# Plainfield Splash Island Park Autumn Trails & Prairie Meadow Walk

> 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: Splash Island Outdoor & Indoor Park / Carlucci Recreation Center, 651 Vestal Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168
- Ages: All ages (Paved creekway walking trails, inclusive playgrounds, and indoor family aquatic center)
- Price: Free access to outdoor trails, meadows, and playgrounds; Daily indoor recreation pool passes available for $10
- Organizer: Plainfield Parks and Recreation Department
- Official page: https://www.townofplainfield.com/152/Parks-Recreation
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

While Splash Island's outdoor water park is tucked away for the winter, the surrounding park complex and Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center grounds in Plainfield provide one of Hendricks County's finest family recreation hubs. Spanning over 20 paved acres connected to the extensive Plainfield Trail System, the park features wide paths that wind alongside White Lick Creek, across wooden bridges, and through native autumn meadow habitats. The indoor aquatic center offers heated family recreation swimming pools, water slides, and zero-depth toddler play areas available through daily family passes. Outside, children enjoy the sprawling modern playground with inclusive climbing equipment, swings, and soft safety surfacing while parents enjoy crisp fall walks.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Exceptionally smooth and wide paved concrete and asphalt trails linking playgrounds, creek bridges, and indoor recreation facilities.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: The Richard A. Carlucci Recreation Center provides modern family locker rooms, private nursing stations, and heated family restrooms with changing stations.
• Age Suitability: All ages; the outdoor trails and playground welcome free public use, while the indoor aquatic center accommodates infants through teens.
• Sensory Tips: Outdoor trail paths along White Lick Creek are calm and refreshing; the indoor recreation lobby offers spacious gathering areas away from noise.

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