Major Taylor Velodrome
DESCRIPTION: World class bicycle racing track named after World Champion bicyclist, Major Taylor; he toured the USA, Europe, and Australia during the early 1900s earning a then astounding $35,000 per year; seats 5000 patrons; past events include 1987 Pan Am Games Track Cycling Competition, 1992 US National Junior Track Cycling Championships, 1982 National Sports Festival Bicycle Races

ADDRESS: 3649 Cold Spring Road  MAP

PHONE: 317-327-8356

WEBSITE: http://www.indy.gov/MajorTaylorVelodrome

White River State Park & Gardens
DESCRIPTION: Beginning downtown and spanning out 250 acres, walkers, runners and bikers can enjoy the 3-mile Canal walk as they pass memorials and fountains, White River State Park, is the cultural anchor of the Central Canal, offers an attractive urban green space; features a variety of recreational facilities as well as the NCAA Hall of Champions, Indianapolis Zoo & Aquarium, Victory Baseball Field, and National Institute for Fitness and Sport; White River Gardens is a stunningly beautiful 3-acre botanical attraction that combines regional gardening ideas and inspirational design as it displays over one thousand plant varieties year round

ADDRESS: White River State Park  MAP

PHONE: 317-327-7428

WEBSITE: http://inwhiteriver.wrsp.in.gov

Eagle Creek Park
DESCRIPTION: One of the largest municipal parks in the nation; over 4000 acres with the following activities include hayrides, picnic, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and sailing areas

ADDRESS: 7840 West 56th Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-327-7110

WEBSITE: http://www.indy.gov/EagleCreekPark

Pleasant Run Trail
DESCRIPTION: Seven mile greenway trail used for walking, biking, roller-blading; trail highlights include Ellenberger, Christian, and Garfield parks

ADDRESS: East 10th Street and Shadeland to South West Street and Raymond Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-327-7428

WEBSITE: http://www.indy.gov//PleasantRun

Monon Rail Trail
DESCRIPTION: Ten mile trail used for walking, biking, roller-blading; very popular trail among locals; trail highlights include Indianapolis Art Center, Broad Ripple Village and State fairgrounds

ADDRESS: Fall Creek near 38th Street to 96th Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-327-7428

WEBSITE: http://www.indianatrails.org/Monon_Indy

Fort Harrison State Park
DESCRIPTION: Former army base, covering 1700 acres with nature center, trails, and 18-hole golf course

ADDRESS: 5753 Glenn Road  MAP

PHONE: 317-591-0904

WEBSITE: http://www.in.gov/dnr/fortharrison

Tarkington Park
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1945, tennis courts, playground, basketball courts

ADDRESS: 45 West 40th Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-327-7428

WEBSITE: http://www.indy.gov/TarkingtonPark