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Scenic Running Trails in Indiana
Indiana has 334 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 109 cities and towns — Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Evansville, Bloomington and 105 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
The 250 most-reviewed in Indiana
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Indiana Dunes National Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 13,163 reviews
Park with hotels & eateries, plus 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, hiking, bird-watching & more.
Indiana Dunes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,842 reviews
Dune-lined park for hiking, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, birding & more, plus campsites.
Eagle Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,203 reviews
Huge park with marina & beach, hiking & biking trails, wildlife-discovery centers, zip lines & more.
Fort Harrison State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,488 reviews
This 1,700-acre park offers activities such as cross-country skiing, fishing & hiking.
Clifty Falls State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,365 reviews
Waterfall- & canyon-lined park with hiking, swimming, tennis, camping, a nature center & an inn.
Falls of the Ohio State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,425 reviews
Park on Ohio River featuring ancient fossil beds, nature-discovery center, hiking, fishing & more.
McCormick's Creek State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,229 reviews
Site offers hiking & horseback-riding trails, river fishing, indoor recreational center & campsites.
Holliday Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,133 reviews
City park on 94 acres with trails, an arboretum, playground & nature center with all-ages programs.
Hoosier National Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,781 reviews
Camping, fishing & more in a natural setting with scenic roads, historic sites & rural communities.
Spring Mill State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,371 reviews
Hiking/biking trails, caves, a nature center, campsites & an inn surround a restored 1814 village.
Mounds State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,640 reviews
Park centered on prehistoric monuments also offers hiking, fishing, swimming, camping & more.
Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,419 reviews
Varying-sized pavilions dot this park featuring a playground, splash pads and tennis courts.
Shades State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,132 reviews
Sandstone cliffs around Sugar Creek set the backdrop for hiking, canoeing, fishing & camping.
Prophetstown State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,148 reviews
Diverse terrain for hiking, biking, birding, camping & more, plus working farm with public programs.
Hummel Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,076 reviews
Large park with amenities such as play equipment, trails, a disc golf course & athletic fields.
Summit Lake State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,114 reviews
Lakefront park known for fishing is home to the Zeigler Woods nature preserve & 5 miles of trails.
Deming Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,052 reviews
Sprawling, 177-acre park featuring a variety of recreational amenities, from swimming to disc golf.
Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,910 reviews
Park with playgrounds, a swimming pool, a sports complex & a golf course, plus trails & a creek.
Charlestown State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,906 reviews
Scenic spot with rugged terrain for hiking & bird-watching, plus fishing & full hookup camping site.
Burdette Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,929 reviews
Huge, 170-acre park & recreation area featuring mini-golf, waterslides, playgrounds & more.
Centennial Park, Munster,IN
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,839 reviews
Scenic park with formal gardens and a lake, as well as playgrounds and walking trails.
Matter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,759 reviews
Scenic, 101-acre park with playgrounds, tennis courts & picnic pavilions, plus a landscaped garden.
Promenade Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,702 reviews
Relaxed park for families with river views and a riverside promenade. Includes picnic spots, a playground and a splash pad, plus canoes and kayaks for rent for use on the St. Marys River.
Highland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,673 reviews
Green space featuring a playground, sports areas, a pond & "Old Ben," a huge, taxidermied steer.
Ouabache State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews
State park with hiking & biking trails, campground, pool, tennis courts, playground & nature center.
Garvin Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,682 reviews
Established in 1915, this public park features a historical bandstand & stone bridges.
Whitewater Memorial State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,565 reviews
Park features a 200-acre lake, plus fishing, swimming, horseback riding, nature programs & camping.
Franke Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,468 reviews
This 329-acre park features a playground, pavilions, fishing, a children's zoo & an outdoor theater.
Ox Bow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,460 reviews
Natural park with camping shelters, an observation deck, sports courts, disc golf & nature trails.
Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews
Expansive park featuring playgrounds, a covered bridge, sports fields, pavilions, a skate park and a pool. The venue also hosts events such as the Blueberry Festival, complete with fireworks.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,443 reviews
Park dedicated to a Revolutionary War hero, with a rotunda decorated with murals & a 7.5-ft. statue.
Southwestway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,291 reviews
Large wooded park with designated trails for mountain biking, hiking & horseback riding.
