White River State Park

White River State Park
Old Washington Street Bridge, White River, and downtown Indianapolis skyline from the park
Map
Interactive map outlining the park's boundaries
TypeUrban park, state park
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Coordinates39°46′00″N 86°10′11″W / 39.76667°N 86.16972°W / 39.76667; -86.16972
Area267 acres (108 ha)[1]
Created1979 (1979)
Owned byState of Indiana
Operated byWhite River State Park Development Commission
Visitors2.8 million[a]
OpenDaily, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
StatusOpen all year
Public transit accessLocal Transit IndyGo 8
Bike transport Indiana Pacers Bikeshare
Websitewww.whiteriverstatepark.org

White River State Park is an urban park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Situated along the eastern and western banks of its namesake White River, the park covers 267 acres (108 ha).[1] The park is home to numerous attractions, including the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the Indiana State Museum, the Indianapolis Zoo, the NCAA Hall of Champions, Victory Field, Everwise Amphitheater, and White River Gardens.

The park and accompanying Indianapolis Canal Walk comprise one of seven designated cultural districts.[3]

  1. ^ a b Bodenhamer, David; Barrows, Robert, eds. (1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Bloomington & Indianapolis: Indiana University Press. pp. 1427–1428.
  2. ^ Lindquist, Dave (February 17, 2023). "Rebounding visitor stats generate optimism in hospitality industry". Indianapolis Business Journal. IBJ Media. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "Cultural Districts". Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Retrieved June 23, 2023.


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