Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Indianapolis
Washington Park
Park with a new playground and splash pad, both finished in 2025, and a shelter with restrooms.
Garfield Park
The city's oldest park, with a new signature playground that opened in 2026.
Holliday Park
Park with a playground rebuilt in 2025, a nature center and a picnic area.
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
A museum of Native American and Western art with a hands-on family gallery and a play and discovery centre.
Indiana State Museum
A state museum with Firefly Landing, an early childhood space with story time and sensory tables for kids six and under.
Indianapolis Zoo
A zoo with a train, a carousel and a shark touch pool.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
A huge children's museum with the Dinosphere dinosaur hall and dozens of staff-led activities every day.