PLEASANT RUN TRAIL
Pleasant Run Trail is a 6.9-mile long trail that follows Pleasant Run from Ellenberger Park to Garfield Park. The trail also goes through Christian Park, as well as passes Kin Hubbard Memorial, Thomas Carr Howe High School, Harlan Triangle Greenspace, Orange Park, and the conservatory at Garfield Park. Trail users can get on the Red Line at the Garfield Park station along Shelby Street.
LOCATION
County: Marion
City: Indianapolis
Mileage: 6.9
North Endpoint - Specific: Ellenberger Park
South Endpoint - Specific: Garfield Park
Connection to bus, rail: Red Line - Garfield Park Station
Notable Trailheads: Ellenberger Park, Christian Park, Garfield Park
Near to US highways: US Highway 40, US Highway 31, US Highway 52, Interstate 65
Photo courtesy Will Hazen
TRAIL FEATURES
Type of Trail: River Trail
Surface: paved
Uses allowed: biking, walking, hiking
Attractive Features: Follows Pleasant Run through beautiful neighborhoods and historic parks in Indianapolis.
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AGENCY INFORMATION
Indy Parks and Recreation
Indy Parks Customer Service Center, Riverside Park
1720 Burdsal Parkway
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-327-7275
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More Information
From the Indy.Gov website:
The Pleasant Run Trail runs 6.9 miles. It begins at Ellenberger Park, runs through Christian Park, and ends at Garfield Park. All three parks have loop trails, providing an additional two miles of trail.
The trail runs along Pleasant Run Creek, roadways, and sidewalks. The trail connects to facilities such as the Kin Hubbard Memorial and the Garfield Park Conservatory.
Once complete, the Pleasant Run Greenway will run north toward I-70, south toward downtown, and connect to the White River Greenway.