5901 Delong Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Eagle Creek Park
More information
Find more information about Eagle Creek Park on the indy.gov website.
Work day description: Removal of Invasive Exotic Species. We will be targeting Amur Bush Honeysuckle, Privet Hedge and Burning Bush.
Participants must wear clothes appropriate for outdoor field work. Long pants and closed toe shoes are required (no Crocs, Keens, or similar type). Water, gloves, equipment and a light snack will be provided.
Meeting location: Enter in the Eagle's Hideaway entrance off of Raceway Road, located on the west side of Eagle Creek Reservoir. Pass Eagle's Hideaway and continue to follow the road, which will turn right (south) and follow the signs for the meeting location. The road will open up into the field boarded by the reservoir. You will be directed to park and meet in this field.
Background information
One of our six regional parks, Eagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis and one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. The park includes almost 1,400 acres of water and over 3,900 acres of land. J.K. Lilly (Eli Lilly & Company) owned the land and gave it to Purdue University in the late 1950's. The University later sold the land to the city of Indianapolis. A dam was built to control flooding and the result is how we know Eagle Creek today. It was established as a park in 1962.
Background provided by Indy Parks and Recreation Land Stewardship.
