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10/2019 condition for thepublic’s useandenjoyment. namely, to preserve a primitive landscape in its natural fulfillfor whichstate thepurpose were parks established, meadows, wildlife andrevealing glimpsesinto ourpast. from 1903-1996. Today, you canexperience forests and the greenspace thatthe keptArmy outofdevelopment Today, State Harrison Fort Park continues to preserve conflicts fromall majormilitary Storm. WWI to Desert center, facility during classroom andsoldiersupport multipleThe postserved roles asatroop reception create out of a collection of state a national army militias. the 23rd president andIndianapolisresident. Roosevelt inhonorof dedicated BenjaminHarrison Fort from Indianapolis.” In1906, President Theodore for ninemilesnortheasterly purposes…about “military Order No. 117, officially announcingthepurchase ofland father. naming any facility remaining inhonorofhis military of deceasedPresident suggested BenjaminHarrison, maintaining theUnion. Lt. Col. son Russell Harrison, the tradition thearsenal played inendingslavery and presencemilitary should remain to in the city honor grew, the War plannedto closethearsenal. Department east ofdowntown to Woodruff Place. By1901, asthecity to 1865, the War later moved Department thearsenal federal troops. Located neartheState Housefrom 1861 War, theIndianapolis Arsenal suppliedmunitions to changing face of the state and nation. During the Civil an agricultural economy. the 1820s. They cleared the woodlands to make way for Kentucky andOhio, establishing thefirst homesteads in celebrate today. Euro-American settlers moved from least 8,000years agoanddeveloped lifestyles thatwe the park at317-591-0904.the park created. For membership information pleasecontact Friends State Harrison ofFort Park group hasbeen THIS IS YOUR PARK Trail. Bicycles are prohibited onthegolfcourse. ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIESACTIVITIES AND popular. Reddick Shelter hasafireplace. trails.on park Woodland walks andwinter birding are office for membership details. saveda sectionofthepark justfor them. Contact the provides aspacefor doglovers to getoutdoors andenjoy InterpretiveServices.IN.gov.see interpretive programs. Openallyear. For more information available for rent. Call (317) 591-0904 for more information. model oftheUSSIndianapolis. Free admission. withpark a library, specialevents, re-enactments andaunique the public March through November. Itincludesdisplays, System. Nocamping. Shelters may bereserved through theCentral Reservation rides, call(317) 541-1866 theseason. during operating hours, lessons, hayrides andspecial-event through October. For more information regarding Pick upanIndiana Recreation Guide for more information. DNR PROPERTIES NEARBY To helpthestate withitsongoingmission,a park Visitors shallfollow ourrules,whichare designedto On anationalscale, represented thefort thefirst effort to On June 28, 1904, the War issued General Department Many members community felt strongly thatsome The creationpostcameaboutdueto ofthemilitary Native foundAmericans theirway into thisregion at watching youth tent areas area, area, play/sports shelter house, swimming pool, areas, fishing, hunting, target ranges, trapping, wildlife interpretive & center, services historic features, picnic Wilbur Wright Fish and WildlifeArea-dog trainingWilbur Fish Wright Mounds State Park -camping, fishing, hikingtrails, WINTER ACTIVITIES WINTER FISHING DOG PARK DOG CENTER VISITORS designated multi-use trails andtheHarrison Trace hill isopenuntildusk. skiingallowed Cross-country stations, benches, andwaste stations. The dogpark through andcultural ofthepark park history playground equipmentandplayfields available. (M20CW) buildings, 701 and702,located inCamp Glenn,are available theoperating seasonfrom during April and bulletin boards for specialregulations. PICNIC AREAS BIKING RECREATION BUILDINGS RECREATION HORSE TRAIL RIDES TRAIL HORSE MUSEUM OF 20TH CENTURY WARFARE CENTURY 20TH OF MUSEUM For alistofpark events, visit interpretiveservices.IN.gov —Allowed only onpaved roads, park —State licenserequired. Check signs park —Operated by volunteers andopento —11-acre area is equipped with water —Tables, grills, toilet facilities, —Experience thenatural and —Experience —With enoughsnow, sledding —Guided rentals are — Two recreation

CAMP (317) 591-0904. Gates closepromptly. *For duskclosinghours, check the postingatthefront gate orcall Off Season: Nov.-March—8 a.m.-dusk* Regular Season: April-October—7 a.m.-dusk* PARK HOURS: • • • • • • • • • • • • • REGULATIONSRULES AND CENTRAL RESERVATION SYSTEM park. Listoffees available inthemainoffice. help defray theoperation andmaintenance costsofthe Receipts charges from are admissionandservice usedto SPECIAL NOTE FOR MOREINFORMATION THE GARRISON RESTAURANT THE FORT GOLFCOURSE, and FORT HARRISONSTATE PARK INN, Inn-operated cabinscanbemadeonlineorby phone. Reservations for theIndianaState Park Innsand CENTRAL RESERVATION SYSTEM For acomplete listofrulesandregulations, inquire atpark office. Resources, Executive Office, 402 W. Washington Street, W256, Indianapolis, IN46204,(317) 232-4020. above,facility asdescribed orifyou information pleasewrite to: desire further ofNatural Department sex, ordisability. Ifyou believe thatyou have beendiscriminated against inany program, activity, or available to everyone. DNR prohibits on the basis of race, discrimination color, age, national origin, The programs, facilities, ofNatural services, Resources andactivitiesoftheIndianaDepartment are See everything IndianaState Parks hasto offer atstateparks.IN.gov. inside