Welcome to
Southeastway Park 5624 S. Carroll Rd. New Palestine, IN 46163
317-327-4834
Southeastway Park is a 188 acre
nature park managed by Indy
Parks. The park is located in the
southeast corner of Marion
County, just off I-74 at the Acton
Road exit. There are a variety of
natural habitats including 80 acres
of forest, a pond, wetland, open
fields, prairies and Buck Creek.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 39088
Indianapolis, IN 46239
http://indy.gov/parks
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Park Information Hours
The park grounds are open daily from dawn to
dusk. There is no fee to enter the park.
The park office is open 9-5 M-F and 12-4
Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays.
Shelters and Picnic Sites
Shelters: Southeastway Park has 6 large picnic
shelters available for rent. These shelters are
perfect for company picnics, family reunions
and church outings. Shelters can accommodate
groups of up to 100 people.
Picnic Sites: the park has 3 picnic sites available
for rent. Picnic sites are ideal for family and
small group picnics. These sites are not
covered. Picnic Sites can hold up to 50 people.
Additional Picnic Areas
There are many picnic areas scattered
throughout the park. All are first come,
first serve.
Building Rentals
The Activity Center is available to rent
during the months of September, October,
November and December. The Activity Center
is a lodge type building that is equipped with a
large fireplace, a kitchenette, restrooms and
enough tables and chairs for up to 60 people.
Call the park office for more details.
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Educational Programs
Southeastway Park offers a wide variety of
environmental education programs for school,
scout and public groups. Contact the park
office for more information.
Maple Syrup Season
Mid-February through mid-March
individuals and groups can witness
the maple syrup making process
and taste the results!
Summer Camps
Southeastway Park summer camps focus on
environment education and outdoor fun.
Campers participate in many activities including
bird hikes, creek walks, outdoor cooking, nature
games, bug catching, crafts and lots more.
Bug Fest
Bug fest is our annual
celebration of bugs!
Held near the end of
August, Bug Fest is a
huge event and lots of
fun for the entire family.
Join the “swarms” of
people learning about
the wonderful world of bugs and earn an official
degree of “Bugology”.
Hayrides
A hayride package consists of a 3 hour use of a
shelter, picnic site or Activity Center, a campfire
and a tractor-pulled hayride. It’s one of the best
ways to enjoy the beautiful Indiana fall.
Mission Statement
The mission of Southeastway Park is to
foster understanding and appreciation of
nature through preservation and
enhancement of diverse natural habitats
while offering individuals, families and
groups a safe, secure and accessible place
for enjoyment and recreation.
Map Key
Main Road
One Way Loop
Paved Biking/Walking Trail
approx. 2.5 miles total
Forest Trails No Bikes Allowed on Forest Trails
Shelter
Picnic Site
Playground
Parking
Restrooms
Maintenance
Barn
Carro
ll Ro
ad
N
Sledding Hill
Tall Grass
Prairie
Pond/
Wetland
Activity Center
Forest
# 3
#2
#1
# 5 #4
#6
Site B
Site C
Site A
Buck Creek
Things to Know:
- Do not feed wildlife.
- Respect your surroundings; all plants, animals,
and structures are protected by city ordinance.
- Park grounds are open dawn to dusk.
- Keep pets on a leash at all times.
- Alcohol is prohibited.
- No amplified music - it disturbs other park us-
ers.
- Drive on paved roads only.
- Park in lots or parallel to the road.
- No open fires.
- Bikes only on paved trails.
5624 S. Carroll Road, New Palestine, IN 46163 Park Office: 317-327-4834 Park Rangers: 327-3811
Emergency Call 911
To Get to Southeastway Park from Indianapolis: Take I-65 south to I-465. Take I-465 east towards I-74. Take the I-74 exit towards Cincinnati. Once on I-74, take the
Acton Road exit. Turn left onto Acton Road, then right on Southeastern (the first T), left on Carroll (second T) and the park is down the road on the left.
Short Grass
Prairie
Open Field
Reforestation
Area