City / State:
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Indianapolis, IN
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Event Name:
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Eagle Creek Park
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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112030 2019/Y0091
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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5 or 11 K - 2B
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Description:
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9:00 AM to dusk. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. The 11K trail follows red markers and a 5K trail follows blue markers. The trails are mostly on natural paths and some park road surfaces. It wanders through rolling wooded terrain and past a picturesque reservoir.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: NO | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Programs:
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Boardwalks, Bridges - Spanning the USA, Take a Walk In a City Park
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Start Times:
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9:00 AM to dusk
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Location:
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Eagle Creek Park
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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71st St. Gatehouse. Park is located on the NW side of Indianapolis and can be reached from I-65 and I-465. Take the 71st St exit from either and travel west. Park entrance is 1.2 miles from I-465 and just 500 meters from I-65. Start point is the gatehouse at the northern entrance of the park. There is a fee for using the park. When entering the park, tell the attendant that you are doing the walk. Park your vehicle in the parking area, just inside the gate. Walk to the gatehouse and ask the attendant for the registration book and start card(s). The award is a 2 inch enamel medallion of the parks logo with a bar for each year. Cost is $8.00 for header and bar, $6.00 for bar only, and $3.00 for IVV credit only.
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Awards & Fees:
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A Award
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Comments:
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Host Club:
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Indy 'G' Walkers
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Contact:
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Paul Mullen (317) 545-9061
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Website:
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None
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E-Mail Contact:
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clamdigger30@hotmail.com
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