# Kid-friendly places in Indianapolis

97 listed places in Indianapolis: 90 playgrounds and things to do, 5 restaurants and 2 hotels. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-10-21, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in Indianapolis](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/indiana/indianapolis/restaurants) (5)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Indianapolis](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/indiana/indianapolis/playgrounds) (90)
- [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Indianapolis](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/indiana/indianapolis/with-restrooms) (3)

## Places

1. [Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel](https://ourplayday.com/places/drury-plaza-hotel-indianapolis-carmel-indianapolis) (hotel, Indianapolis). Two-room suites with a separate bedroom and a sofa sleeper, free breakfast, and a pool that runs indoors and out.
2. [Holliday Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/holliday-park-indianapolis) (playground, Indianapolis). Park with a playground rebuilt in 2025, a nature center and a picnic area.
3. [Washington Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/washington-park-indianapolis) (playground, Indianapolis). Park with a new playground and splash pad, both finished in 2025, and a shelter with restrooms.
4. [Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/embassy-suites-by-hilton-indianapolis-downtown-indianapolis) (hotel, Indianapolis). Two-room suites, an indoor pool and a free breakfast made to order.
5. [Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art](https://ourplayday.com/places/eiteljorg-museum-of-american-indians-and-western-art-indianapolis) (museum, Indianapolis). A museum of Native American and Western art with a whole family play level, where kids can raise their own replica totem pole.
6. [Garfield Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/garfield-park-indianapolis) (playground, Indianapolis). The city's oldest park, with a new signature playground that opened in 2026.
7. [Pizza King Station - Bluff Road](https://ourplayday.com/places/pizza-king-station-bluff-road-indianapolis) (pizzeria, Indianapolis). A model train runs along the tracks to bring drinks to the train booths, where you order over an intercom, plus arcade games.
8. [Indiana State Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/indiana-state-museum-indianapolis) (museum, Indianapolis). A state museum with Ice Age fossils, a giant IMAX screen and Firefly Landing, a story-time and sensory space for kids six and under.
9. [Indianapolis Zoo](https://ourplayday.com/places/indianapolis-zoo-indianapolis) (zoo, Indianapolis). A zoo with a shark and stingray touch tank, a walk-through where kangaroos roam free, an orangutan center, a train and a carousel.
10. [The Children's Museum of Indianapolis](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-children-s-museum-of-indianapolis-indianapolis) (museum, Indianapolis). A huge children's museum where dinosaurs seem to burst out of the building, with the Dinosphere hall and an outdoor sports park.
11. [Andrew Ramsey Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/andrew-ramsey-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Park with a playground.
12. [Arsenal Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/arsenal-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Park with a playground.
13. [Babe Denny Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/babe-denny-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Park with a playground.
14. [Baby's](https://ourplayday.com/places/baby-s-indianapolis) (restaurant, Indianapolis). Retro diner with smash burgers, mac and cheese and milkshakes, and a four-season patio.
15. [Basswood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/basswood-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). City park with a playground.
16. [Beckwith Memorial Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/beckwith-memorial-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Park with a playground.
17. [Bellamy Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bellamy-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
18. [Bertha Ross Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bertha-ross-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
19. [Bethel Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bethel-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
20. [Beville Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/beville-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
21. [Bluff Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bluff-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
22. [Broad Ripple Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/broad-ripple-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Riverside park with an outdoor playground, a pool, a dog park and a family center with an indoor playground.
23. [Broadway & 29th Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/broadway-29th-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
24. [Broadway & 61st Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/broadway-61st-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
25. [Centennial & 20th Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/centennial-20th-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
26. [Centennial & Groff Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/centennial-groff-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
27. [Chapel Hill Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/chapel-hill-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
28. [Christian Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/christian-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
29. [Christina Oaks Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/christina-oaks-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
30. [Clayton & LaSalle Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/clayton-lasalle-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
31. [Denver Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/denver-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
32. [Dequincy Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/dequincy-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
33. [Doris Cowherd Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/doris-cowherd-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
34. [Dubarry Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/dubarry-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
35. [Eagle Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/eagle-creek-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Huge park with five playgrounds, a swimming beach, two nature centers, miles of trails and boat rentals at the marina.
36. [Eagle Highlands Neighborhood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/eagle-highlands-neighborhood-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
37. [Edna Balz Lacy Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/edna-balz-lacy-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
38. [Ellenberger Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ellenberger-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
39. [Emhardt Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/emhardt-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
40. [Faculty Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/faculty-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
41. [Fall Creek & 16th Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/fall-creek-16th-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
42. [Forest Manor Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/forest-manor-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
43. [Frank Young Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/frank-young-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
