Eagle Creek Park
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Ornithology Center at Eagle Creek Park
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 Location in Indianapolis
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| Type | City Park |
| Location | 7840 W. 56th Street Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°51′20″N 86°17′39″W / 39.855556°N 86.294167°WCoordinates: 39°51′20″N 86°17′39″W / 39.855556°N 86.294167°W |
| Area | Land 3,900 acres (16 km2) Water 1,400 acres (5.7 km2) |
| Created | 1962 |
| Operated by | Indy Parks and Recreation |
| Open | All year |
| Website | Official website |
Eagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis, and one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. It is located at 7840 W. 56th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana and covers approximately 1,400 acres (5.7 km2) of water and 3,900 acres (16 km2) of land. There are about 10 miles (16 km) of paths within it. Eagle Creek Park serves primarily as a nature reserve. Before coming into the possession of Indianapolis, the land was owned by Purdue University, and by Josiah K. Lilly Jr. before that. The Eagle Creek Park Foundation serves to promote volunteerism and provide funding for the Park and its programs. The NCAA Rowing Championships were held in the Park in 2003, 2014, and 2015 and the World Rowing Championships were held there in 1994. The 1987 Pan American Games used the park for rowing, canoeing and archery.
Lakeside trail
American white pelicans flying at the park's bird sanctuary
Deer grazing in the park
picnic shelter and directional sign
a fall scene in the park
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