List of parks in Indianapolis
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Parks in Indianapolis
are operated primarily by the City of Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation, also known as Indy Parks. There are 192 such park
facilities grouped into several categories.
In addition to the parks operated by Indy Parks, there are also parks operated by the state of Indiana and by the excluded cities of Beech Grove
, Lawrence
, Southport
, and Speedway
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and the Major Taylor Velodrome
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Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave., Beech Grove
South Grove Park, 1100 S. Ninth Ave., Beech Grove
Alexander Park , 4902 Charney St., Lawrence
Explorer Park, 5205 Richardt Ave., Lawrence
Lawrence Community Park, 5301 N. Franklin Rd., Lawrence
Lee Road Park, 6200 Lee Rd., Lawrence
Louis J. Jenn Park, 10450 E. 63rd St., Lawrence
Oaklandon Play Park, 11828 East 65th St., Lawrence
Veteran's Memorial Park, 12150 East 62nd St., Lawrence
Southport Park, 6901 Derbyshire Rd., Southport
Leonard Park, 5400 W 15th St., Speedway
Meadowood Park, 5700 Meadowood Dr., Speedway
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
are operated primarily by the City of Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation, also known as Indy Parks. There are 192 such park
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...
facilities grouped into several categories.
In addition to the parks operated by Indy Parks, there are also parks operated by the state of Indiana and by the excluded cities of Beech Grove
Beech Grove, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,880 people, 6,085 households, and 3,839 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,462.5 people per square mile . There were 6,506 housing units at an average density of 1,513.9 per square mile...
, Lawrence
Lawrence, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,915 people, 14,853 households, and 10,337 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,937.8 people per square mile . There were 16,292 housing units at an average density of 811.3 per square mile...
, Southport
Southport, Indiana
Southport is a city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,712 at the 2010 census. It was founded in the 19th century as a place of loading, unloading, embarkation, and debarkation by teamsters driving goods north to Indianapolis, making it a true "port", even though it is...
, and Speedway
Speedway, Indiana
Speedway is a town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 12,881 at the 2000 census. Speedway is the home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, from which the town derives its name, and is a complete enclave of Indianapolis....
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Parks owned by the State of Indiana
| Park Name | Acreage | Year Est. | Boundaries | Location |
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| Fort Harrison State Park Fort Harrison State Park Fort HarrisonDesignationState ParkLocationIndiana USANearest CitiesLawrence, IndianaCoordinatesArea Date of Establishment1996Governing BodyIndiana DNR... |
1700 acres (688 ha) | 1996 | Fall Creek Rd, Lee Rd, 59th St, Post Rd, 56th St, and Boy Scout Rd (approximate) | 5753 Glenn Road 39.86°N 86.01°W |
