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Playgrounds in Indianapolis

Colts Canal PlaySpace

Canal Walk, Indianapolis*

Located on the north end of the Downtown Canal Walk off of West Walnut Street, the nearly one-acre playground boasts a swirling roller-coaster-looking climbing tower, ladders galore, slides for kids big and little, swings, a spinner bowl, twister nets and stepping stones. Many of the playground’s features require climbing, so the Colts Canal PlaySpace is especially fun for older, school-aged kids who like to scale and be adventurous. Little climbers will have a blast making their way up the huge structure to the top of the lookout, which is the only way to get to the entrance of the giant, fast-moving metal tunnel slide.

Highlights: urban playspace along the canal, cushioned flooring, great playground for climbers

*No official address, but if you put 714 N Senate Ave in your GPS you will get pretty close.

Holliday Park

6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis

Holliday Park, one of Indianapolis’ oldest parks, is a playground paradise for kids of all ages! Families love the separate play areas designed for both toddlers and older children. The playground features a wide range of equipment, including swings, slides, a rope jungle gym, tunnels, a fort, and even a thrilling 20-foot slide tower! And don’t forget to pack a picnic – the park has plenty of perfect shady spots for a family lunch break.

Highlights: Large playground with various play equipment, separate toddler area, 20-foot slide tower, rock climbing wall, spider web, and shaded seating areas.

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Tarkington Park

45 W 40th St, Indianapolis

This modern and recently overhauled playspace is located in the heart of the city. While Tarkington Park is equipped with the standard playground fare such as swings and slides, it also offers more innovative features such as synthetic grass and oversized instruments, making this playground fun for children of all ages. The aesthetic will entice visitors, and the well-designed play area will keep them coming back.

Highlights: The giant climbing orb, chimes, rock climbing wall and splash pad in the summer.

Commons Park

2204 E New York St, Indianapolis

Commons Park is a bright and cheerful space, perfect for families with children of all ages. This fenced-in park offers a safe and engaging environment, featuring a modern playground with a giant play structure, a toddler area, a geometric climbing structure, and a spacious merry-go-round. Additional amenities include swings, table tennis, and a barbecue grill, making it a great spot for a family outing.

Highlights: Fenced-in playground, giant play structure, toddler area, geometric climbing structure, merry-go-round, swings, table tennis, barbecue grill.

Sandorf Park 

2020 Dawson Street, Indianapolis

This brand new Indy Park playground opened in 2020 after an impressive makeover resulting in a vibrant and engaging playspace for children and their families. The Sandorf Park playground features swings, a unity spinner, a musical sensory plaza, a 20-foot fully accessible play structure, and countless opportunities for children to play, stay active, and explore.

Highlights: Giant tree fort play structure, marry-go-round, Youth Fitness Challenge Course with exercise equipment

Rev. Charles R. Williams Park

3242 Sutherland Avenue, Indianapolis

The playground at Rev. Charles R. Williams Park is designed to be inclusive and engaging, featuring a variety of modern equipment that caters to different sensory needs and encourages active play. The playground boasts a universal express swing, colorful rubberized surfaces, a sensory cove, musical equipment, and an arch basket swing. Additionally, the park includes horseshoe courts, a picnic shelter, an open lawn area, a small amphitheater for community events, and a perimeter loop trail.

Highlights: Universal express swing, sensory cove, musical equipment, arch basket swing, connection to the Monon Trail

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Meadowlark Park

450 Meadow Lane, Carmel

This reimagined Carmel park features a brand new playground with a focus on artistic and dreamlike designs. Meadowlark Park features three main play structures: one with geometric domes and metal slides for big kids, another for climbers and parkour enthusiasts, and a third designed for babies and young kids with scaled-down features. Tip: Visit during weekdays for a quieter experience and more space for the kids to explore the different play zones.

Highlights: Artistic play structures, climbing domes, metal slides, parkour elements, and separate play areas for different age groups

Quaker Park

7501 Dartown Rd., Westfield

Quaker Park got a huge facelift in the spring of 2017. The playground was updated with lots of equipment that is safe and fun for all ages and abilities. The ground in the playground area is covered with safety turf, which stays nice and cool even when the sun is beating down on it. It’s also super soft to walk on — and land on, if you happen to fall while playing.

