Garfield Park (Indianapolis)
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Conservatory building in Garfield Park
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| Type | City Park |
| Location | 2345 Pagoda Dr. Conservatory: 2505 Conservatory Dr. Arts Center: 2432 Conservatory Dr. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Coordinates | 39°43′55.49″N 86°08′31.27″W / 39.7320806°N 86.1420194°WCoordinates: 39°43′55.49″N 86°08′31.27″W / 39.7320806°N 86.1420194°W |
| Area | 128 acres (52 ha) |
| Created | 1881 |
| Operated by | Indy Parks and Recreation |
| Open | All year |
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Garfield Park
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| Part of | Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System (#03000149) |
| Added to NRHP | March 28, 2003 |
Garfield Park is a 128-acre (52 ha) regional city park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Established in the late 19th century, it is the oldest city park in Indianapolis and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is located at the confluence of Pleasant Run and Bean Creeks on the near Southside of Indianapolis. The 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) Conservatory and Sunken Gardens are located in the eastern portion of the park. The noted landscape architect George Edward Kessler designed the Sunken Gardens along with many of the other features of the park as part of his Park and Boulevard Plan for the city.
Garfield Park is bounded by Raymond Street on the north; South Garfield Drive, East Garfield Drive, and Shelby Street on the east; Southern Avenue on the south; and the Louisville and Indiana Railroad tracks on the west. Emmerich Manual High School lies directly to the west on the other side of the railroad track embankment.
Much of the park is rolling fields, due at least in part to its location at the confluence of Pleasant Run and Bean Creeks. Pleasant Run enters the park from the north and flows southwest before exiting on the west. Bean Creek enters from the south near Shelby Street and flows northwest until joining Pleasant Run. Seven bridges span the streams within the park; three of them are for pedestrians only. The oldest of these bridges are constructed of limestone.
Garfield Park is an integral component of the Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System designed by George Kessler. Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive passes through the park as it follows the stream from the east side of Indianapolis toward the White River. The Pleasant Run Trail runs north from Garfield Park to Christian Park and Ellenberger Park, also following the creek; it enters the park on a boardwalk that passes beneath the Raymond Street bridge over the creek. The trail connects with a number of paths within the park. A large hill between the trail and South Garfield Drive is used for sledding during the winter.
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