Holliday Park Foundation

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Holliday Park Foundation The Holliday Park Foundation, originally called the Friends of Holliday Park, began as a community-led effort to revitalize this essential public space.

The Holliday Park Foundation is committed to preserving, enhancing, and maintaining Holliday Park as a place for community, recreation, and the study of nature. The Foundation now fulfills a lasting commitment to the health of the Park and the hundreds of thousands of people who visit each year. The Foundation articulates a vision, ensures a commitment to high standards, and works in partnership with the City to provide the leadership and fundraising necessary to continue to improve Holliday Park. Supported by donors and guided by a board of directors, over the past 30 years the Foundation has invested millions of dollars to accomplish capital improvements, program enhancement and maintenance in the Park. We have built the popular Holliday Park playground and restroom pavilion, financed a master plan, improved and maintained three miles of trails, refurbished the rock garden, organized the annual Trail Run and Rock the Ruins events, and provided marketing and financial support for educational programming. The Foundation’s most significant contributions have been securing funding for the construction of the Nature Center, the renovation of the historic Ruins, and the establishment of a maintenance and operations endowment to support Holliday Park in perpetuity. Our work never ends as the Foundation is responsible for raising hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to both preserve the park’s history and secure its future. With careful consideration, planning and cooperation among the Holliday Park Foundation, Indy Parks and the greater Indianapolis community, we can achieve our goal of ensuring Holliday Park continues to be a safe, clean, green and accessible space that can be enjoyed by everyone, every day. The proof is in the Park.

Turn your weekly grocery runs into a win for Holliday Park! 🌿🛒We are officially part of the Kroger Community Rewards Pro...
10/22/2026

Turn your weekly grocery runs into a win for Holliday Park! 🌿🛒

We are officially part of the Kroger Community Rewards Program! That means you can now support the park you love every time you shop at Kroger.

1️⃣ Log into your account at Kroger.com

2️⃣ Click "My Account" then "Community Rewards"

3️⃣ Search for Holliday Park Foundation or use code: RB033

4️⃣ Click Enroll!

Once linked, a portion of your everyday purchases will automatically come back to help us care for the park, support our programs, and keep Holliday Park beautiful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us grow! 💚

Work is currently underway to repair a drainage issue near the playground, with completion expected by October 28.The pl...
10/20/2026

Work is currently underway to repair a drainage issue near the playground, with completion expected by October 28.

The playground remains FULLY OPEN! Please watch for equipment and maintain a safe distance from the work zone during your visit.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we make these improvements!

Exceptional spaces don't happen by accident 🌿From manicured garden beds to native pollinator habitats, maintaining Holli...
10/18/2026

Exceptional spaces don't happen by accident 🌿

From manicured garden beds to native pollinator habitats, maintaining Holliday Park’s spaces requires specialized tools, native plants, and dedicated care.

We take pride in managing our park assets to the highest standard so that every visitor, whether here for a quiet morning walk or a weekend family gathering, experiences the park at its absolute best.

Thank you to every volunteer whose contribution helps keep our grounds pristine year after year!

Countless memories are made at the Holliday Park playground every week! 🛝✨To keep this favorite family destination safe ...
10/16/2026

Countless memories are made at the Holliday Park playground every week! 🛝✨

To keep this favorite family destination safe and welcoming, our facilities undergo regular safety checks, upkeep, and equipment maintenance. With thousands of little sneakers visiting every month, keeping these high-traffic areas managed to a high standard takes ongoing care.

Your support of the Holliday Park Foundation helps ensure our play spaces stay safe and clean for every family in our community!

The Nature Center will be closed on Thursday, October 15, while the team attends a staff conference. The park grounds wi...
10/14/2026

The Nature Center will be closed on Thursday, October 15, while the team attends a staff conference. The park grounds will remain open from dawn to dusk for you to enjoy the fresh air and trails 🍂

📸: Chickweed Geometer Moth by Delaney Smith

Look who’s flocking together! 🐦 Join us for Let’s Go Birding Together this Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9:30 AM!These inclusive ...
10/12/2026

Look who’s flocking together! 🐦 Join us for Let’s Go Birding Together this Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9:30 AM!

These inclusive walks welcome LGBTQ+ community members, allies, families, beginning birders, and anyone who loves spending time in nature.

We’ll meet in the Nature Center lobby before heading out. The event is completely free with no registration required, making it a great morning activity for ages 2 and up with their adults. Just be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring along a pair of binoculars to catch all the action!

The Nature Center will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The park grounds will...
10/10/2026

The Nature Center will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The park grounds will remain open from dawn to dusk for all your outdoor explorations!

📸: Baltimore Oriole by Delaney Smith

When you step into Holliday Park on a crisp autumn morning, the trails feel effortlessly peaceful 🍂Behind the clear path...
10/08/2026

When you step into Holliday Park on a crisp autumn morning, the trails feel effortlessly peaceful 🍂

Behind the clear pathways and safe trails are nearly 100 acres of year-round care. Keeping a park of this size safe, clean, and free for our community takes constant dedication and resources.

Support from the Holliday Park Foundation helps bridge the gap, ensuring the park is maintained through every season!

📸: Casey Cronin

Planning a holiday gathering, family celebration, or company retreat? 🍁🍁Hosting your event at the Holliday Park Pavilion...
10/06/2026

Planning a holiday gathering, family celebration, or company retreat? 🍁🍁

Hosting your event at the Holliday Park Pavilion gives your guests a beautiful setting surrounded by nature and directly supports the park you love. 100% of rental proceeds help fund park preservation, educational programs, and grounds care.

Enjoy a unique event space while giving back to our community’s favorite green space!

📅 Dates for late fall and 2027 are filling up! Learn more about rates and availability at hollidaypark.org/rentals/

If you’re walking the trails at Holliday Park and catch a flash of electric blue zipping through the fallen leaves, you’...
10/04/2026

If you’re walking the trails at Holliday Park and catch a flash of electric blue zipping through the fallen leaves, you’ve likely crossed paths with one of our favorite residents: the Common Five-Lined Skink 🦎

That striking blue tail isn't just for show, it’s a life-saving survival strategy. When young skinks are out foraging, their vibrant tail acts as a built-in decoy. If a predator like a hawk or snake strikes, they target that bright blue end instead of the skink's body. Even wilder? The skink can drop its tail completely, leaving it on the ground to distract the predator while the skink makes a quick escape!

As these lizards grow into adulthood, their electric blue tails gradually fade to a subtle gray or brown. Even as their look changes, they keep hard at work keeping local insect populations in check.

Look for them basking on sunny fallen logs or rocks along the trails on warm afternoons!

📸: Delaney Smith

Address

6363 Spring Mill Road
Indianapolis, IN
46260

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13174759482

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