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Outdoor Sensory Parks, Places & Spaces Near You

Banker’s Life Fieldhouse

pacersinsider@pacers. com 317-917-2500

125 S Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN https://www. bankerslifefieldhouse.com

Sensory-friendly bags (headphones, Fidgets, lap pads, badging)

available at Guest Relations on Main Concourse between sections 19/20; Club level across from Suite 29; Balcony level across from sections 106/107; Sensory Wall located in Section 13; Accessible

Blue Heron Park

11780 Brooke School Road Fishers, IN play@franklin.in.gov 317-736-3689

https://www.franklin.in.gov/ egov/apps/map/viewer. egov?view=map;id=2

Expression swings, inclusive park, nature preserve, trails

Brooks School Park parks@fishers.in.us 317-595-3150

https://www.playfishers.com/ Facilities/Facility/Details/ Brooks-School-Park-5

Sensory play area, learning trail, accessible playground

Cardinal Park

3432 Hornaday Road, Brownsburg, IN parks@brownsburgparks. com 317-858-4172

https://brownsburgparks. com/cardinal-park/ Sensory and inclusive playground (under construction April 2021)

City Center Park

415 Lincoln Street, Greenwood, IN 317-881-4545

https://www.greenwood.in.gov/ division/blocks.php?structureid=39 Expression swings, county’s only splash pad, accessible playground

Clear Creek Park

1201 West Main Street, Richmond, IN parks.richmondindiana. gov 765-983-7275

https://www.richmondindiana. gov/location/clear-creek-park

Sensory panels, sensorybased equipment

Connor Prairie

13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN

https://www.connerprairie. org/about/contact/ 317-776-6000

Sensory-friendly hours: 3rd Sunday of the month, 10-12 pm but may stay longer. Free admission, quiet spaces and all loud sounds silenced, quiet space boxes

Coxhall Children’s Gardens

Coxhall Gardens, 11677 Towne Rd, Carmel, IN

Coxhall Gardens is a unique and fascinating park, waiting to be

discovered. This modern, 125acre park includes the elegant Centerpiece, twin 90-feet bell towers, a recreation lake, and Children’s Garden, which features village stores, echo walls, peek-a-boo hills, a sun dial, and Tiki huts. https://www. hamiltoncounty.in.gov/facilities/ facility/details/coxhall-gardens-3

Everybody’s PlaygroundRiver Heritage Park 11813 River Road, Carmel, IN guestservices@carmelclayparks. com 317-848-7275

Accessible playground, children’s amphitheatre, soft surface trails

Fishers Agripark @ Roy G

Holland Memorial Park

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo

Kulture City Sensory Friendly Certified 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN

https://kidszoo.org/ 260-427-6800

Sensory-friendly bags (headphones, Fidgets, lanyard identifying sensory concerns) can be checked out in

Stroller rental station; quiet areas, sensory-friendly trained staff

Freedom Trail Park

500 Deer Walk Trace, Westfield, IN guestservices@westfield. in.gov 317-804-3184

https://www.westfield.in.gov/ egov/apps/locations/facilities.

Friendship Corner at Matter Park

1803 North Quarry Road, Marion, IN 765-662-9931

https://cityofmarion.in.gov/ government/departments/ parks-recreation/list-of-parks Sound, texture and fragrance play components; accessible playground, fully fenced

Holiday World and Splashin Safari

452 E. Christmas Blvd, Santa Clause, IN fun@holidayworld.com

1-877-463-2645

https://www.holidayworld.com

Boarding passes for those with disabilities, ride accessibility guide, calming room for sensory-sensitive guests (reserve at Guest Relations)

Independence Park 2100 South Morgantown Road, Greenwood, IN

812-526-6809

https://www.jocoparks.com/ independence-park/ Sensory play area with over 20 different elements, YALP SONA arch, sensory-friendly music area, accessible playground

Lucas Oil Stadium

Kulture City Sensory

Friendly Certified

500 S Capital Ave., Indianapolis, IN tour@icclos.com 317-262-8600

https://www.lucasoilstadium.com

Sensory-friendly bags (headphones, lap pad, verbal cue cards, Fidgets, lanyard identifying sensory concerns) available at Guest Services kiosk behind section 121; designated quiet areas, sensory signage, accessible

Mulberry Fields

9645 Whitestown Road, Zionsville, IN 317-873-5410

http://www.zionsvillein.gov/ Facilities/Facility/Details/ Mulberry-Fields-9

ADA accessible; splash pad

Nickel Plate District AMP Pavillion

Kulture City Sensory

Friendly Certified 10 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN parks@fishers.in.us 317-595-3150

http://www.playfishers.com/

Facilities/Facility/Details/ThePavilion-at-the-NPD-AMP-25 ADA accessible water fountain that shoots and bubbles from the ground, fountain illuminates at night; sensoryfriendly bags available; all events are sensory friendly

Potawatomi Zoo

Kulture City Sensory Friendly Certified 500 South Greenlawn Avenue South Bend, IN info@potawatomizoo. org 574-235-9800

https://www.potawatomizoo.org

Sensory-friendly bags (headphones, Fidgets, lanyard identifying sensory concerns) can be checked out at the attraction booth by the carousel. Sensory signage around zoo, quiet areas, sensory-friendly trained staff

Riverwood Spray Park

7201 N. Crittendon Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 317-327-4553

https://www.indy.gov/ agency/department-ofparks-and-recreation Spray grounds, comfort station

Stephens Park

605 Stephen Drive, Brownsburg, IN parks@brownsburgparks. com 317-858-4172

https://brownsburgparks. com/stephens-park/ Accessible playground, trail encircling the park

Taylor’s Dream Boundless Playground (located inside Kreager Park)

7225 North River Road, Fort Wayne, IN 260-427-6000

http://www.fortwayneparks. org/general-information/stayconnected/talk-to-us-2.html

http://www.fortwayneparks. org/facilities/boundlessplayground.html

Multi-sensory themed play, variegated play space for different age groups, therapy play guides available online, Accessible playground

Therapeutic Sensory

Gym at Rhodius Park

1720 West Wilkins Street Family Center, Indianapolis, IN indyparks@indy.gov 317-327-7191

https://www.indy.gov/ activity/find-a-park Sensory swings, ball pit, balance beam, ladder light, sensory activity wall, trampoline. Children 12 and under $3 per child

Victory Field Ball Park

Kulture City Sensory

Friendly Certified 501 West Maryland Street Indianapolis, IN indians@Indyindians. com 317-532-6928

https://www.milb.com/indianapolis Free sensory-friendly bags (headphones, Fidgets, weighted lap blanket, lanyard identifying sensory concerns); sensory wall in PNC Plaza, quiet rooms, sensory signage around park, accessible seating and restrooms

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