| Military Park Military Park (Indianapolis) Military Park is the oldest park in Indianapolis, Indiana, covering . In accordance with the Indiana Constitution, the land that forms Military Park cannot be sold; only Monument Circle and half of the Indiana State Capitol share this distinction... |
14 acres (5.7 ha) | New York St, West St, Central Canal Indiana Central Canal The Indiana Central Canal was a canal intended to connect the Wabash and Erie Canal to the Ohio River. It was funded by the Mammoth Internal Improvement Act, Indiana's attempt to take part in the canal-building craze, started by the Erie Canal. $3.5 million was allocated for the project, the... , and Blackford St (part of White River State Park) |
39.770433°N 86.168567°W | |
| University Park | 1876 | Vermont St, Pennsylvania St, New York St, and Meridian St | 39.868642°N 86.305676°W | |
| White River State Park White River State Park White River State ParkDesignationState ParkLocationIndianapolis, Indiana USANearest CityIndianapolis, IndianaArea Date of Establishment1979Governing Body... |
250 acres (101.2 ha) | 1979 | New York St, West St, Washington St Washington Street (Indianapolis) Washington Street is the primary east-west street in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The street follows the route of the National Road for almost all of its length in the city of Indianapolis. For a time, its entire length was designated as U.S... , and White River Parkway West Dr (approximate) |
801 West Washington St 39.766667°N 86.169722°W |
Regional parks
Regional parks are the largest parks in the Indy Parks system. They are intended to provide an open and natural setting, while also containing other facilities such as cultural or nature centers.| Park Name | Acreage | Year Est. | Boundaries | Location |
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| Eagle Creek Park Eagle Creek Park Eagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis, and one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. It is located at 7840 W. 56th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana and covers approximately 1,400 acres of a reservoir and 3,900 acres of land. There are about 10 miles of paths within... |
3900 acres (1,578.3 ha) land, 1400 acres (566.6 ha) water, 5300 acres (2,144.8 ha) total | Fishback Rd, Wilson Rd, Interstate 65, 56th St, and Raceway Rd | 7840 West 56th St 39.804745°N 86.193538°W |
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| Garfield Park Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens Garfield Park is a regional city park in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in the late 19th century, it is the oldest city park in Indianapolis and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is located at the confluence of Pleasant Run and Bean Creeks on the near Southside of... |
128 acres (51.8 ha) | 1881 | Raymond St, S Garfield Dr, E Garfield Dr, Shelby St, Southern Ave, and railroad tracks | 2345 Pagoda Dr 39.733528°N 86.14573°W |
| Riverside Park | 1898 | 29th St, East Riverside Dr, Burdsal Parkway, and the White River White River (Indiana) The White River is a two-forked river that flows through central and southern Indiana and is the main tributary to the Wabash River. Via the west fork, considered to be the main stem of the river by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, the White River is long.-West Fork:The West Fork, long, is... |
