Indiana INsider's Guide

Tag: Swimming

Nature Exploration is Located Just Minutes From Downtown at Indy’s Eagle Creek Park

By Amy Lynch on Jul. 07, 2020

When summer temperatures start to sizzle, Eagle Creek Park offers a breath of fresh air and plenty of fun ways to explore, including swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, ziplining, birdwatching, picnicking and more. Located in northwest Marion County and part of the Indy Parks and…

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Potato Creek State Park: A Perfect Natural Escape in Northern Indiana

By Chris Flook on Aug. 08, 2019

On a recent trip north, I had the opportunity to visit Potato Creek State Park, one of Indiana’s twenty-four state parks. I was attracted as much to the name as to the great hiking opportunities, wetland habitats, and biking trails. It’s also one of the most visited state parks, offering visitors…

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Summer Festivals, Free Concerts & Family Fun in Kokomo

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 13, 2014

Kokomo is a short drive for a fun (and affordable!) family-friendly weekend getaway. Spend the day enjoying high-energy water slides, riding on the lazy river, playing in the splash pad, and swimming at Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center. Admission is only $5 for adults and $4 for youth (ages…

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Keeping Cool on Indy's West Side

By Carrie Lambert on Jul. 17, 2013

I'm not going to complain about the heat this summer because it is way cooler than last year, but we have still been trying to find activities to help keep ourselves cool and we scored really big in Hendricks County last week. If you aren't familiar with Hendricks County, it is located just outside…

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Enjoy Summer Fun at Splash Island in Plainfield

By Josh Duke on Jun. 06, 2013

I realize the early part of this summer hasn’t provided the perfect weather for sunbathing and splashing, but I have no doubt that will soon change. With that in mind, you may not know about a true hidden gem in Hendricks County. Another satisfied customer at Splash Island Family Waterpark…

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