Shoaff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,255 reviews
Vast green space featuring a golf course with cart rentals, disc golf courses and playgrounds.
Blue Heron Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,237 reviews
Large public park with a lake for fishing, a disc golf course & walking trails plus play equipment.
Sam Peden Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,256 reviews
104.5-acre park around a lake with tennis, basketball & volleyball courts, 4 playgrounds & a trail.
St. Patrick's County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,198 reviews
Riverfront park with wooded trails & a large barn plus a boat ramp, play equipment & picnic sites.
Mill Race Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,181 reviews
Developed 32-acre city park features paved people trails, a covered bridge & an observation tower.
Battell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,146 reviews
Riverside green space featuring a historic bandshell for summer concerts, plus picnic & play areas.
Bonneyville Mill County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,034 reviews
Free county park featuring a working mill, along with trails, waterfalls and a schoolhouse.
Echo Hollow Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,008 reviews
210 acres of woodlands with a fishing pond, picnic area, hiking trails & wildlife viewing.
Salamonie River State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 949 reviews
Hiking, horseback riding, fishing & camping offered in an 850-acre preserve with hidden waterfalls.
Soldiers Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 946 reviews
Park on Stone Lake offering a beach with lifeguards, play equipment, a picnic shelter & restrooms.
Fox Island County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 983 reviews
County park offering swimming, fishing & grilling, plus a playground & a bird observatory.
Scales Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 983 reviews
Recreation area offering rental cabins, campgrounds, seasonal beach & trails for horseback & biking.
Deep River County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 917 reviews
An old grist mill is the visitor center of this natural space with gardens, trails & a waterpark.
Muscatatuck Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 918 reviews
Spacious forested park offers riverfront hiking trails, a campground, visitor center & picnic space.
Arbuckle Acres Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 893 reviews
Natural parkland offering wooded areas, brooks & trails, plus a playground & sports courts.
Hemlock Cliffs
4.8 ★★★★★ 849 reviews
Scenic hiking trails through forests and over streams past cliffs, caves and waterfalls.
Lemon Lake County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 899 reviews
A 403-acre park of woodland, fields & rolling hills, plus many sports fields & 6 disc golf courses.
Province Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 842 reviews
Relaxed space featuring scenic trails for strolling and a skateboard park.
Lower Cascades Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 840 reviews
Green space with an extensive fully accessible playground, picnic shelters & a paved trail.
Robert C. Beutter Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 830 reviews
Scenic park & gardens offering a network of walking trails along the river & summer concerts.
Blue River Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 843 reviews
Venue offering a kids' playground & seasonal splash pad as well as a softball complex.
Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk
4.6 ★★★★★ 834 reviews
57-acre lakefront park featuring a beach & walking trail, plus a seasonal pavilion & concessions.
Mishawaka Riverwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 813 reviews
Clean, scenic park, playground and walking trail along the Riverwalk.
Collett Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 820 reviews
Park featuring athletic facilities such as tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and a pavilion.
Clark State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 772 reviews
Free, huge park for camping and fishing, as well as hiking.
Sunset Hill Farm County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Natural recreation area on a former farm with wooded trails, campsites & regular events.
Craig Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 785 reviews
Recreation hub on 27 acres with Little League, tennis & volleyball courts, playgrounds & picnicking.
Flat Fork Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 750 reviews
This 60-acre park features a lake, nature trails, a sledding hill, a mountain-biking course & more.
Rogers Lakewood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 765 reviews
Recreation area with hiking trails, a disc golf course, picnic areas, and a playground, plus 2 lakes.
Fox Park, La Porte
4.6 ★★★★★ 755 reviews
Grassy lakeside area featuring a skatepark, walking path & an amphitheater with summer concerts.
Marott Woods Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 731 reviews
Wooded 102-acre park including a nature preserve with trails, birdwatching & spring wildflowers.
Portage Imagination Glen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 719 reviews
276-acre park featuring athletic fields, 2 playgrounds, a nature preserve, BMX track & picnic area.
Island Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 769 reviews
Riverfront park offering a gazebo, bandstand & picnic shelter, plus a playground, walkway & fishing.
Karst Farm Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 717 reviews
Recreation area with athletic fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds & a splash pad, plus a dog park.
Celery Bog Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 679 reviews
A 105-acre natural wetland area on a former vegetable farm with thriving wildlife & nature center.
