Picnic Spots Near Me in Elwood, in
Shadyside Memorial Park
1112 Broadway Ave. , Anderson, IN
Shadyside Memorial Park originally opened in 1897 as a private park for the employees of the Union Traction Company (Inter-Urban Railroad). In 1923, the City of Anderson purchased the park and... Read More
Mounds State Park
4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, IN
Mounds State Park, located off I-69 east of Anderson, features 10 unique earthworks built by prehistoric Indians known as the Adena-Hopewell people. The largest earthwork, the Great Mound, is... Read More
Fort Harrison State Park
6000 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN
Fort Harrison State Park is a 17,000 acre park featuring more than six miles of walking and jogging trails, designated picnic areas, fishing access, and preservation of the former Citizen's... Read More
Salamonie River State Forest
9214 Lost Bridge Road West, Andrews, IN
Salamonie Reservoir is proactively working with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts and other partners to improve the water quality of the lake. Learn more about this effort and... Read More
Summit Lake State Park
5993 N. Messick Road, New Castle, IN
An expansive view and good fishing beckon you to Summit Lake State Park, near New Castle. More than 2,680 acres, including a large lake, await your visit. Facilities include 125 electric... Read More
Sodalis Nature Park
7700 S. County Road 975 E, Plainfield, IN
Sodalis Nature Park, is 210 acres of beautiful, mature woodlands and reforestation area, which serves as home to an abundant array of native Indiana wildlife. The park exists within a... Read More
Ouabache State Park
4930 E. State Road 201, Bluffton, IN
Ouabache is difficult to spell, but easy to pronounce. Simply say 'Wabash'...just like the river that forms the southwest boundary for the park. This is the French spelling of an Indian word,... Read More
Brookville Lake - Quakertown State Recreation Area
3323 W. Dunlapsville Road, Liberty, IN
A part of the Brookville Lake -Whitewater Memorial State Park Complex, Brookville Reservoir lies in the historic east fork of the Whitewater River Valley. Traces of prehistoric Native American... Read More
Whitewater Memorial State Park
1418 S. State Road 101, Liberty, IN
A part of the Brookville Lake-Whitewater Memorial State Park Complex, Whitewater Memorial State Park is a great family getaway because of its 200-acre Whitewater Lake, access to Brookville... Read More
Tippecanoe River State Park
4200 N. U.S. 35, Winamac, IN
Of course the river is the big attraction at Tippecanoe, especially for canoers and kayakers; you will need to bring your own equipment or make arrangements with local liveries. The trails are... Read More
Brown County State Park
1405 S.R. 46 W., Nashville, IN
Nicknamed the "Little Smokies" because of the area's resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges and fog-shrouded ravines.... Read More
Brookville Lake - Mounds State Recreation Area
14108 SR 101, Brookville, IN
A part of the Brookville Lake -Whitewater Memorial State Park Complex, Brookville Reservoir lies in the historic east fork of the Whitewater River Valley. Traces of prehistoric Native American... Read More
Shades State Park
7751 S. 890 W., Waveland, IN
Shades State Park is that peaceful place you've sought. Located about 17 miles southwest of Crawfordsville (off S.R. 47), it is a favorite for hikers and canoeists.
The beautiful... Read More
Cagles Mill Lake (Liebre Sra)
1317 W. Lieber Road, Suite 1, Cloverdale, IN
In 1952, Cagles Mill Lake was built as Indiana’s first flood control reservoir, protecting the Eel and White river watersheds. Mill Creek feeds the 1,400-acre lake and is home to... Read More
McCormick's Creek State Park
250 McCormick's Creek Park Road, Spencer, IN
Explore the spectacular limestone canyon, flowing creek, and scenic waterfalls that highlight Indiana’s first state park. Hike trails featuring diverse forest trees, spicebush, and native... Read More
Cecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon SRA)
1588 S. Raccoon Parkway, Rockville, IN
Native forest and large rock outcrops line the upper part of Big Raccoon Creek. Cecil M. Harden Lake resulted from the damming of the creek for flood control. The lake also provides recreation,... Read More
Versailles State Park
1387 U.S. 50 East, Versailles, IN
Take a drive through the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Indiana with Versailles State Park, Indiana’s second-largest state park, as your destination. This area has deep history rooted... Read More
Potato Creek State Park
25601 State Road 4, North Liberty, IN
Potato Creek is in north-central Indiana about 12 miles southwest of South Bend. The park features a wide array of activities and facilities for year-round enjoyment. Making reservations is... Read More
Turkey Run State Park
8121 East Park Road, Marshall, IN
Turkey Run State Park has what you've been needing. Explore it and see how Indiana was shaped by ancient forces.
You'll discover ancient Indiana's remains. Many old growth trees exist... Read More
