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Terre Haute

Trails, ponds & disc golf

Deming Park

Open lawns, disc golf and a city-park day on Terre Haute's east side. Check the current construction notice before planning around the playground or pool.

  • Basketball
  • Disc golf
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Restrooms

Terre Haute Parks & Recreation Department

500 S Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803

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Trees and picnic tables reflected in the pond at Dobbs Park

Pond at Dobbs Park · 2025 · Photo: Samdamanfr

City parks & recreation

Dobbs Park

Combine a wooded walk with a nature-center program. Dobbs has a pond, wetland, playground and a trail network on Terre Haute's east side.

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic shelter
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Walking trails

Terre Haute Parks & Recreation Department

5170 Poplar Street, Terre Haute, IN 47803

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The Wabash River at Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute

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City parks & recreation

Fairbanks Park

A Wabash River stop near downtown, with an amphitheater, memorial spaces and river access. Choose a waterfront walk or plan around an announced event.

  • Fishing
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic shelter
  • Walking trails

Terre Haute Parks & Recreation Department

625 Dresser Dr, Terre Haute, IN 47807

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Historical 1981 photograph of the covered bridge over the water at Fowler Park

Covered bridge at Fowler Park · Historical photo · 1981 · Photo: Barbara Ann Spengler

Lakes & heritage

Fowler Park

Pair a lake walk with Pioneer Village, choose a playground on either side of the water, or compare campsites for a longer stay.

  • Walking trails
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Playground
  • Picnic shelter

Vigo County Parks & Recreation

3000 E Oregon Church Road, Terre Haute, IN 47802

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A wooded shore and fallen branch reflected in the lake at Hawthorn Park

Lake at Hawthorn Park · 2025 · Photo: Samdamanfr

Lakes & gardens

Hawthorn Park

Choose a short walk, a lake outing or a campground stay. Hawthorn brings a labyrinth, play areas and wetland observation into the same park visit.

  • Walking trails
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Playground
  • Picnic shelter

Vigo County Parks & Recreation

6067 E. Old Maple Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803

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Terre Haute

City parks & recreation

Maple Avenue Nature Park

A lakeside trail with fishing and picnic shelters.

  • Restrooms
  • Gazebo
  • Picnic shelter
  • Playground
  • Fishing

Terre Haute Parks & Recreation Department

500 Maple Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47804

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Otter Creek beside stone mill remains after the Markle Mill dam removal

Otter Creek at Markle Mill after dam removal · 2024 · Photo: Ecosystems Connection Institute

History & picnics

Markle Mill Park

Explore a historic mill site beside Otter Creek, with picnic areas, a gazebo and playground. Interpretive signs introduce the site's past.

  • Picnic tables
  • Gazebo
  • History
  • Playground
  • Fishing

Vigo County Parks & Recreation

4905 N. Mill Dam Road, Terre Haute, IN 47805

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Southwest Vigo County

Woods & camping

Prairie Creek Park

Make a woodland walk part of your camping or picnic day. Prairie Creek combines a campground, play area and nearby Elliott Woods Nature Preserve.

  • Walking trails
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Playground
  • Picnic shelter

Vigo County Parks & Recreation

3230 West French Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47802

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Wading birds in Wabashiki wetland

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Nature & wildlife

Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Area

Watch the wetland from Dewey Point or plan a longer marked-trail outing. This state wildlife area has different access rules from a city recreation park.

  • Walking trails
  • Birdwatching
  • Wildlife
  • Fishing
  • Boat launch

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

3286 Darwin Rd., West Terre Haute, IN 47885

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