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Southeastway Park
Type City park
Location 5624 South Carroll Road, New Palestine, IN 46163
Area 188 acres (76 ha)
Created 1961 (1961)
Operated by Indy Parks and Recreation
Open All year

Southeastway Park is a 188-acre nature park managed by the Indianapolis Parks and Recreation Department. The park is located in the southeast corner of Marion County at 5624 South Carroll Road.

Park facilities and buildings

  • Paved walking/biking trail (~2.5 miles)
  • Sledding hill
  • Playground
  • Shelters (6)
  • Picnic sites (3)
  • Education center

Seasonal park activities

  • Mid-February-Mid-March: Maple Syrup Making
  • Last Sunday in August: Bug Fest
  • June-July: Summer Camps
  • Late September-Early November: Hayride Season

Natural areas

There are a variety of natural habitats on the property including:

  • 80 acres of forest
  • A pond and wetland
  • Open fields and meadows
  • A Prairie preserve
  • Buck Creek


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