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Visit one of the many beautiful parks and public spaces in Indiana.

Follow our "Places to Play" board on Pinterest for more ideas!
Indiana State Properties
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources maintains many state parks and reservoirs, fish and wildlife areas, state forests, trails, nature preserves, and more!  Camp, fish, hunt, hike, ride, canoe, bike, or just get out and explore!

Learn more and see locations  at the DNR website!

Indy area:
Indy Parks
Hamilton County Parks and Recreation
Indianapolis Museum of Art 100 Acres Art & Nature Park
Westfield Parks and Recreation
Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation
Town of Fishers Parks and Recreation
City of Greenwood Parks and Recreation
City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation
Central Indiana Land Trust
​Conner Prairie Treetop Outpost

Other public lands in Indiana:
Indiana Park and Recreation Association
Sycamore Land Trust
The Nature Conservancy
The National Park Service
Acres Land Trust
Red-tail Land Conservancy  - East Central Indiana Land Trust

Northeast Indiana:
Plug-In To Nature is a new community resource associated with a variety of Northeast Indiana conservation organizations. Find events and programs in your area along with local environmental news and locations to visit that will get you in touch with nature!
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Did you know?
Indiana is home to three National Parks!

Which ones have you visited?
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore - Porter, IN
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial - Lincoln City, IN
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park - Vincennes, IN
Follow our boards on Pinterest for tips on outdoor activities, places to visit and more!

You don't have to travel to a park to connect with nature!  Explore your own backyard or see what
wildlife you can spot on a walk through your neighborhood!
Get more ideas for experiencing nature close to home on our Resources page.
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Contact us: info@IndianaChildrenAndNature.org
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Indiana Children and Nature Network (ICAN) is a project of the
Environmental Education Association of Indiana (EEAI)