Hidden Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 707 reviews
Visitors to this forest park can paddleboat, play softball or disc golf, picnic & sled in winter.
Merrifield Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 703 reviews
Riverside park featuring athletic fields, a playground, swimming pool & an ice-skating rink.
Cobus Creek County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
84-acre park with a pond, fishing pier & playground, plus trails, a picnic shelter & sensory garden.
Tapawingo Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 695 reviews
This 20-acre park features a playground, shelters, a skating rink, a river overlook & a footpath.
McCloud Nature Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 608 reviews
Sizable park with varied hiking trails, a nature center, and opportunities to spot wildlife.
Morrow's Meadow
4.7 ★★★★★ 631 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring 2+ playgrounds along with picnic tables, barbecue grills and shelters.
Morsches Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
Shady park featuring a splash pad (seasonal) and tree-lined trails ideal for walking and biking, plus a pond for fishing.
Leonard Springs Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 597 reviews
Park offering hiking trails and a waterfall, plus caves and beaver dams, springs.
Hawthorn Park- Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department
4.6 ★★★★★ 619 reviews
Casual, nature-immersed campground and park featuring trails as well as swings and slides, BBQ grills, picnic tables and playground.
Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 604 reviews
Protected, 756-acre wetlands & native wildlife habitat featuring 10+ miles of hiking trails.
Decatur County Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 634 reviews
Park sporting a playground, tennis courts and basketball courts, plus picnic tables.
Milligan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 594 reviews
City park featuring baseball diamonds and playgrounds as well as skate facilities and pools.
Blue Heron Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 579 reviews
Long nature trails winding by playgrounds and disc golf courses, plus picnic tables.
Harrison-Crawford State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 572 reviews
State park offering horseback riding, camping, picnicking, and hiking, plus wildlife sightings.
General Pulaski Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 583 reviews
Park featuring baseball and basketball courts, plus a playground and a pond.
Henry County Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 550 reviews
Sprawling memorial park offering playgrounds, nature areas, firework displays and golf courses.
DePauw Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 495 reviews
Sprawling outdoor space boasting various terrains for hiking, biking and dog-walking.
Maple Avenue Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 514 reviews
Neighborhood green space with a picnic shelter, playground & gazebo, plus trails & a fishing pond.
Morgan-Monroe State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 502 reviews
Over 24,000 acres, this hardwood forest offers camping, hiking, hunting & fishing.
Christmas Lights Of Charlestown
4.8 ★★★★★ 486 reviews
Festive park featuring Christmas lights synced to music, a train ride and an ice rink, for a fee.
Winona Lake Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Trail system, frequented by families and their animal companions, for mountain biking and walking.
Munger Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 505 reviews
City park with a fishing pond, playground, grill & large picnic shelter, plus a paved walking trail.
Macgregor Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Dog-friendly landscaped park with natural features, including wildflower prairies & a rain garden.
Lindenwood Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 473 reviews
110 acres with a pond offers 4 hiking trails, picnicking, an open-air pavilion & wildlife-watching.
Lapping Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 469 reviews
332-acre green space with 18 holes of disc & regular golf, a softball complex & an amphitheater.
Howell Wetlands
4.5 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Photography is popular at this 35-acre natural area with marshes, hiking & wildlife viewing.
Riverside Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 477 reviews
Park and playground offering picnic benches, fishing, trails, and a baseball field.
Salomon Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 446 reviews
Donated by the Salomon family, this working farm teaches about working conditions in the 1930s.
Metea County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 442 reviews
Cedar Creek, a state designated scenic river, divides the north & south parts of this large park.
Luhr County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
Expansive, dog-friendly park featuring picnic pavilions, playgrounds, trails, a lake and a nature center with interactive and educational exhibits.
Studebaker Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 457 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring playgrounds and scenic walking paths, as well as picnic areas.
Town Run Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 415 reviews
Recreational area for mountain biking and hiking with trails for all levels.
Oak Ridge Prairie & Oak Savannah Trail park
4.6 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
Natural prairie land serves as backdrop for trail hiking, bird-watching, picnicking & fishing.
Bicentennial Woods - ACRES Land Trust
4.8 ★★★★★ 382 reviews
Park featuring winding trails through woods and fields, many leading to creeks, steps and hills.
