# Starkey Nature Park Autumn Eagle Creek Ravine 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: Starkey Nature Park, 667 Sugarbush Dr, Zionsville, IN 46077 - Ages: All ages (Creek gravel bars, fossil hunting, woodland ravine walks, and nature trails) - Price: Free public access to park grounds, creek trails, and nature areas - Organizer: Town of Zionsville Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.zionsville-in.gov/facilities/facility/details/Starkey-Nature-Park-16 - 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/starkey-nature-park-autumn-eagle-creek-ravine-walk--listing-5e9584b95e40ca0e7b7bbcdd ## About Encompassing 80 tranquil acres in Zionsville, Starkey Nature Park is the largest public nature preserve in the town, nestled along the steep ravines and alluvial floodplains of Eagle Creek. In late autumn, the park offers an immersive woodland walking experience as fallen leaves crunch underfoot beneath tall walnut, sycamore, and butternut trees. Families can follow the gentle crushed-gravel and boardwalk trails along the creek bank, watching for kingfishers, great blue herons, and deer feeding along the forest edge. Children love rock-skipping across shallow gravel creek bars and spotting ancient fossil impressions in the limestone bedrock. The park connects directly to the Zionsville Rail Trail, offering extended paved walking opportunities. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The entrance trails and creek overlook boardwalks accommodate sturdy all-terrain strollers; side ravine paths feature dirt switchbacks best for baby carriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: A trailhead information kiosk and covered bench shelter are located at the Sugarbush Drive entrance; full restrooms available at adjacent Zionsville Lions Park. • Age Suitability: Great for toddlers, elementary kids, and parents who love authentic nature exploration; safe shallow creek access for tossing pebbles. • Sensory Tips: Deeply calming woodland ambiance with natural creek babble, crunching leaves, and zero city traffic sounds, perfect for decompression. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Zionsville Lions Park Autumn Creek Walk & Heritage Village Stroll](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/zionsville-lions-park-autumn-creek-walk-and-heritage-village-stroll--listing-f5ccfd328cf0f29d210fdc13) — Open on its own schedule · Lions Park, Zionsville · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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