cars orcampers. Roll upcarwindows tightly. danger to themselves. Pleaselock upallfood andcoolers depend onhandoutsbecomeanuisance to visitors anda toresult bothanimalsandpeople. inharm Animals who Feeding deerisprohibited. Feeding ofwildanimalscan Please let wild animals remain wild. designated trails. Mountain bikingisallowed only inthepark on Use ofmetal detectors isprohibited. Feeding wildlife isprohibited. to office. lost orfound thepark Report articles water istested regularly for purity. hydrants orfountains provided for thatpurpose. This waterDrinking shouldbe taken only from pumps, prohibited. entrance onBoy ScoutRoad. Snowmobiles are the Harrison Trace, orthrough thebicycle/pedestrian Motorized vehicles are not permitted onhikingtrails, in designated areas; roadside isnotallowed. parking Motorists posted shallobserve speed limitsandpark all your trash withyou whenyou leave thepark. comply Outtrash In/Carry withtheCarry policy—take This isaday-use park. Helpkeep itclean. Please Fires shallbebuilt only indesignated places. Overnight campingisnotallowed inthepark. ofNatural ResourcesDepartment isprohibited. Vending ofthe withoutpermission oradvertising on aleashnolongerthan6feet. Dogs and cats must be attended at all times and kept authorizedby writtenan activity permit. within avehicle, except in whenowner isparticipating unloaded orun-nocked andstored inacaseorlocked or spearguninpossessionastate must be park BB gun,airCO2bow andarrow, paintgun Any (except firearm lawfully possessedhandguns), rebuild thenatural humus. or trees (eitherdeadoralive) for firewood becausethey flower, bird or wild animal. DoNOT gather limbs, brush Do notinjure ordamageany structure, rock, tree, S TATE FORT HARRISONI & GOLF RESORT @INdnrstateparks P . ARKS andreservoirs NN forests can be made online or by calling toll-free. cabins, andshelters atstate reservoirs parks, and Online: camp.IN.gov Call: 1-866-6campIN (1-866-622-6746) Saddle Barn: stateparks.IN.gov/3055.htm Online: on.IN.gov/fortharrisonsp Call: (317) 591-0904 Write: • Lodging Tee Times &GolfInfo: (317) 543-9597 Meeting orwedding info: (317) 638-6000 Online: Call: • Weddings • Meetings Reservations for of camping, all types family Online: Call: Visit toSubscribe OutdoorIndianamagazine today, 1-877-lodges1(1-877-563-4371) 1-877-lodges1 (1-877-563-4371) Indianapolis, IN46216 5753 GlennRd. State Harrison Fort Park beautiful for others to enjoy! in order to keep your cleanand park outalltrash youPlease carry produce IndianaInns.com IndianaInns.com

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© 12/2018 Indiana Department of Natural Resources PLEASE STAY ONMARKED TRAILS. DESCRIPTION OFHIKING TRAILS Duck Pond. surface allseasonlong. This istheeasiestroute to tree-covered andwildflowers grow next to the walking is graded andpaved, itisnotflat. Muchofthetrail is the rolling uplandabove Fall Creek. Although thetrail area. After passingDelaware Lake, thetrail follows joggers. The trail beginsattheDelaware Lake picnic This is an asphalt surface trail for walkers, bicyclists and quaint Camp Creek valley. and contains many beautifulvistas from thebluffs ofthe Duck Pond. This trail passesby rubble anoldarmy pile of Delaware Lake withtheapex ofthebendpassing Trail beginsoff Harrison Trace banks neartheeastern hike andbike trail. woods andravines. This isasingle-track, multi-use, barn. Follow thetrail through wetlands, grasses, prairie Begin at the Schoen Creek Trailhead east of the saddle species oftrees andwildflowers alongthe route. Grove picnicarea inCamp Glenn. Lookfor different This mowed trail follows theouter edgeofMillenium Bikers yieldto hikers. show. This isasingle-track, multi-use, hike andbike trail. remain wet all summer, providing a wonderful wildflower fallobserving color. sectionsofthetrail tend to Northern woods andravines. This isanexcellent choicefor west sideofthepark. The trail windsthrough upland Trailhead orthe Walnut Trailhead area parking onthe thislooptrail ateithertheLawrenceStart Creek identification. for birding, fishing access, and wildflower and tree cutoff trails that connect to the Harrison Trace. Excellent orvaried bycan beshortened taking oneofthethree heads uphillasitnears Duck Pond. Overall distance The trail follows thelowlands alongFall Creek, then oftheDelaware corner Lakenortheast picnicarea. 1.1 to milesfrom Duck start Pond. thistrail atthe Start Harrison Trace Creek TrailCamp Creek TrailFall TRAIL &DESCRIPTION Schoen Creek TrailSchoen TreeLine Trail Creek TrailLawrence stateparks.IN.gov drainages ofthe Fall Creek valley. the filled once passenger pigeons and bass, including elk,bison, riverotters, blackbears, beech, maple, sycamoreandash. Wildlife, supported ahardwoodforest composedof arichsoiland wildflowers.Overtime, fertile groundcolonizedbylichens, mosses Harrison StateHarrison Park. IndianapolisatFortsetting innortheast and two nationalhistoric districts. and two trails, picnicsites, fishingaccess to Fall Creek 1,744-acre features park walking and jogging use ofthesleddinghillandfitness walking. woodpecker. Great winter activitiesinclude orlisten fornorth theelusive pileated wildflowers, watch for warblers migrating is agreatSpring season to enjoy woodland and World War ofwar camp. IIprisoner Military Training Camp, CCCHeadquarters, and experience the preserved Citizens Glacial advances Indiana left into central Come seethe Visitors Center to view exhibits Landscape and history blendLandscape andhistory inaunique Located atPost Road and59 H arrison 3.2 miles 2 miles 1 mile DISTANCE 3 miles 1 miles 4 miles F ort Easy Moderate Difficult Easy Difficult Moderate DIFFICULTY th Street, the