White River State Park — Wildlife Passport

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Family activity · Central · 1 mi away

A downtown campus of gardens, canal walk and museums along the White River.

Urban river corridorCanalPlanted meadow

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39.7683, -86.1719

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Plan your visit

Hours7am to 11pm · open now

FeeFree

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

AmenitiesMuseums, Canal walk, Gardens, Zoo

Official infoWebsite

Trails

Easy, pavedCanal Walk · 2 mi

Easy, pavedRiver Promenade · 0.8 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Backyard biodiversity bingo

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

Bees, butterflies, moths and beetles all count. Suggestions may stay unconfirmed.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

23 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