Fort Harrison State Park — Wildlife Passport

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State park · Central · 10 mi away

A former army post inside Indianapolis, now paved trails, tulip-poplar woods and a creek corridor.

Upland forestFall CreekOld field

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39.8697, -86.0111

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Plan your visit

Hours7am to 11pm · open now

Fee$7 in-state vehicle

Best seasonsApril to October, with peak colour in mid-October

ParkingMain lot at the entrance or visitor contact station

EntrancesMain entrance at Indianapolis

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

AccessibilityAccessible restrooms near main parking, Paved or firm-surface route available

AmenitiesInn, Paved trails, Saddle barn, Museums

Official infoWebsite

Trails

Easy, pavedFall Creek Trail · 2.5 mi

ModerateLawrence Creek Trail · 1.6 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Backyard biodiversity bingo

A nine-square checklist for a yard, schoolyard or city park.

Tracks, chewed cones, feathers, woodpecker holes — evidence counts.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

14 MB · not downloaded

Safety and etiquette

Check seasonal closures and weather before you set out.

Ticks and poison ivy are common off-trail.

Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.

Source: Indiana DNR · Reviewed July 2026