Holliday Park

I love this trail; you feel disconnected and immersed in nature. There are plenty of birds, and you can get a good workout with the different levels of the landscape. It's shaded and can be muddy in some places. The nature center is great, and it's family-friendly.

Today I did a little exploring at the park. The ruins were nice and I can't wait to come back and visit in the spring when things are prettier. I found a great bench to have lunch and enjoy the sunshine. And then went and started on the trails behind the playground which I believe are trails one and two. I eventually got on to trail three and made my way to the back of the nature center which was closed and the rock garden. A few days ago there was snow so the trail was reasonably sloppy in spots but still in great condition.

We stayed in the Fischers area. So the drive here was about 35 minutes. We attended this park in March while we were in the city for a volleyball tournament. We wanted to get out of our hotel and do some exploring. The area this park is nestled in is beautiful. Lots of old castle looking like homes.

The park is wonderful. There's a giant play structure for the kids to play on.. But we were there for the nature walking trails. So fun, definitely an adventure walking through the woods. I can only imagine what it would be like when all the trees are covered with leaves and it's all green. I highly recommend. The old ruins are neat too. We didn't have a lot of time to explore. We were there for about an hour. I'd definitely give yourself more time to explore everything the park has to offer!

Nice park to walk around with a little bit of history. Also, have a nice trail through the woods along with ice skating and playground.

I ❤ the woods and hiking and enjoying nature it's so very peaceful! And Holliday Park was very enjoyable!The staff that volunteer there are very nice and helpful! For my first time there the lady that greeted me took me in the nature center which was very nice and got me my Holliday Park map so I could find my way around the trails as well and took me to where the trails began. Thank you again! She was so sweet! Also liked the plenty of free parking and so safe and for the most part very clean! Thank God not all people are disrespectful and pigs with their garbage! ❤ Loved! The architecture of the ruins n the beautiful gardens! Enjoyed my hike to White River and everywhere in-between took away a lot of anxiety. Holliday Park has a lot to offer adults and families it's worth making the trip to pick up your Holliday Park guide book just to see what they my have that interests you! They have so much that I kept my guide and certainly intended to return! I enjoyed myself that MUCH! And still didn't get to see or do it all! Thank you Holliday Park! ☺

Lovely park with a scenic installation called "The Ruins" and easy to moderate hiking trails. Highly photogenic.

It's also home to a lot of bird species.

Beautiful place! Ran across it by chance and so glad we stopped. The trails were fun and pretty and the kids loved the playground. The nature center was neat too, the kids really enjoyed the water feature and the dress up animal outfits. Wish we'd had time for the ruins. I definitely recommend stopping in.

Beautiful trails that snake through the woods. It amazes me that this place is nestled right in the middle of the city. It sure doesn't feel that way, which I appreciate. Check out the information on the history of the family and the land itself, near the "ruins." It lends to a greater appreciation of it all.

This park is great on a regular basis, but the ice skating in the winter makes it even better! Not a lot of people, reasonably priced and a little food truck with snacks and hot chocolate. Perfect afternoon activity with the kids!

This park is amazing for family or friends to get together. There is a huge playground area for smaller kids. There are several trails with beautiful gardens. Some trails are pretty intense to go up and down. There is a river at the bottom of some trails where you can go swimming. The ruins monument is a must see! Highly recommend 💚 💯💯

A hidden gem in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Indy! Holliday Park has miles of trails, an amazing playground with equipment for all ages of kids, an ice skating rink in the winter and water play feature in the summer. It’s a great way to spend a day outdoors!

Definitely among the best few parks in Indianapolis!
* The Nature Center building has lots of exhibits aimed at kids, but is also enjoyable for adults. There are restrooms, drinking water fountains, plus classrooms and an auditorium that can be rented out to groups.
* The Ruins look like age-neglected classical architecture and statues. There are also flower gardens, fountains, and restrooms.
* There are excellent hiking trails winding through the woods. Due to being along the river, there is an unusual amount of up and down sloping for paths in central Indiana.
* The playground is fairly unremarkable, but has slides, swings, climbing structures, and restrooms.

My favorite park in Indianapolis! It has a large playground with something for toddlers to the teens. The hiking trails are slightly challenging as they wind up and down the hills to White River. Enjoy the shelters and picnic tables, music during the summer, ice skating during the winter, the Ruins, and a Nature Center with indoor activities and a great bird viewing room.

I proposed to my sweetheart of many years over the weekend at this amazing park. It was a last minute decision to include the proposal but the cascading trees and beautiful scenery made it the perfect location for an intimate picnic and I chose to make the most of this important opportunity. Grateful I got to it close to home in a great community and memorable local.

We always love coming here. The nature center is perfect for toddlers. The ruins have some fun photo opportunities. The walking paths are perfect and remind you of not being in the city. They have three separate playgrounds for all age groups. The toddler playground is great because it is fenced in. The only thing I would love to see a change in the pet policy, but I understand that’s not the park fault and they would not really be able to enforce it.

Such a great place for children and adventure. We homeschool and like to come here to work on school. We love the beautiful garden area near the ruins and take the baby to splash around in the water area while my daughter works on school.

The nature center is fun for both little kids and older children. There is so much to learn about the animals and plants native to the area and they have bees inside, which my children loves to see (May be seasonal or temporary). They have a nice room where you can go to read or work on schoolwork with setting areas and desks as well. After school work and play we like to hike around the trails and eat a picnic. We could honestly spend hours here and find something new all the time. Absolutely a hidden gem of Indianapolis.

They also have a playground area that we haven’t played on yet.

This was our first visit. My wife and I had a great time exploring and hiking! They also have a very nice nature center and playground.

This park is one of the best parks to go to. I bring my kids here to go hiking or to just play in the water and we always have a good time. There are multiple trails that you can do one of them is an easier trail while the other one is more advanced. There is also a park for the kids to play at and tons of birds to see.

Even more tranquil than when I came as a kid with my dad.

Such a beautiful park. I always feel like I'm in another country there. My little getaway. Great walking trails too.