Fort Harrison State Park

Fort Harrison State Park This is the official Indiana DNR page for Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis. Fort Harrison State Park is a state park for many seasons for many reasons.

Patrons may enjoy visiting the park all year round, especially in winter since Fort Harrison features the Sledding Hill, one of the biggest in this area. Spring is the season to walk with the woodland wildflowers in full bloom across the park. Summer is the perfect time for a canoe trip down Fall Creek, the major water feature that runs through the north side of Fort Harrison. Autumn brings warm,

sunny days and breathtaking fall colors to this, the last forested corner left in Marion County. Enjoy The Fort Golf Course and for an overnight trip, stay at the Fort Harrison Inn and Conference Center. Please review our commenting guidelines at http://on.IN.gov/dnrsocial. This property is in the Eastern Time Zone.

07/25/2026

Join us on the Sledding Hill (across from Sycamore Shelter) this Saturday, July 25th, for an evening of listening to local musicians from Sure Thing! Bring a lawn chair and blankets and enjoy! Free event with park admission.
Concert starts at 7:00 pm
Visit https://ow.ly/Q5Vv50ZrWCM to learn more!

Join us for Storytime at the Park with Lawrence Library on Wednesday, July 8th at 10:00 am. Meet at Reddick Shelter stor...
07/07/2026

Join us for Storytime at the Park with Lawrence Library on Wednesday, July 8th at 10:00 am. Meet at Reddick Shelter stories, songs and crafts. Free with admission to the park! All ages welcome.
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Our pollinator gardens are in full bloom 🌼 Which one is your favorite? Learn more about pollinator habitat at https://ow...
07/07/2026

Our pollinator gardens are in full bloom 🌼 Which one is your favorite?
Learn more about pollinator habitat at https://ow.ly/OHku50ZkT3J

On behalf of all of us here at Fort Harrison State Park, happy Independence Day! We see red, white, and blue all around ...
07/04/2026

On behalf of all of us here at Fort Harrison State Park, happy Independence Day! We see red, white, and blue all around us here at the park. Show us your patriotic colors you have found!
Red: Royal Catchfly
White: Daisy Fleabane
Blue: Great Blue Lobelia

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06/27/2026

Our concert scheduled for tonight, 6/27/2026, is canceled due to the forecasted rain. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We would love to help you fill your schedule this weekend! Join us for hike, program or concert!Friday, June 26th 10:00 ...
06/25/2026

We would love to help you fill your schedule this weekend! Join us for hike, program or concert!

Friday, June 26th
10:00 am Identifying Indiana – Do you call yourself a Hoosier? If so, you should come learn about Indiana’s state symbols! Join the Naturalist for an easy guided hike along the Tree Line Trail (1 mile) to observe our state tree and perhaps spot our state bird.

Saturday, June 27th
1:00 pm Formidable Falcons – Join our Naturalist to learn about Indiana's falcons, including the world’s fastest bird! Meet at the Visitor Center for this 30-minute program.
7:00 pm Summer Concert Series – Join us on the Sledding Hill (across from Sycamore Shelter) for an evening of listening to local musicians from the Indianapolis Symphonic Band. Bring a lawn chair and blankets and enjoy! Free event with park admission.
For a list of events, visit on.IN.gov/fortharrisonsp

We are very sad to announce the passing of one of our beloved volunteers, Joy Fulk. Joy was an integral part of our volu...
06/24/2026

We are very sad to announce the passing of one of our beloved volunteers, Joy Fulk. Joy was an integral part of our volunteer team for many years, and she will be greatly missed. Joy's passion for environmental education, native plants, and our natural resources were evident in the over 500 hours of volunteer work she gave just to our park. She wore many hats, ranging from interpreter to gardener to invasive remover. No task was too large or small for her. Joy's welcoming and kind personality made her a vital part of the Friends of Fort Harrison State Park, by leading group projects, participating as a board member, and helping to organize events. Joy's legacy will live on in our beautiful pollinator gardens throughout the park that she helped to create and manage through the years. We hope our visitors will enjoy the hard work Joy put into our park for years to come. 🌻
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Sometimes when you are out identifying trees, you get some unexpected visitors! One of our program attendees spotted the...
06/24/2026

Sometimes when you are out identifying trees, you get some unexpected visitors! One of our program attendees spotted these two catching some morning rays. ☀️
Photo of two Five-lined Skinks.
Learn more about Indiana's reptiles here https://ow.ly/YUar50ZfsmK

Happy Summer Solstice! The longest day of the year is upon us. I hope you make the most of the daylight, and enjoy the w...
06/21/2026

Happy Summer Solstice! The longest day of the year is upon us. I hope you make the most of the daylight, and enjoy the warm summer months ahead with us here at Fort Harrison!
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5753 Glenn Rd
Indianapolis, IN
46216-1066

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Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 7am - 8pm

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