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Top 15 locations in Indiana
byTiffany Woods
Live update: Updated July 29, 2021Copy link
Copy link1. George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Emy MooreThe George Rogers Clark Memorial is a unique structure that commemorates the capture of Fort Sackville from the British. You're allowed to picnic anywhere in the park, but there are picnic tables near the south end of the visitor center parking lot. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
2. Armstrong Park Lafayette
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreArmstrong Park is a small suburban park set in the middle of Lafayette, IN, with baseball diamonds, a fishing pond, a walking path and tennis courts. The kids will love the playground. Picnic shelters are available with picnic benches and grills. It has a tremendous number of activities on site in addition to being situated next to a public pool. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
3. Dennis Kress Park Tell City
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreBetween 10th and 11th streets and Ruben and Herrman streets, Kress Park has a number of baseball fields, public restrooms and Tell City's Senior Citizen Center. It's great because there are always so many thing going on. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
4. Holiday Park Indianapolis
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreHoliday Park is great for the whole family because it has a huge playground as well as a nice nature center. You can easily make a day out of picnicking here. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
5. Happy Hollow Park West Lafayette
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Joshua KaufmanHappy Hollow Park has many picnic shelters, playgrounds and nature trails. This is arguably the most beautiful plot of land in all of West Lafayette. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
6. Indianapolis Museum Of Art And GardenIndianapolis
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanThe Museum and Gardens, which have more than 100 acres to explore, are both free. There are beautiful trees and green grass with plenty of room to play games and picnic. It also has a lake you can walk around. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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7. Ferrettie/Baugo Park Osceola
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanThis city park has a playground, beautiful scenery and places to set up picnics right by the creek. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
8. Headwaters Park Fort Wayne
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanLocated in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Headwaters Park has many grassy areas and gardens to walk through. Pavilions are available to rent for large groups. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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9. Riverview Park Lake Station
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Tiffany WoodsRiverview Park has a ton of amenities to enjoy while you're picnicking, including a swimming pool, shelters, sand volleyball courts, trails, baseball diamonds, basketball courts and more. There's a lot of space to spread out and enjoy yourself. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
10. Fowler Park Terre Haute
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsRural park setting with a lake, hiking trails, pioneer village, campground, covered bridge, playground and more. The range of activities make it great for having a picnic, before doing something more active. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
11. Military Park Indianapolis
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsIt's right in the middle of downtown near the canal, so after you eat at your picnic you can go for a beautiful walk! Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
12. Colombian Park Lafayette
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsColombian Park, which is outside of downtown Lafayette, has a huge playground with many different sections for every age group. It has many picnic shelters, a water park and a small zoo. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
13. Wesselman Park Evansville
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsThe nature preserve has good areas for picnics with playgrounds and wildlife. There's so many things for people of all ages to partake in. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
14. Eagle Creek Park Indianapolis
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsEagle Creek Park is one of the largest city parks in the whole country, which means it has many different activities and events to participate in. There are 24 picnic sites and you can't go wrong with picnicking at any of them. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
15. Ox Bow Park Elkhart
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsOx Bow Park is a large city park with multiple picnic areas. You can easily find charcoal grills and open pavilions to set up your picnic. The best part is that the scenery is beautiful. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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