Fidler Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 389 reviews
Popular park that features a pond with a 1- to 1.5-mile path for walking, biking or running around it.
Old City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 387 reviews
Open play & festival space along a creek with a football field, a shaded playground & a pavilion.
Forest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 386 reviews
Tree-topped park & gardens offering picnic shelters & a playground, plus a field for various sports.
Skiles Test Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Nature area with walking and biking trails, plus picnic tables.
Kamm Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 374 reviews
7.5-acre green space offering riverside fishing areas, walking trails & fields for picnic & events.
Fairbanks Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 373 reviews
Spacious park featuring a dog park, boat docks and playground, plus trails.
Rangeline Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 365 reviews
Nature preserve with wooded trails & rugged terrain, popular for hiking, mountain biking & fishing.
Clegg Memorial Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 345 reviews
Elevated walking trails in a memorial botanical garden with prairie, oak woodlands & a scenic creek.
Dobbs Park Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Park center offering educational programs teaching visitors about the flora & fauna of the area.
Stoney Run County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 342 reviews
Large playground, plus dirt and wooded trails for hiking and wildlife viewing, plus picnic tables.
Northwest Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 344 reviews
Quiet park with playgrounds and walking trails for dogs and children.
Kimmel Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Park with access to the Big Wabash River featuring a playground, picnic areas, and boat ramp.
Indiana Dunes National Park Cowles Bog Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
Popular hiking trail through marsh, forest, and dunes with beach views.
Rose Island Resort
4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Historic park with guided tours, hiking trails, and exhibits on land reclaimed by nature.
Abshire Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
Public park featuring picnic areas, a restroom, and a trailhead for the Pumpkinvine Trail.
Jasper Riverwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Scenic paved park featuring a 2.1-mile walking trail winding along the Patoka River, plus a playground.
Shadyside Bait House
4.4 ★★★★☆ 315 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic areas, and restrooms, plus a lake for kayaking.
Glenns Valley Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 301 reviews
Small nature park featuring trails and an old house, plus picnic tables and a pond.
Starkey Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
Natural area offering kid-friendly hiking trails that run along a creek.
Pheasant Hills Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Park with picnic tables and a playground, plus a walking path and a pond.
Wildcat Creek Reservoir Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 298 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic areas, and trails, plus fishing and kayaking.
Gibson Woods Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Large, lush area featuring hiking trails, 160+ species of birds & an environmental center.
Sunset Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 301 reviews
Park along the Big Blue River, with playgrounds, picnic areas and bike trails.
Bluhm County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 270 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables and a playground with swings.
Boot Lake Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Peaceful lake and preserve with groomed trails, wide walkways, observation piers and wildlife.
Fowler Park-Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department
4.4 ★★★★☆ 288 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic areas, fishing, trails, and camping facilities.
Red Mill County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 262 reviews
Park & preserve featuring multiuse trails, fishing areas, picnic facilities & a playground.
Spicer Lake Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring boardwalks and wetlands, plus trails.
Nine Penny Branch State Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a hiking trail that leads to a waterfall.
Wesselman Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Park featuring a nature center, an outdoor playground and animal exhibits.
Carlson Oxbow Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 276 reviews
Peaceful nature retreat on the Little Calumet River with a boardwalk, fishing pier & boat launch.
Pine Hills Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
Kid-friendly nature area offering hiking trails and scenic views.
Sunset Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Relaxed, riverside park featuring a playground, picnic tables and a bike trail.
Proctor Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 242 reviews
Country park with a pond, a playground, and picnic tables, as well as a veterans memorial.
Forest Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
City park with athletic fields and courts, a skate park, a playground, picnic areas, and miniature golf.
Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Small, lakefront, landscaped park, featuring a beach and a playground, plus summer concerts.
Spencer Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring multiple pavilions and climbing obstacles, along with an RV dump station.
University Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Paved trails through woods in a family-friendly setting.
Creek Ridge County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
112-acre, creekside area providing boardwalk trails, an off-leash dog park, playground & disc golf.
Kesling Park Walking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
Relaxing park with a playground as well as an exercise trail and equipment.
Kate's Garden
4.6 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Park along the St. Joseph River showcasing a variety of flowers, paved paths, and a gazebo.
Freedom Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Laid-back locale with a playground and sensory stations, plus picnic tables.
Yeoman Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 206 reviews
Park featuring a playground for little kids plus baseball and soccer fields.
