Broad Ripple Park
Active park with athletics, trails, swimming, and boat ramp
The 62-acre Broad Ripple Park is located on a river bend just east of Broad Ripple Village and connected to it by a new multi-use trail. Park facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, athletic fields and tennis courts, a playground, picnic shelters, a scenic overlook over the White River, multi-use trails, a new family center with activities, and a boat ramp to the White River. The park is also home to the city’s busiest dog park (paid pass required).
Park Location
1500 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Full Park Details
Park Information
All IndyParks properties are open sunrise to sunset every day. Hours of individual facilities or ticketed venues or activities may vary.
Family Center hours may vary:
Sunday, closed
Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 8 pm
Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm
Park Activities
Accessibility
This park has accessibility features.
Boat Launch
Paved boat ramps for boats on trailers.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Formal or safe informal places to paddle from.
Family or Recreation Center
An indoor facility for recreation and community programming.
Family Friendly
Fishing
Safe opportunities to fish from shore.
Nature Trails
Trails designed for walking in natural spaces.
Picnic Areas
Designated picnic tables or shelters.
Swimming Pool
Indoor or outdoor public swimming pool.
Progress Updates
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2023
In 2023, construction wrapped up on the Broad Ripple RiverWalk promenade, connecting Broad Ripple Park with Broad Ripple Village.
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2023
In 2023, a new significantly expanded Broad Ripple Park Family Center opened, the first step in implementation of the Broad Ripple Park Master Plan completed in 2019.
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2023
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail announced in 2023 that it would receive a $21m extension to connect a current trail spur at Lucas Oil Stadium through the planned Indy Eleven Park and over the planned iconic Henry Street Bridge to White River State Park‘s expansion area.
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2023
The White River Alliance led the development of the White River Report Card with input from throughout the community. This scientifically based Report Card analyzed 9 watershed regions and calculated 142 grades for 18 different categories related to land, water, and community.
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2018
The River House mixed-use development opened in 2019 at the confluence of the Central Canal and White River, offering 86 apartments and first-floor retail overlooking the river in Broad Ripple.
Upcoming Events
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
December 25 @ 4:30 pm
Starlings Volleyball Club
December 26 @ 6:00 pm
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
January 1, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
January 8, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
January 15, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
January 22, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
January 29, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
February 5, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
February 12, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
