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Holliday Park: An Insider’s Guide to 94-Acres of Nature and Fun
Indy's Child Staff
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June 18, 2024
Holliday Park, one of Indianapolis' oldest and most beloved parks, is situated just six miles north of downtown Indy. The park spans 94 acres...
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Outdoor Adventure at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis
Indy's Child Staff
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August 1, 2023
With 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of forest, Eagle Creek Park is one of the largest city parks in the nation, offering unmatched...
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Nature Adventure Playground at Jill Perelman Pavilion
Nicole Sipe
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March 29, 2023
There is no shortage of fun parks and playgrounds in Carmel. The nature adventure playground -- tucked into the woods behind Jill Perelman Pavilion...
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Cool Creek Park & Nature Center
Indy's Child Staff
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August 18, 2022
Cool Creek Park offers a wide variety of features and activities that have made it one of Hamilton County's most popular parks. This beautiful...
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Worth a Visit: The Holliday Park Nature Center
Melissa Gibson
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January 20, 2022
Holliday Park is one of Indianapolis' oldest existing parks and is a great place to visit all year long. The Nature Center, located in the middle...
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Pecar Park & Nature Center
Melissa Gibson
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August 16, 2021
Pecar Park & Nature Center is nestled in the outskirts of Avon, Indiana, and opened to the public in 2019. In 2021, a new...
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Exploring the Zion Nature Center
Indy's Child Staff
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February 20, 2018
Where can you go to study snake skins under a magnifying glass? How about touch wasps’ nests (without the wasps in them, of course),...
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