# Holliday Park Autumn Ruins Walk & Nature 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 Sat, Nov 28 - Where: Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260 - Ages: All ages (Habitat Hall discovery tree for kids, destination playground, and historic ruins) - Price: Free park admission, free playground access, and free Nature Center entry - Organizer: Indy Parks and Recreation & Friends of Holliday Park - Official page: https://www.hollidaypark.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/holliday-park-autumn-ruins-walk-and-nature-center--listing-ef580efafa99315f8ce92b28 ## About Located along the scenic White River in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood, Holliday Park is one of Indianapolis's oldest and most unique urban city parks, spanning 94 heavily wooded acres. The crown jewel of the park is 'The Ruins'—an enchanting architectural monument featuring three monumental limestone statues titled 'The Races of Man' by Karl Bitter, salvaged from the historic St. Paul Building in New York City. Surrounded by reflecting pools, manicured garden terraces, and late-autumn floral beds, The Ruins offer a magical backdrop for family exploration. The state-of-the-art 13,000-square-foot Nature Center houses indoor touch tables, live native reptiles, a bird-watching parlor, and Habitat Hall where kids climb through a giant hollow tree. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The Ruins plaza, sensory garden paths, and Nature Center are 100% ADA paved and stroller accessible; wooded ravine trails feature stairs. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Holliday Park Nature Center provides heated family restrooms, private nursing corners, and cozy fireside lounge seating. • Age Suitability: Perfect for toddlers through middle schoolers; the sprawling modern playground includes dedicated tot swings, climbing webs, and musical instruments. • Sensory Tips: The Nature Center offers quiet, carpeted wildlife discovery spaces with soft lighting, while the outdoor grounds provide tranquil bird songs and river views. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Holliday Park Winter Nature Center, Habitat Play & Wildlife Viewing](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/holliday-park-winter-nature-center-habitat-play-and-wildlife-viewing--listing-cc4fca723653bbc31dd30783) — Open on its own schedule · Holliday Park Nature Center · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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