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Shaded Running Trails in Indiana

Indiana has 80 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 45 cities and towns — Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Terre Haute, Bloomington and 41 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Indiana Dunes National Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 13,163 reviews

Porter, IN

50 miBoardwalkShadedScenic

Park with hotels & eateries, plus 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, hiking, bird-watching & more.

McCormick's Creek State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,229 reviews

Spencer, IN

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Site offers hiking & horseback-riding trails, river fishing, indoor recreational center & campsites.

Holliday Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,133 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

City park on 94 acres with trails, an arboretum, playground & nature center with all-ages programs.

Hummel Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,076 reviews

Plainfield, IN

PavedShadedLitScenic

Large park with amenities such as play equipment, trails, a disc golf course & athletic fields.

Deming Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,052 reviews

Terre Haute, IN

ShadedLitScenic

Sprawling, 177-acre park featuring a variety of recreational amenities, from swimming to disc golf.

Charlestown State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,906 reviews

Charlestown, IN

6 miLoopMixedShaded

Scenic spot with rugged terrain for hiking & bird-watching, plus fishing & full hookup camping site.

Shoaff Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,255 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Vast green space featuring a golf course with cart rentals, disc golf courses and playgrounds.

Echo Hollow Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,008 reviews

Plainfield, IN

BoardwalkShadedScenic

210 acres of woodlands with a fishing pond, picnic area, hiking trails & wildlife viewing.

Ellis Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 982 reviews

Danville, IN

PavedShadedLit

Local spot with a covered picnic area, gazebo & barbecue pits, plus a playground & nearby pool.

Meadowood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 998 reviews

Speedway, IN

PavedShaded

Park featuring 2 baseball diamonds, multiple soccer fields and 2 playgrounds, plus a picnic area.

Williams Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 886 reviews

Brownsburg, IN

MixedShadedDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground & a splash pad, plus a paved trail, basketball & wooded areas.

Lemon Lake County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 899 reviews

Crown Point, IN

100 miPavedShadedScenic

A 403-acre park of woodland, fields & rolling hills, plus many sports fields & 6 disc golf courses.

Craig Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 785 reviews

Greenwood, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation hub on 27 acres with Little League, tennis & volleyball courts, playgrounds & picnicking.

Flat Fork Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 750 reviews

Fishers, IN

ShadedScenic

This 60-acre park features a lake, nature trails, a sledding hill, a mountain-biking course & more.

Marott Woods Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 731 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded 102-acre park including a nature preserve with trails, birdwatching & spring wildflowers.

Karst Farm Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 717 reviews

Bloomington, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area with athletic fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds & a splash pad, plus a dog park.

Morsches Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 644 reviews

Columbia City, IN

PavedShadedScenic

Shady park featuring a splash pad (seasonal) and tree-lined trails ideal for walking and biking, plus a pond for fishing.

Murdock Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 551 reviews

Lafayette, IN

Shaded

39-acre urban park with a disc-golf course & picnic shelters, plus a basketball court & sled run.

Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 499 reviews

New Albany, IN

LoopMixedShaded

Kid-friendly, pet-friendly destination comprising playground areas and sporting facilities.

Macgregor Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 479 reviews

Westfield, IN

1 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly landscaped park with natural features, including wildflower prairies & a rain garden.

Lindenwood Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 473 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

110 acres with a pond offers 4 hiking trails, picnicking, an open-air pavilion & wildlife-watching.

Lapping Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 469 reviews

Clarksville, IN

LoopCrushed gravelShadedScenic

332-acre green space with 18 holes of disc & regular golf, a softball complex & an amphitheater.

Studebaker Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 457 reviews

Elkhart, IN

PavedShadedScenic

Family-friendly park featuring playgrounds and scenic walking paths, as well as picnic areas.

Northwest Park Annex

4.5 ★★★★★ 367 reviews

Greenwood, IN

LoopPavedShadedDog-friendly

Neighborhood park featuring a playground for kids and tranquil trails that often follow the creek.

Westside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 356 reviews

Greenwood, IN

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Public park with picnic areas, a playground, and sports facilities, as well as wooded areas and a dog park.

Asa Bales Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 327 reviews

Westfield, IN

MixedShaded

Wooded park featuring 2 playgrounds, a paved trail & a creek, plus a skate park & disc-golf course.

Gardena Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 345 reviews

Michigan City, IN

ShadedDog-friendly

Municipal park with 3 basketball courts, 2 baseball fields & on-site restrooms.

Kesling Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 308 reviews

La Porte, IN

ShadedDog-friendly

Recreation venue for baseball, soccer, tennis & more, plus a playground, picnic areas & trails.

Noblesville Parks & Recreation / Forest Park Inn

4.7 ★★★★★ 289 reviews

Noblesville, IN

Shaded

Shady trail-filled outdoor space featuring a water park, carousels and playgrounds.

Lesko Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 292 reviews

Aurora, IN

ShadedScenic

Boot Lake Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews

Elkhart, IN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful lake and preserve with groomed trails, wide walkways, observation piers and wildlife.

Will Detmer Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 277 reviews

Bloomington, IN

PavedShaded

Pretty park with playgrounds, trails and a pond, plus community gardens.

Old Town Waverly Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews

Martinsville, IN

2 miPavedShadedDog-friendly

Public park featuring 2 miles of paved trail along the White River and a playground.

Proctor Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 242 reviews

Whiteland, IN

ShadedScenic

Country park with a pond, a playground, and picnic tables, as well as a veterans memorial.

