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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