2420 East Riverside Drive 39.916145°N 86.053247°W |
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| Sahm Park | 91st St, Castle Knoll Blvd, 86th St | 6801 E. 91st Street 39.65335°N 86.240873°W |
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| Southeastway Park | 188 acres (76.1 ha) | 5624 South Carroll Road 39.686119°N 86.95804°W |
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| Southwestway Park | 311 acres (125.9 ha) | 8400 Mann Road 39.686119°N 86.240873°W |
Community parks
Community parks are smaller than Regional parks, and generally place more emphasis on facilities such as recreation centers than on natural landscapes.| Park Name | Acreage | Year Est. | Boundaries | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Park | 2850 Bethel Ave. | |||
| Broad Ripple Park | 1946 | 1550 Broad Ripple Ave. | ||
| Brookside Park Brookside Park (Indianapolis) Brookside Park is a municipal park in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is located at 3500 Brookside Parkway S. Drive on the near-eastside of Indianapolis, just north of the Rural-Sherman neighborhood... |
108 acres (43.7 ha) | 1898 | Brookside Parkway North Dr., Sherman Dr., Brookside Parkway South Dr., and Rural St. | 3500 Brookside Parkway S. Drive 39°47′23"N 86°06′25"W |
| Christian Park | 1921 | 4200 English Ave. | ||
| Douglass Park | 43 acres (17.4 ha) | 1921 | 1616 E. 25th St. | |
| Ellenberger Park | 1909 | 5301 E. St. Clair St. | ||
| Glenns Valley Nature Park | 30 acres (12.1 ha) | 1992 | 8015 South Bluff Road | |
| Holliday Park | 95 acres (38.4 ha) | 6363 Spring Mill Road | ||
| JTV Hill Park | 1921 | 1806 N. Columbia Ave. | ||
| Krannert Park | 1972 | 605 S. High School Road | ||
| Municipal Gardens | 1952 | 1831 Lafayette Road | ||
| Northwestway Park | 117 acres (47.3 ha) | 5253 W. 62nd St. | ||
| Perry Park | 1961 | 451 E. Stop 11 Road | ||
| Post Road Park | 40 acres (16.2 ha) | 1313 South Post Road | ||
| Raymond Park/Indy Island | 1994 | 8575 E. Raymond St. | ||
| Rhodius Park | 1720 W. Wilkins St. | |||
| Thatcher Park | 4649 W. Vermont St. | |||
| Washington Park | 128 acres (51.8 ha) | 3130 E. 30th St. | ||
| Watkins Park | 21 acres (8.5 ha) | 1939 | 2360 Martin Luther King, Jr. St. | |
| Windsor Village Park | 2501 N. Kenyon Ave. |
Neighborhood parks
Neighborhood parks are the smallest of the parks. They are generally 3 acres (1.2 ha) or smaller, and are intended to serve the immediate surrounding neighborhood with facilities such as basketball courts and playground equipment.| Park Name | Acreage | Year Est. | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Park | 7400 S. Acton Rd. | ||
| Alice Carter Place | 1.36 acre (0.55037296 ha) | 1922 | 5700 N. Meridian Ave. |
| Al E. Polin Park | 2 acre (0.809372 ha) | 1973 | 100 E. 29th St. |
| Andrew Ramsey Park | 2 acre (0.809372 ha) | 310 W. 42nd St. | |
| Arsenal Park | 12.32 acres (5 ha) | 1400 E. 46th St. | |
| Babe Denny Park | 2 acre (0.809372 ha) | 900 S. Meikel St. | |
| Barton Park | 6 acres (2.4 ha) | 2334 N. Capitol Ave. | |
| Basswood Park | 6420 E. Edgewood Ave. | ||
| Beckwith Memorial Park | 5.24 acres (2.1 ha) | 1970 | 2302 E. 30th St. |
| Bel Aire Park | 14.7 acres (5.9 ha) | 2002 | 2915 S. Tibbs Ave. |
| Bellamy Park | 7 acres (2.8 ha) | 9501 E. 36th Place | |
| Bertha Ross Park | 12 acres (4.9 ha) | 3700 N. Clifton St. | |