Forest Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Noblesville, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

City park with athletic fields and courts, a skate park, a playground, picnic areas, and miniature golf.

Billericay Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

Fishers, IN

Shaded

Recreation area with lighted baseball fields, a playground & splash pad, plus an event facility.

American Legion Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 231 reviews

Decatur, IN

Shaded

Grassy area offering slides, swings and other equipment for kids, plus a volleyball court.

Voorhees Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 239 reviews

Terre Haute, IN

PavedShaded

Neighborhood green space with an ample skate park, a playground & athletic courts.

University Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 219 reviews

Greenwood, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved trails through woods in a family-friendly setting.

City Center Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 200 reviews

Greenwood, IN

5 miShaded

Park with multiple playgrounds, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Freedom Trail Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Westfield, IN

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back locale with a playground and sensory stations, plus picnic tables.

Bayard Park

4 ★★★★☆ 213 reviews

Evansville, IN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Modest neighborhood park with a large play structure plus a picnic area & walking paths.

Eckhart Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 179 reviews

Auburn, IN

Shaded

Big old trees, a creek and a playground are among the attractions at this well-kept public park.

Youngs Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 168 reviews

Franklin, IN

Shaded

Recreational area featuring playgrounds, tennis courts and a splash pad.

Moutoux Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews

Evansville, IN

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Soccer park with several fields, a lake for fishing, playgrounds, picnic facilities & geocaching.

Sauerman Woods Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 180 reviews

Crown Point, IN

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded city park with a small lake, open green spaces & a children's playground.

Rockhill Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

Shaded

Park featuring playgrounds and trails, plus picnic tables and pavilions.

Shadyside Park And Playplace

4.2 ★★★★☆ 173 reviews

Anderson, IN

ShadedScenic

Outdoor space featuring picnic areas, playgrounds, a lake and a veteran's memorial.

Moraine Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Valparaiso, IN

75 miLoopMixedShaded

Nature preserve featuring mowed and wooded trails for hiking and bird-watching.

Rieke Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Auburn, IN

PavedShadedScenic

Family-friendly park with a fishing pier, baseball fields and playgrounds.

B&O Trail at SR267

4.8 ★★★★★ 135 reviews

Brownsburg, IN

PavedShadedScenic

Park featuring a paved trail for walking and biking, plus nature and overlooks.

Evansville State Hospital Grounds

4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Evansville, IN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring ducks, geese and squirrels, plus frisbee golf.

Dobbs Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 136 reviews

Terre Haute, IN

Shaded

Park with picnic tables, grills, a playground, trails, a nature center, and a Native American museum.

Drake Goetz Memorial Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Huntington, IN

Shaded

Park featuring basketball and tennis courts, plus a playground.

Greenway Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

Charlestown, IN

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Local green space with a dog area, a playground and a creek for kids to splash around in.

Cason Family Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

West Lafayette, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Monon Trail Access - Rohrer Road

4.8 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Carmel, IN

PavedShaded

Shaded trail known for biking and running, with parking and clean bathrooms.

Stephens Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Brownsburg, IN

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Fox Ridge Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Vincennes, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Anderson, IN

65 miPavedShadedLit

Park featuring a lake (which permits fishing), playgrounds, trails and shade.

Jaycee Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 99 reviews

Greencastle, IN

Shaded

Wooded park with trails and a lake for fishing and picnicking.

Fogwell Forest - ACRES Land Trust

4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Jones Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Terre Haute, IN

2 miPavedShaded

Rails-to-trails path offering a shady walk or bike ride with benches and a restroom.

Burnett Woods Park & Nature Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 84 reviews

Avon, IN

LoopMixedShaded

A wooded nature preserve covering 68 acres with loop trails, known for wildflowers & mature trees.

Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Michigan City, IN

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Nature preserve featuring old-growth forest and trails that are good for children.

Pehkokia Woods - ACRES Land Trust

4.7 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

Huntington, IN

MixedShadedScenic

Wooded park featuring numerous trails, plus ponds where deer are often spotted.

Shrader-Weaver Woods

4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Connersville, IN

ShadedScenic

Quiet, peaceful preserve featuring towering trees, flowers and hiking trails.

B&O Trail Bridge over White Lick Creek

4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Brownsburg, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Outdoor green space with a paved recreational path for walking, cycling and running.

Dutro-Ernst Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Muncie, IN

MixedShadedScenic

Kid-friendly nature preserve offering trails for walking, jogging, and biking.

Porter West Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Bloomington, IN

LoopShadedScenic

Wooded nature reserve featuring hiking trails and an old cemetery.

Thornwood Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Greenfield, IN

MixedShadedScenic

Peaceful natural area offering trails for hikers of all levels, picnic facilities, and a suspension bridge.

Pufferbelly Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

PavedShadedScenic

Paved trail crossing several roads and passing through residential neighborhoods.

Big Blue River Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

Shelbyville, IN

PavedShadedScenic

Hiking area with a paved trail following the Big Blue River, plus restrooms and bike-repair tools.

Heritage Trail Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews

Zionsville, IN

LoopShadedDog-friendly

Community fixture with a playground, basketball courts and picnic areas.

Deer Trail Park

4 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews

Portage, IN

PavedShaded

Limestone greenway

5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

Bloomington, IN

PavedShadedScenic

Hagan-Burke Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Carmel, IN

Shaded

Ruble Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Terre Haute, IN

Shaded

McCormick Woods Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

West Lafayette, IN

LoopNatural surfaceShaded

Prairie Duneland Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Chesterton, IN

PavedShadedDog-friendly

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