ABOUT
About
We created this website because we really love going to White River State Park, yet everybody we asked was confused about what White River State Park is.
We wanted to make it easier to figure out what you could do for FREE
at White River State Park, as well as the costs
for all the attractions and rentals.
Maybe we just wanted to create an excuse for us to go and visit the park more?
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL
White River State Park is an urban cultural park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. It is a collection of public spaces, trails, museums and other attractions
along White River and The Canal. Also included are four rental businesses
offering fun ways to explore the Park.
There is no fee to the Park itself, and there are many free things
you can do here. However, there are fees
for each of the attractions
and rentals
in the Park.
White River State Park is open daily 5am-11pm.
Attractions and rentals in the Park have their own hours of operation.
Attractions and rentals in the Park have their own hours of operation.
8
MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS
4
EQUIPMENT RENTALS TO EXPLORE PARK
5
WALKING AND BIKING PATHS (CONNECTED)
250
ACRES OF GREEN SPACE AND ATTRACTIONS
PARKING
PARKING GARAGE
There are two entrances to the underground parking garage off Washington Street. The first is just west of West Street, between The Eiteljorg and Indiana State Museum. The second just a little further west, at the light at the intersection of West Washington Street and Shumacher Way (by the Visitors Center). The garage is open 24 hours a day (unmanned overnight) and offers sheltered parking. Credit or debit cards (no cash) are needed to pay for parking at the Pay-In-Lane kiosk and exit the garage after hours.
Standard rates are:
- $8 for up to 1 hour
- $10 for 1-2 hours
- $15 for 2-3 hours
- $20 for 3-6 hours
- $30 for 6-10 hours
- $42 for 10-24 hours
- $80 Lost Ticket Fee
SURFACE PARKING LOT
The surface lot (unmanned) is open 24 hours a day. Enter at the light at the intersection of West Washington Street and Shumacher Way (by the White River State Park Visitor’s Center), and follow the one-way route.
You may pay with credit card, debit card or cash at the two pay stations. At the pay stations, enter your license plate number and pay for a valid parking voucher. Then, place the voucher in clear view on your vehicle's dashboard.
Standard rates are:
- $3 per hour for up to 9 hours ($27)
- $40 for 9-24 hours
HELPFUL PARKING INFO
Parking rates (enforced 24 hours a day, year round) are subject to change. Rates may also be raised during special events.
Unauthorized parking or failure to pay the appropriate parking fees will result in the vehicle being towed at the owner's expense.
Some attractions at White River State Park will validate your parking if you visit them, so keep that in mind.
PRIVATE PARKING LOTS
The Indianapolis Zoo has a private parking lot for guests (first come, first served, for a fee) that is accessible off West Washington Street, on the west side of White River.
Victory Field has a handicapped accessible private parking lot for guests (first come, first served, for a fee) that is accessible off West Washington Street.
BUS LANE PARKING FOR LARGE VEHICLES
All buses (school, tour, limo, etc.), large vehicles, box trucks, motor homes, vehicles with trailers, etc. must contact parking management in advance to purchase a first-come first-served parking permit or validation. Permits are issued based on availability. Parking in a bus lane is not allowed without prior approval and payment in advance. Bus lane rates vary by day and event.
PARK RULES
NOT ALLOWED:
- Skateboarding, Biking or rollerskating off park paths or bikeways
- Fireworks or consumer fireworks
- Animals off of a leash or on leash over six (6) feet in length
WRITTEN APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR:
- Grills, cook stoves, or any other use of fire or open flame
- Tents
- Selling of goods or services