| Beville Park | 0.25 acre (0.1011715 ha) | 400 N. Beville Ave. | |
| Bluff Road Park | 4 acres (1.6 ha) | 555 W. Hanna Ave. | |
| Bowman Park | 4.46 acres (1.8 ha) | 3600 Auburn Rd. | |
| Broadway & 29th Street Park | 13 acres (5.3 ha) | 2921 N. Park Ave. | |
| Broadway and 61st Park | 2.69 acres (1.1 ha) | 6051 N. Broadway St. | |
| Brown's Corner Memorial Park | 3.22 acres (1.3 ha) | 5050 E. Washington St. | |
| Cancer Survivor Park | 0.98 acre (0.39659228 ha) | 985 Indiana Ave. | |
| Canterbury Park | 3 acres (1.2 ha) | 5510 N. Carvel Ave. | |
| Carson Park | 5400 S. High School Rd. | ||
| Centennial and Groff Park | 3.61 acres (1.5 ha) | 2300 N. Centennial Ave. | |
| Centennial and 20th Park | 0.39 acre (0.15782754 ha) | 1919 N. Centennial Ave. | |
| Chapel Hill Park | 6.39 acres (2.6 ha) | 900 Girls School Rd. | |
| Christina Oaks Park | 2.3 acre (0.9307778 ha) | 4205 W. Washington St. | |
| Clayton and LaSalle Park | 4 acres (1.6 ha) | 401 S. Lasalle St. | |
| Denver Park | 2.45 acre (0.9914807 ha) | 1925 | 1024 N. Sharon Ave. |
| Dequincy Park | 0.58 acre (0.23471788 ha) | 1953 | 1980 N. Dequincy St. |
| Doris Cowherd Park | 1956 acres (791.6 ha) | 4050 N. Irvington Ave. | |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park | 14 acres (5.7 ha) | 1961 | 1702 N. Broadway St. |
| Dubarry Park | 27 acres (10.9 ha) | 1967 | 3698 Dubarry Rd. |
| Eagle Highlands Neighborhood Park | 14.32 acres (5.8 ha) | 1989 | 4201 Eagle Creek Pkwy. |
| Edna Balz Lacy Park | 2 acre (0.809372 ha) | 1917 | 700 Greer St. |
| Elwood & Mary Black Park | 2 acre (0.809372 ha) | 1946 | 4241 Fairview Terrace |
| Emhart Stadium | 1.53 acre (0.61916958 ha) | 1923 | 200 W. Pleasant Run Pkwy S. Dr. |
| Eva Talley Park | 2.27 acre (0.91863722 ha) | 2000 | 38th & Graham Rd. |
| Faculty Park | 6 acres (2.4 ha) | 3307 Ashway Dr. | |
| Fall Creek and 16th Park | 67 acres (27.1 ha) | Fall Creek Pkwy and 16th St. | |
| Fall Creek and 30th Park | 11 acres (4.5 ha) | Fall Creek Pkwy and 30th St. | |
| Finch Park | 1988 | 801 S. State St. | |
| Forest Manor Park | 18 acres (7.3 ha) | 1937 | 2000 N. Forest Manor Ave. |
| Fox Hill Manor | 8.5 acres (3.4 ha) | 1964 | 5900 Woodside Dr. |
| Franklin Township Community Park | 99 acres (40.1 ha) | 1970 | 8801 E. Edgewood Ave. |
| Frank Young Park | 1.7 acre (0.6879662 ha) | 1922 | 1000 Udell St. |
| Friedman Park | 17.83 acres (7.2 ha) | 1982 | 5670 Stonehill Dr. |
| Gardner Park | 9 acres (3.6 ha) | 1962 | 6900 E. 46th St. |
| Gateway West Park | 4.99 acres (2 ha) | 1963 | 6150 Gateway Dr. |
| German Church and 30th Park | 36.47 acres (14.8 ha) | 1971 | 10510 E. 30th St. |
| Greene Park | 12 acres (4.9 ha) | 1971 | 1700 N. Franklin Rd. |
| Gustafson Park | 30 acres (12.1 ha) | 1961 | 3110 Moller Rd. |
| Haughville Park | 6 acres (2.4 ha) | 520 N. Belleview | |
| Hanover North Park | 7848 Wolfgang Place | ||
| Hawthorne Park | 4.51 acres (1.8 ha) | 1923 | 75 N. Belleview Place |
| Hendricks Park | 2009 | 1313 Madison Ave. | |
| Highland Park | 1100 E. New York St. | ||
| Highway Parcel #15 | 1.28 acre (0.51799808 ha) | 3100 Rader St. | |
| Hot Shot Tot Lot | 0.14 acre (0.05665604 ha) | 948 Elm St. | |
| Indianola Park | 2.07 acre (0.83770002 ha) | 1896 | 1900 W. Washington St. |
| Irvington Circle | 0.01 acre (0.00404686 ha) | 1904 | 236 S. Audubon Rd. |
| James Foster Bruiser Gaines Park | 10 acres (4 ha) | 1971 | 2100 N. Tibbs Ave. |
