# Eagle Creek Park Autumn Reservoir Walk & Ornithology Center > Place to go for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Fri, Nov 27 - Where: Eagle Creek Park & Ornithology Center, 7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254 - Ages: All ages (Interactive nature discovery centers, reservoir birdwatching, and woodland trails) - Price: $6 per Marion County vehicle ($7 non-county vehicle); Free admission to Nature Center & Ornithology Center - Organizer: Indy Parks and Recreation & Eagle Creek Park Foundation - Official page: https://eaglecreekpark.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/eagle-creek-park-autumn-reservoir-walk-and-ornithology-center--listing-ad3208ff01390531eb1a24e1 ## About Covering more than 3,900 acres of open water, wetlands, and towering hardwood forest on Indianapolis's northwest side, Eagle Creek Park is one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. During late November and Thanksgiving week, the park becomes a major stopover for migratory waterfowl, bald eagles, ospreys, and songbirds along the Mississippi Flyway. Families can hike the peaceful reservoir shoreline trails, explore the modern Earth Discovery Center with hands-on wildlife exhibits, and visit the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center to view live raptors and peer through high-powered spotting scopes. The crisp autumn air and shimmering 1,400-acre reservoir offer peaceful natural beauty just fifteen minutes from downtown Indianapolis. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved roadway margins, Marina promenade, Earth Discovery Center boardwalks, and Nature Center paths easily accommodate all family strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Both the Earth Discovery Center and Ornithology Center offer heated, clean family restrooms with changing stations and peaceful lakeside sitting areas. • Age Suitability: Ideal for nature-loving families with infants, toddlers, school-age children, and grandparents; interactive discovery displays cater to curious youngsters. • Sensory Tips: Extremely peaceful, nature-immersive experience with ambient bird calls, gentle reservoir breezes, and spacious forest trails free from urban noise. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Eagle Creek Park Winter Eagle Watch & Heated Ornithology Center](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/eagle-creek-park-winter-eagle-watch-and-heated-ornithology-center--listing-59d17636b2f675d6c07e4a6f) — Open on its own schedule · Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center · All ages · From $5 · checked Nov 5. 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