Chapel Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic shelter, as well as a pond for catch-and-release fishing.
Bayard Park
4 ★★★★☆ 213 reviews
Modest neighborhood park with a large play structure plus a picnic area & walking paths.
Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Park featuring trails (including one to Ohio Falls) and a history exhibit.
City of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department
4.5 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Park with playgrounds, trails, gardens, fountains, lakes and beaches.
Noblitt Park
4 ★★★★☆ 209 reviews
Open area featuring baseball fields, wooded walking paths and fishing spots.
Crawford Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 188 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, a volleyball court, and walking paths along the river.
Shoup-Parsons Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Scenic park along the Elkhart River offering hiking and biking trails as well as fishing.
Sugar Creek Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Kid-friendly park with picnic tables featuring nature walks along Sugar Creek, and a spot for fishing.
Moutoux Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews
Soccer park with several fields, a lake for fishing, playgrounds, picnic facilities & geocaching.
Sauerman Woods Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 180 reviews
Wooded city park with a small lake, open green spaces & a children's playground.
Wapehani Mountain Bike Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 187 reviews
Wooded outdoor area for mountain biking and hiking, offering trails around a lake, plus easy options.
White Oak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
River-filled space with a playground for kids, plus soccer fields, a baseball field, tennis courts and picnic tables.
Killbuck Wetlands
4.4 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews
Fishing and walking are among the activities available at this dog-friendly park.
Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Nature preserve with trails for hiking, biking, and wildlife watching.
City Of Greenfield Parks & Recreation
4.7 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a splash pad and playground for kids, plus trails and a pool.
Koteewi Prairie Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Nature area offering picnic areas, historical re-creations, trails, and activities such as horseback riding, archery, and ziplining.
Scott Starling Nature Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Nature preserve featuring trails for hiking and birdwatching, with some elevation change.
Cedar Bluffs Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a limestone bluff, hiking, and wildlife sightings.
Shadyside Park And Playplace
4.2 ★★★★☆ 173 reviews
Outdoor space featuring picnic areas, playgrounds, a lake and a veteran's memorial.
Tripton Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Well-maintained park with disc golf, walking paths, exercise equipment and a playground.
Moraine Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Nature preserve featuring mowed and wooded trails for hiking and bird-watching.
Erie-Lackawanna Trail - Summit St. Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a paved trail with historical railroad buildings and water fountains.
Lothlorien Nature Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Wooded retreat with a peaceful vibe, known for drum circles and festivals held on the property.
Hathaway Preserve At Ross Run - ACRES Land Trust
4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Secluded gorge featuring waterfalls, mature oaks, streams and hiking trails.
Coffee Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring picnic tables and a dog run, plus trails for hiking and walks.
Meltzer Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Easy hiking amid old-growth trees and a boardwalk-lined path, with a pumpkin patch across the way.
Rieke Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Family-friendly park with a fishing pier, baseball fields and playgrounds.
Little Calumet River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Part of a 3.9-mi. loop trail, with scenery including hardwood forests, prairie & river wetlands.
Beyer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Lakeside, clean green space offering barbecue grills and picnicking, plus playground equipment.
B&O Trail at SR267
4.8 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
Park featuring a paved trail for walking and biking, plus nature and overlooks.
Brincka Cross Gardens
4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Open daily, this 4-acre garden featuring flowers, art, and a wooded area was created by an artist and his partner.
Evansville State Hospital Grounds
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Park featuring ducks, geese and squirrels, plus frisbee golf.
Geist Waterfront Park
3.6 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews
Leisure park featuring clean sand beaches and a playground, along with grills and picnic spots.
Fern Cliff Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Preserve featuring rugged sandstone cliffs, wooded ravines, bryophytes, rare ferns, and hiking trails.
McCulloughs Run Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 134 reviews
Modest neighborhood park offering an open, grassy area, a children's playground & picnic tables.
Diamond Valley Park
3.7 ★★★★☆ 155 reviews
Relaxed urban park featuring a fishing pond with ducks & turtles, a footbridge & benches.
Lilly Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Educational center offering environmental programs, natural history exhibits & a birdwatching area.
Greenway Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Local green space with a dog area, a playground and a creek for kids to splash around in.
Sam Ralston Trailhead Of Big Four Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Paved, peaceful, multi-use path lined with trees featuring maps and picnic tables.
