# Eagle Creek Park Winter Eagle Watch & Heated Ornithology Center > Place to go for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46278 - Ages: All ages (Live bird presentations and hands-on nature discovery for ages 3–12+) - Price: $5 per vehicle park gate admission (Marion County residents); $6 non-residents; Free entry to Ornithology Center - Organizer: Eagle Creek Park Foundation & Indy Parks - 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-winter-eagle-watch-and-heated-ornithology-center--listing-59d17636b2f675d6c07e4a6f ## About Encompassing nearly 4,000 acres of preserved woodland and a vast 1,400-acre reservoir, Eagle Creek Park is one of the largest municipal parks in the nation and Indianapolis's top winter birding haven. During January and February, mature and juvenile Bald Eagles gather around the open waters of the reservoir to hunt, providing families with spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. The park's heated Ornithology Center is an educational gem where kids can view non-releasable live birds of prey—including owls, hawks, and falcons—in outdoor and indoor habitats. Inside the center, families can warm up beside floor-to-ceiling observation windows equipped with high-powered spotting scopes aimed at winter feeding stations and lake perches. Park naturalists host weekend eagle watch talks, guided winter bird hikes, and interactive owl prowls for young explorers. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved parking and smooth concrete entry to the Ornithology Center; the nearby Coffer Dam trail and paved multi-use loops support all-terrain strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated bird observation room with comfortable seating, a children's nature library alcove, and heated public restrooms with changing tables. • Age Suitability: Welcoming all ages; live raptor encounters and spotting scopes captivate toddlers, school children, and adult nature enthusiasts alike. • Sensory Tips: Serene woodland setting; indoor viewing gallery is quiet and relaxing; outdoor eagle spotting can be cold and windy, so warm windproof coats and mittens are essential. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Starkey Nature Park Autumn Eagle Creek Ravine Walk](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/starkey-nature-park-autumn-eagle-creek-ravine-walk--listing-5e9584b95e40ca0e7b7bbcdd) — Open on its own schedule · Starkey Nature Park, Zionsville · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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