| John Ed Park | 4 acres (1.6 ha) | 1925 | 2000 E. Roosevelt Ave. |
| Juan Solomon Park | 41 acres (16.6 ha) | 1971 | 6100 Grandview Dr. |
| Kelly Park | 2 acre (0.809372 ha) | 1922 | 1200 S. Meridian St. |
| Kessler Park | 2501 N. Pennsylvania Ave. | ||
| Kin Hubbard Memorial Park | 5100 E. New York St. | ||
| Lentz Park | 3.4 acres (1.4 ha) | 1928 | 700 N. Traub St. |
| Little Valley Park | 1.65 acre (0.6677319 ha) | 1998 | 1052 York St. |
| Max Bahr Park | 10.11 acres (4.1 ha) | 1946 | 300 N. Warman Ave. |
| McCarty Triangle Park | 2.39 acre (0.96719954 ha) | 1897 | 1100 W. McCarty St. |
| McCord Park | 1.6 acre (0.6474976 ha) | 1970 | 3600 Watson Rd. |
| Moreland Park | 6.14 acres (2.5 ha) | 1953 | 2935 N. Moreland Ave. |
| Olin Park | 8 acres (3.2 ha) | 1967 | 702 N. Olin Ave. |
| Orange Park | 1900 E. Pleasant Run Pkwy, N. Dr. | ||
| Oscar Charleston Park | 2800 E. 30th St. | ||
| Patricia Park | 2.12 acre (0.85793432 ha) | 4326 Patricia St. | |
| Presidential Place | 0.51 acre (0.20638986 ha) | 1971 | 301 E. Washington St. |
| Paul Ruster Park | 102 acres (41.3 ha) | 1970 | 11300 E. Prospect St. |
| Porter Playfield | 1.05 acre (0.4249203 ha) | 404 S. St. Paul St. | |
| Ransom Place | 0.28 acre (0.11331208 ha) | 1997 | 801 N. Indiana Ave. |
| Retherford Park | 8020 Acton Rd. | ||
| Rev Mozel Sanders Park | 29 acres (11.7 ha) | 1300 N. Belmont Ave. | |
| Ridenour Park | 6.79 acres (2.7 ha) | 1956 | 3800 W. Creston Ave. |
| Ringgold Park | 0.21 acre (0.08498406 ha) | 1500 Ringgold Ave. | |
| Riverwood Park | 11.6 acres (4.7 ha) | 2006 | 7201 Crittendon Ave. |
| Robey Park | 20.4 acres (8.3 ha) | 1972 | 8700 W. 30th St. |
| Roselawn Park | 11 acres (4.5 ha) | 1968 | 5000 Roselawn Ave. |
| Ross Claypool Park | 4 acres (1.6 ha) | 1940 | 2300 Howard St. |
| Sandorf Park | 6 acres (2.4 ha) | 1959 | 2020 Dawson St. |
| Sexson Park | 0.57 acre (0.23067102 ha) | 200 E. Beecher St. | |
| Shambaugh Park | 5700 W. 30th St. | ||
| Southside Park | 1941 E. Hanna Ave. | ||
| Spades Park | 31 acres (12.5 ha) | 1896 | 1800 Nowland Ave. |
| Stacy Park | 1.15 acre (0.4653889 ha) | 1503 E. Hoyt Ave. | |
| Stout Field | 12 acres (4.9 ha) | 1974 | 3820 W. Bradbury St. |
| Stringtown Park | 2 acre (0.809372 ha) | 1970 | 1605 W. Ohio St. |
| Tarkington Park | 10.32 acres (4.2 ha) | 1945 | 45 W. 40th St. |
| Thompson Park | 9 acres (3.6 ha) | 1999 | 6451 E. Thompson Rd. |
| Tolin-Akeman Park | 6 acres (2.4 ha) | 1989 | 4459 Shelbyville Rd. |
| Virginia Lee O'Brien Park | 4 acres (1.6 ha) | 1956 | 2300 N. Bolton Ave. |
| Watson Road Bird Preserve | 3.93 acres (1.6 ha) | 1925 | 900 Watson Rd. |
| Wes Montgomery Park | 1970 | 3400 N. Hawthorne Ln. | |
| Willard Park | 11 acres (4.5 ha) | 1901 E. Washington St. | |
| WISH Park | 15 acres (6.1 ha) | 1995 | 2602 Westlane Rd. |
Natural Resource Areas
Natural Resource Areas are kept in their original wild state, and most have only dirt trails.| Park Name | Acreage | Year Est. | Location |
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| Clover Leaf Conservation Area | 19 acres (7.7 ha) | 8355 Rockville Rd. | |
| Friedman Park | 17.8 acres (7.2 ha) | 1982 | 5670 Stonehill Dr. |
| Grassy Creek Park | 24.8 acres (10 ha) | 3600 Governors Ln. | |
| Gray Park | 7.8 acres (3.2 ha) | Southport Rd. & Sherman Dr. | |
| Iron Gate Conservation Area | 11.2 acres (4.5 ha) | ||
| Kitley Woods | 6.6 acres (2.7 ha) | 2600 S. Kitley Rd. | |
