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Glenns Valley Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 301 Google reviews · Running trail in Indianapolis, Indiana · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Glenns Valley Nature Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Small nature park featuring trails and an old house, plus picnic tables and a pond.
What runners say about Glenns Valley Nature Park
“It’s the hilliest park I’ve been to in the Indianapolis/ Greenwood/ Avon area, and the most scenic.”
“Peaceful and quiet, it's a great place for a relaxing trail walk/hike.”
“Trails are great my dog loves coming here for walks and I really enjoy it too.”
Beautiful place for a long walk. Trails, picnic tables, lovely fall foliage.
Very nice nature park with trails to walk. A lot of birds, squirrels, and chipmunks running around. When I went there was nobody else there so it was very quiet. There is a house in the park that apparently can be rented out for events.
Beautiful little park! There are way more trails than it seems from the road, and you could easily spend 30 minutes walking them, more at a leisurely pace. The trails are neat and wide dirt paths, with the occasional root and moderate hill. The fall foliage is beautiful!
We were only here a short time but may go back tomorrow. Quite a few birds on a very nice trail. Only caught pictures of a few. Hopefully we can go here again.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s the hilliest park I’ve been to in the Indianapolis/ Greenwood/ Avon area, and the most scenic.”
“Trails are great my dog loves coming here for walks and I really enjoy it too.”
“Peaceful and quiet, it's a great place for a relaxing trail walk/hike.”
Plan your run at Glenns Valley Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.indy.gov
- Phone+1 317-888-0070
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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