Idle Park

"Cool little park. I would totally come here to clear my head or just chat with a friend. Cool concept that should be replicated to get more greenspace options in the city."

"I love going here, just to chill and watch the traffic. It was clean, even though some vandals have tagged the seats."

"A fantastic concept park, tucked in the triangle between two highways. Sadly, it has been vandalized lately and needs more care. The tree path has filled in beautifully!"

"I give this place five stars (rare for me) because it goes against the grain of everything. It’s hidden, yet it stands out. It’s easy to overlook, yet hard to forget. It has a simple name, yet a distinction all of its own. Indianapolis isn’t known as a quirky city, but this small park puts Indy on the map without even trying to. It’s a park with a small trail leading to...wait for it...a major interchange of two interstates. But I realized that I was looking at a moving snapshot of America. While the sound of traffic can be annoying sometimes, the hum of trucks and cars on the freeways here almost sounds like the waves of an ocean. It’s a different kind of peace here. Serenity in the middle of busyness. Slowing my mind down in the midst of speeding traffic. This park is ingenious. Kudos to all who planned and designed Idle Park. Well done, my friends."

"This is a beautiful, but small, park\greenspace in the Fountain Square area of Indianapolis. Free street parking is available on Virginia Avenue. If you do have to park a block or two away, the Indianapolis Culture Trail easily connects you to the park The entrance to the park is on the south side of Virginia Avenue and leads you down a brief shrubbery flanked path with several roughly cut trees that have been made into benches. At the end of the path is a set of stadium-style seats overlooking interstates 65 and 70. The seats do have a little bit of sun shade, but nothing rain proof. The space isn't geared for play, but reflection, as the entry sign notes."