| Lake Sullivan | 29.1 acres (11.8 ha) | 3649 Cold Spring Rd. | |
| Lappin Way | 18.5 acres (7.5 ha) | 10700 West 21st | |
| Marott Park Woods Nature Preserve | 99.2 acres (40.1 ha) | 7350 N. College Ave | |
| Skiles Test Nature Park Skiles Test Nature Park Skiles Test Nature Park, sometimes called Skiles Test Nature Area is an east side Indianapolis park on land bequeathed by Skiles Test, on which once sat the supposed haunted house, The House of Blue Lights.... |
80.9 acres (32.7 ha) | 6828 Fall Creek Rd. | |
| Stables Chase Nature Sanctuary | 16.1 acres (6.5 ha) | 11301 E. Prospect Ave. | |
| Stamm Park | 2.03 acre (0.82151258 ha) | 1616 E. 71st Street | |
| Upper Fall Creek | 63.3 acres (25.6 ha) | 9545 Fall Creek Rd. | |
| Wollens Gardens | 43 acres (17.4 ha) | 6800 E. Fall Creek Pkwy N. Dr |
Other facilities
Indy Parks also operates athletic facilities, including Kuntz StadiumKuntz Stadium
Kuntz Memorial Soccer Stadium is an outdoor soccer facility located in Indianapolis. It is the location of the IHSAA State Soccer finals. It contains two FIFA-regulated game fields and seats 5,257 people. Various championship games have been played in this facility...
and the Major Taylor Velodrome
Major Taylor Velodrome
The Major Taylor Velodrome is an open-air cycling track in Indianapolis named for Marshall Taylor. The 333.34 meter long track with 28 degree banked turns and 9 degree straights. It has played host to many national and international competitions, including the 1987 Pan American Games...
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Parks in excluded cities and towns
Hartman Park, 700 S. Ninth Ave., Beech GroveBeech Grove, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,880 people, 6,085 households, and 3,839 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,462.5 people per square mile . There were 6,506 housing units at an average density of 1,513.9 per square mile...
Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave., Beech Grove
South Grove Park, 1100 S. Ninth Ave., Beech Grove
Alexander Park , 4902 Charney St., Lawrence
Lawrence, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,915 people, 14,853 households, and 10,337 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,937.8 people per square mile . There were 16,292 housing units at an average density of 811.3 per square mile...
Explorer Park, 5205 Richardt Ave., Lawrence
Lawrence Community Park, 5301 N. Franklin Rd., Lawrence
Lee Road Park, 6200 Lee Rd., Lawrence
Louis J. Jenn Park, 10450 E. 63rd St., Lawrence
Oaklandon Play Park, 11828 East 65th St., Lawrence
Veteran's Memorial Park, 12150 East 62nd St., Lawrence
Southport Park, 6901 Derbyshire Rd., Southport
Southport, Indiana
Southport is a city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,712 at the 2010 census. It was founded in the 19th century as a place of loading, unloading, embarkation, and debarkation by teamsters driving goods north to Indianapolis, making it a true "port", even though it is...
Leonard Park, 5400 W 15th St., Speedway
Speedway, Indiana
Speedway is a town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 12,881 at the 2000 census. Speedway is the home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, from which the town derives its name, and is a complete enclave of Indianapolis....
Meadowood Park, 5700 Meadowood Dr., Speedway