White River State Park
World class collection of amenities in the heart of downtown Indy
White River State Park offers world-class attractions, trails, arts, educational opportunities, and waterways across 250, beautiful acres in downtown Indianapolis.
Attractions include Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens, Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis Indians baseball at Victory Field, the state’s largest IMAX® Theater, the NCAA® Hall of Champions, the Indiana State Museum, the 3,500 seat Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, and numerous walking paths. The park is also on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and the White River Greenway.
Park Location
801 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
Full Park Details
The park is open daily from 5am to 11pm. The hours of individual attractions, venues, and activities vary.
Park Activities
Accessibility
This park has accessibility features.
Family Friendly
Nature Trails
Trails designed for walking in natural spaces.
Nature or Cultural Center
An indoor facility featuring natural, historic, or cultural items or activities.
Progress Updates
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2023
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail announced in 2023 that it would receive a $21m extension to connect a current trail spur at Lucas Oil Stadium through the planned Indy Eleven Park and over the planned iconic Henry Street Bridge to White River State Park‘s expansion area.
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2022
A 10-acre expansion of White River State Park along the river will be part of the Elanco redevelopment of the former GM Stamping Plant. Planning for the park expansion is currently underway.
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2019
The New York Street Bridge in downtown Indy has installed changeable LED lighting and serves as an icon for the area.
Upcoming Events
xZOOberance Spring Festival
April 18 @ 12:00 pm
xZOOberance Spring Festival
April 19 @ 12:00 pm
xZOOberance Spring Festival
April 20 @ 12:00 pm
xZOOberance Spring Festival
April 21 @ 12:00 pm
Zoopolis 500
May 22 @ 11:30 am
Zoobilation
June 14 @ 7:00 pm
Animals And All That Jazz
June 20 @ 5:30 pm
Animals And All That Jazz
June 27 @ 5:30 pm
Animals And All That Jazz
July 4 @ 5:30 pm