Quaker Park is the only park in Westfield with a splash pad, making it the perfect spot to visit on a hot day. The splash pad offers plenty of space to run around, along with several misters that spray refreshing water to keep you cool. Tip: Pack water shoes for the kids; the splash pad can get slippery, and water shoes will help them maintain their footing.

Highlights: Large rope climbing dome, separate area for babies and toddlers, splash pad within playground

Westermeier Commons Playground

111th Street and College Avenue, Carmel

Spanning 25,000 square feet, this playground is a child’s dream come true. Children will be immediately intrigued by the science fiction-inspired appearance of Westermeier Commons, and parents will be impressed with the safety features such as the rubber safety surfacing, age-appropriate zoned play and the hill, which creates a natural barrier to slow adventurous little ones.

Highlights: Tunnels and coves throughout the playground, two 32-foot tall enclosed towers and the unique climbing walls

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Roy G. Holland Memorial Park

1 Park Drive, Fishers

In addition to its massive play structures, Roy G. Holland Memorial Park has something everyone to enjoy: Soccer, baseball and softball fields, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, wooded areas, picnic areas and an active community building perfect for special occasions. Just walk the loop trail to catch the action or to meet up with friends and neighbors out on a beautiful day.

Highlights: Huge toddler zone, fields, modern playground with cushioned flooring

Carey Grove Park 

14001 Carey Road, Carmel

This newly renovated Carmel Clay neighborhood park offers exciting features for all ages and abilities. The Carey Grove Park playground is divided into two sections, one for young children (up to age 5) and another for older kids (5-12), featuring slides, swings, climbing structures, and a unique giant orb merry-go-round.

Highlights: Modernized and unique structures, workout equipment for adults, large musical instruments

Finch Creek Park 

16233 Boden Road, Noblesville

There is something for all ages and abilities at Finch Creek Park, the newest Noblesville park with an amazing, all-inclusive playground. Located on the east side of Noblesville, this 200-acre Wayne Township park opened in spring of 2020, and the playground is truly a sight to behold. Thrill-seekers will love the two obstacle courses that are suspended over the playground, and huge tube slides. Younger children can explore the smaller treehouse made just for them. 

Highlights: Parkour-styled obstacle course, 4-person teeter-totter, toddler treehouse

West Park

2700 W. 116th St, Carmel

One of Carmel’s largest parks, West Park, has been reimagined with a whimsical new playground that takes play to new heights. Featuring a towering clock structure, separate play areas for young and older children, swings, a merry-go-round, musical instruments, and more, this playground sparks imagination and adventure.

Highlights: Towering clock structure, age-specific play areas, swings, merry-go-round, musical instruments.

Main Street Park

4286 S. Main Street, Whitestown

Main Street Park opened in 2019 and is located northeast of Indy in Whitestown. The playground features inclusive equipment, futuristic slides and several climbing structures. The playground equipment is spaced out to allow children to run and have lots of room to play, and there are lots of opportunities for climbing, sliding, and parkouring.

Highlights: Futuristic design, large climbing net dome, flat merry-go-round, activity boards

Lawrence W. Inlow Park

6310 E Main St, Carmel

Lawrence W. Inlow Park in Carmel is a dream playground designed to ignite imagination and encourage active play. The standout feature is the impressive “skywalk,” a 32-foot enclosed walkway soaring 16 feet high, perfect for older kids seeking adventure. Three distinct playgrounds offer embankment swings, ground-level ropes courses, slides, and monkey bars, all on a safe, cushioned surface.

Highlights: Massive skywalk, three unique playgrounds, splash pad with waterslide, shaded areas.

Nature Adventure Playground at Jill Perelman Pavilion

3000 W. 116th Street, Carmel

This unique playground is perfect for adventurous kids! The Nature Adventure Playground has cargo nets, poles for sliding, obstacles for parkour, a rock-climbing wall, and even a zip line! There’s also a separate area for younger kids with insect-shaped spring riders, a wooden house platform, and balance beams.