Heritage Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Converted railroad tracks provide a paved trail with historical signage along the Ohio River.
Indiana Dunes National Park Great Marsh Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Easy, 1.3-mile route with a marsh overlook of a wetland habitat for herons, cranes & other birds.
Cardinal Greenway McCulloch Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Park featuring a soapbox racing hill, scenery, fishing, and kid-friendly hiking.
Hague Road Nature Haven
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Simple, dog-friendly space featuring creeks, trails, a field and abundant benches for relaxing.
Fox Ridge Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Paved, grass-covered walking routes with hilly sections and ponds, in a park that was once a golf course.
Shadyside Lake Activity Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Park featuring a lake (which permits fishing), playgrounds, trails and shade.
Silver Hills Historical Nature Trail & Wildlife Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Trails, along with historical lore and scenery, define this nature park featuring scenic loops.
Selmier State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Riverfront destination featuring a nature trail and a historic cemetery.
Campbell-Woodland Nature Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 112 reviews
Small park featuring an easy , paved trail where you may spot wildlife, plus picnic tables.
Charles C. Deam Wilderness
4.8 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Encompassing nearly 13,000 acres, this preservation area offers over 37 miles of trails.
Turkey Foot Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Wooded riverside park featuring golf course-adjacent trails, as well as a red bridge.
IDNP Miller Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Scenic tract of beach dunes and woods, plus trails for hiking.
Mount Baldy
4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Sandy dunes and beach trails amid ice and snow, with lake views also featured.
Eagle Slough Natural Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 108 reviews
Wetland & forest reserve with a lake, abundant birdlife & a trail along an old railway line.
Prophets Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Park with an old-growth forest, historic cave, and trails for family-friendly hikes.
Kiwanis-Teledyne Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Park with a lake offering a view area, picnic areas, and opportunities for fishing and boating.
Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Peaceful park and trail system featuring old-growth forests, hikes and creeks.
Calli Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Nature preserve with a waterfall offering hikes and trails through the woods.
River Walk And Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Scenic park at the Louisville-area Kentucky-Indiana border offering views of the city skyline.
Touch the Earth Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Nature preserve with trails that wind through meadows, scrubland, and forest, and are open to dogs.
East Chicago Park Department Greenhouse
4.5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Public outdoor space featuring a playground for kids and water slides.
Charley Creek Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Relaxed, accessible park featuring a waterfall and picnic tables, plus seating.
Benton Dam ‒ River Preserve County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Trails and green space in a nature preserve, plus a hydro-dam canal, kayaking and fishing spots.
Winding Creek Cove Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews
Quiet park featuring trails for walking, biking, jogging and fishing.
Schoen Creek Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a hiking trail that's shared with bikers.
Indiana Dunes National Park Cowles Bog Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Landmark 4.7-mile trail winding through marshes & black oak savannas to the shores of Lake Michigan.
Benton Spillway ‒ River Preserve County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Nature preserve featuring trails for hiking and biking, plus fishing and picnic areas.
Deetz Nature Preserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews
Pet-friendly nature preserve offering a network of trails for walks along the Maumee River.
Fishers Heritage Park at White River
4.5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Sledding and dog-friendly park with a riverfront area, plus walking trails and open spaces.
Pinhook Bog
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a bog, upland hiking trails, and opportunities to learn about local ecosystems.
Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Nature preserve featuring old-growth forest and trails that are good for children.
Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 82 reviews
Unpaved trail bordering a small lake and pond that floods during certain times of the year.
Pehkokia Woods - ACRES Land Trust
4.7 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Wooded park featuring numerous trails, plus ponds where deer are often spotted.
White River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Pretty riverside park featuring walking trails, outdoor recreation and scenic views.
Bicentennial Nature Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews
Secluded area for boating, kayaking and hiking, plus picnics.
Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails, fossils, and a beach.
Pufferbelly Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Paved hiking trail for biking, jogging and walking, plus playgrounds and a park.
German Ridge Recreation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 78 reviews
Park offering hiking and mountain biking trails, plus picnic areas, and camping.
Hoosier National Forest - Two Lakes Loop Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails through a forest setting with picnic tables.
Shrader-Weaver Woods
4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Quiet, peaceful preserve featuring towering trees, flowers and hiking trails.
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