44. [Franklin Township Community Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/franklin-township-community-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Community park with a playground.
45. [Gardner Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/gardner-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
46. [Gateway West Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/gateway-west-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
47. [Good Morning Mama's Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/good-morning-mama-s-cafe-indianapolis) (restaurant, Indianapolis). A former gas station turned 1950s-style breakfast spot, with murals on every wall, a jukebox and breakfast all day.
48. [Grassy Creek Regional Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/grassy-creek-regional-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Regional park with a playground.
49. [Greene Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/greene-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
50. [Gustafson Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/gustafson-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
51. [Half Liter BBQ](https://ourplayday.com/places/half-liter-bbq-indianapolis) (restaurant, Indianapolis). Texas-style barbecue and house-brewed beer, with family seating and a big seasonal beer garden with games and fire pits.
52. [Haughville Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/haughville-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
53. [Hawthorne Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hawthorne-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
54. [Highway Parcel #15](https://ourplayday.com/places/highway-parcel-15-indianapolis) (attraction, Indianapolis). Small park with a playground, basketball courts and horseshoes.
55. [Hollyhock Hill](https://ourplayday.com/places/hollyhock-hill-indianapolis) (restaurant, Indianapolis). Country-style family dinners served at big tables, with make-your-own sundaes for dessert.
56. [Hot Shot Tot Lot](https://ourplayday.com/places/hot-shot-tot-lot-indianapolis) (attraction, Indianapolis). Tot lot with a playground.
57. [John Ed Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/john-ed-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
58. [JTV Hill Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/jtv-hill-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
59. [Juan Solomon Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/juan-solomon-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
60. [Krannert Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/krannert-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
61. [Lentz Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lentz-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
62. [Little Valley Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/little-valley-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
63. [Max Bahr Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/max-bahr-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
64. [McCarty Triangle Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mccarty-triangle-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
65. [Moreland Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/moreland-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
66. [Municipal Gardens](https://ourplayday.com/places/municipal-gardens-indianapolis) (garden, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
67. [Northwestway Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/northwestway-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
68. [Olin Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/olin-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
69. [Oscar Charleston Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/oscar-charleston-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
70. [Patricia Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/patricia-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
71. [Paul Ruster Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/paul-ruster-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
72. [Porter Playfield](https://ourplayday.com/places/porter-playfield-indianapolis) (attraction, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
73. [Post Road Community Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/post-road-community-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Community park with a playground.
74. [Retherford Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/retherford-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). City park with a playground.
75. [Rev Mozel Sanders Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/rev-mozel-sanders-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
76. [Rhodius Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/rhodius-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
77. [Ridenour Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ridenour-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
78. [Roselawn Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/roselawn-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
79. [Ross Claypool Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ross-claypool-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
80. [Sahm Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sahm-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
81. [Sandorf Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sandorf-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
82. [Sexson Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sexson-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
83. [Southeastway Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/southeastway-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Nature park with a playground, a sledding hill, a pond, woods along Buck Creek and a paved trail.
84. [Southwestway Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/southwestway-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
85. [Spades Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/spades-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). City park with a playground.
86. [Stacy Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/stacy-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
87. [Stout Field Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/stout-field-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
88. [Stringtown Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/stringtown-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
89. [Talbott & 29th Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/talbott-29th-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
90. [Tarkington Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/tarkington-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
91. [The Busy Bee Play Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-busy-bee-play-cafe-indianapolis) (indoor play space, Indianapolis). Play cafe where kids climb, pretend and create, with a separate infant soft-play area and coffee and comfy seating for grown-ups.
92. [Tibbs & 21st Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/tibbs-21st-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
93. [Tolin-Akeman Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/tolin-akeman-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
94. [Virginia Lee O'Brien Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/virginia-lee-o-brien-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
95. [Wes Montgomery Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/wes-montgomery-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
96. [Windsor Village Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/windsor-village-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.
97. [WISH Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/wish-park-indianapolis) (park, Indianapolis). Neighborhood park with a playground.

## About this list

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