Highlights: Zip line, rock-climbing wall, shaded play area

West Indianapolis Playgrounds

Williams Park (Blast-Off Playground)

 940 S Locust Ln, Brownsburg

Williams Park is known for its Blast-Off Playground, a large, newly painted wooden play structure. The idea for this themed playground was conceived by the children of Brownsburg Community School Corporation, and their vision was brought to life with the assistance of more than 2,500 volunteers who worked to assemble the structure.

Highlights: Large playground and splash pad.

Arbuckle Acres Park

200 N. Green St., Brownsburg

Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg’s oldest park, offers a delightful mix of play and nature for all ages. Younger children will love the Tiny Tots Playground, designed for ages 2-5 with wheelchair-accessible rubber surfacing and interactive features that foster development. Right next door, bigger kids can explore a larger playground with exciting slides and climbing structures, including a giant rock boulder for the adventurous climbers.

Beyond the playgrounds, the park’s 52 acres feature beautiful mature shade trees, baseball fields, lighted basketball and tennis courts, scenic trails, and picnic shelters nestled alongside White Lick Creek. It’s a perfect spot for a family outing or a peaceful escape in nature.

Highlights: Tiny Tots Playground for ages 2-5, larger playground with slides and climbing structures, giant rock boulder, scenic trails, sports facilities, picnic shelters.

Hummel Park

1500 Center St. Plainfield, IN

Hummel Park is a sprawling 205-acre park where natural beauty and recreation intertwine. It offers four distinct playground areas, including a large accessible playground with a vintage twirly slide, modern structures with multiple slides and climbing features, a dedicated toddler area, and a nature playground with boulders and rope webs.

Highlights: Multiple playgrounds for all ages and abilities, splash pad, paved trails, White Lick Creek access for creek stomping, and a sledding hill in winter.

Southside Playgrounds

Old City Park

304 S Meridian St, Greenwood

Old City Park, reopened in 2020, boasts a brand-new playground seamlessly integrated with the natural beauty of Pleasant Creek. The park provides a unique experience with a custom climbing wall, a climbing net for younger children, and ample open space encouraging unstructured play. A new pedestrian bridge and bocce ball courts add to the park’s charm. Tip for parents: Don’t miss the urban porch swings; they’re the perfect spot to relax while the kids play.

Highlights: one of a kind 20-foot cube tower, climbing nets, foosball tables

Firefighter Play Pocket Park

Located on the west side of Greenwood Fire Station 91 at 155 E. Main St. in Greenwood

This fire department-themed playground is a dream come true for little firefighters! Kids can climb, slide, explore a lookout tower, and even play on a replica fire engine built into the playground structure. The park’s wood chip surface and surrounding trees provide a safe and shady environment for imaginative play.

Highlights: Firefighter-themed playground equipment, lookout tower, replica fire engine, shaded play area.

Independence Park

2100 S. Morgantown Road, Greenwood

Independence Park is home to Indiana’s first fully accessible playground, welcoming children of all abilities between the ages of 2 and 12. The playground includes a soft, rubberized surface, a fun Yalp SONA Arch for interactive play and dance, a sensory-friendly music area, and an accessible merry-go-round. The park also features a 3/4-mile wheelchair-accessible hiking trail with a JCPL StoryWalk, picnic shelters, basketball courts, and plenty of open green space for everyone to enjoy.

Highlights: All-accessible playground, Yalp SONA Arch, sensory-friendly music area, accessible merry-go-round, StoryWalk

Youngs Creek Park

237 W. Monroe St., Franklin

Located just 30 minutes south of Indianapolis, Youngs Creek Park in Franklin is a must-visit destination for families with children. This dynamic park features the largest playground in the city, an exciting splash pad, an amphitheater, and beautiful green spaces, making it a hub for community events and festivals.

Highlights: an 18-interactive water feature splash pad, shade and seating areas, a separate toddler playground, wheelchair accessibility, walking and bike paths

Kephart Park

3936 West County Road 144, Bargersville

This brand-new park in Bargersville has something for everyone! The Umbarger Family Playground is perfect for kids of all ages, with separate areas for little ones and bigger kids. There’s modern playground equipment, soft artificial turf for safe play, and giant tube slides that are sure to be a hit.

Highlights: Giant tube slides, splash pad, pickleball courts, walking trails

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