Southeastway Park facts for kids

Southeastway Park is a super cool nature park in Indianapolis, Indiana! It's managed by the Indy Parks and Recreation Department and covers a huge 188 acres. You can find it in the southeast part of Marion County at 5624 South Carroll Road. It's a great place to explore nature and have fun outdoors.

What Can You Do at Southeastway Park?

Southeastway Park has lots of awesome things for you to do and explore!

• Trails: There's a paved trail about 2.5 miles long. It's perfect for walking, running, or riding your bike.
• Sledding Hill: When it snows, you can grab your sled and have a blast on the park's sledding hill!
• Playground: Kids can enjoy swinging, sliding, and climbing at the playground.
• Picnic Areas: The park has six shelters and three picnic sites. These are great spots to have lunch with your family or friends.
• Education Center: There's also an education center where you can learn more about nature and the park's wildlife.

Fun Activities All Year Long

Southeastway Park hosts special events and activities throughout the year.

Spring Fun: Maple Syrup Making

• When: Mid-February to mid-March
• What: You can learn how maple syrup is made! See how sap is collected from trees and turned into the sweet syrup you put on pancakes.

Summer Adventures: Camps and Bug Fest

• Summer Camps: From June to July, the park offers summer camps. These camps are a fantastic way to learn about nature and make new friends.
• Bug Fest: On the last Sunday in August, the park celebrates all things creepy-crawly at Bug Fest! It's a fun event to discover the amazing world of insects.

Fall Fun: Hayrides

• When: Late September to early November
• What: Enjoy a classic hayride through the park's beautiful natural areas. It's a perfect way to see the fall colors!

Exploring Nature at the Park

Southeastway Park is home to many different natural habitats. This means you can see a variety of plants and animals living here.

• Forests: About 80 acres of the park are covered in trees, creating a wonderful forest to explore.
• Pond and Wetland: There's a pond and a wetland area. These are important places for birds, frogs, and other water-loving creatures.
• Open Fields and Meadows: You'll find wide-open fields and meadows where wildflowers grow and butterflies fly.
• Prairie Preserve: The park also has a special prairie preserve. Prairies are grasslands with unique plants and animals.
• Buck Creek: A stream called Buck Creek flows through the park, adding another natural feature to explore.

Images for kids

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  A golden-crowned kinglet at the park in 2013.