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West Terre Haute

Wetlands & wildlife

Bicentennial Park & Dewey Point

Discover Wabash River bottomlands from the Dewey Point trailhead. This county park connects visitors with the wider Wabashiki landscape and its wildlife habitat.

  • Walking trails
  • Birdwatching
  • Wildlife

Vigo County Parks & Recreation

40 S Schley Place, West Terre Haute, IN 47885

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North Vigo County

Nature & wildlife

Bushnell's North Star Woods

Explore woodland near Sulphur Creek at a preserve connected to the history of the Lost Creek Settlement. A shelter and parking area support visits while the trail network continues to develop.

  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife

Ouabache Land Conservancy

4500 N. Hunt St., Terre Haute, IN 47805

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Stone arches and shaded porches of the pavilion at Collett Park

Collett Park pavilion · 2011 · Photo: Nyttend

City parks & recreation

Collett Park

A north-side park for a walk, playground stop or gathering around the historic pavilion. Start here for a shorter outing close to neighborhood streets.

  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Tennis
  • Walking trails
  • Picnic shelter

Terre Haute Parks & Recreation Department

700 Maple Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47804

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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

Wikimedia Commons; see Sources & photo credits for attribution and license.

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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South Vigo County

Mountain biking

Griffin Bike Park

A dedicated mountain-bike destination with trails, skills areas and organized rides. Choose terrain for your riding ability and check the park's condition updates first.

  • Mountain biking
  • Walking trails
  • Pump track
  • Bike skills area

Vigo County Parks & Recreation

10700 Bono 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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West Vigo County

Nature & wildlife

Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve

Walk through restored prairie and mature woodland, with ravines, seasonal wildflowers and Little Sugar Creek along the preserve's edge.

  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife

Ouabache Land Conservancy

3635 W. Concannon Ave., West Terre Haute, IN 47885

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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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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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Riley area

Trails

Riley Spur Trail

Use the county's published trail map to plan your route in the Riley area. Confirm current access and conditions with Vigo County Parks.

  • Walking trails

Vigo County Parks & Recreation

Riley area, Vigo County. Consult the county trail map for access points and current routes.

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South Vigo County

Trails & wildlife

Ruble Park

Natural trails through woods and grassland, with three published entrances. Pick an entrance and route together before heading into this larger landscape.

  • Walking trails
  • Birdwatching
  • Wildlife
  • Boardwalk
  • Restrooms

Vigo County Parks & Recreation

400 East Dallas Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47802

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Historical 2010 aerial view of Memorial Stadium and the paths and trees of Veterans Memorial Park around it

Memorial Stadium and surrounding park grounds · Historical photo · 2010 · Photo: Tcampbell

City parks & recreation

Veterans Memorial Park

An interpretive walking loop beside the stadium.

  • Walking trails

Terre Haute Parks & Recreation Department

3300 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803

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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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