Eagle Creek Park Beach

We were not even in the water for more than 5 minutes, being respectful. Me and my husband were just floating around in one place and I had my arms around his shoulders. Well one of the lifeguards though none of the other ones was saying anything decided to make a big deal about us and told us to get off of each other. We were not being nasty or anything and I’m sorry but if it was such a big deal why didn’t the other 3 lifeguards say anything?! Waste of money and time, just sad.

Wonderful large seasonal lake beach for swimming, with picnic areas and bleachers in the grass to set items, 'sandy' strip at the lake for playing / sitting. Water slope is gradual and I can barely touch in the deepest area at the back. The water is murky but I love lake swimming, the soft water, serenity, tree lined lake views! There's no cost to swim here, once you pay gate admission for the park (or a membership pass). It's less busy than pools, quiet, spacious and affordable. Great for cooling off, swimming, families and all ages! Fully staffed with lifeguards, following the same hours of operation and procedures as other Indy Parks swimming pools: 11-6 T, Wed., Thur., Sat., 11-8 Fri., 12-6 Sunday. Fairly handicapped accessible, with a ramp as well as stairs to the beach. The building is old but the restrooms and showers have been tidy, some sand/ dirt when it's busy. Look for the sign for swimming beach and rowing center, closer to 56th street entrance. Adjacent to a large reservable shelter area, newer small playground, large parking lot and port o lets.

Ok real talk... this place was pretty sad. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was dead, except for families grilling out. It was a nice day. The rest of the park was nice to walk through. The main shelter at the beach looks like a poorly-maintained artifact of the Escobar era. The guy there said they serve 2 things: chips and Airheads. .. Likely also leftover from the 80s. Is it a tiny roped-off area of water with maybe 2 feet of sand preceding the grody, mushy shoreline, where 3 lifeguards are fighting the urge to fall asleep? Absolutely. Is it a BEACH? Highly questionable. Plus, $7 for vehicles to enter is diabolical. Goose poop everywhere, rusty trashcans, patchy/muddy grass... Wes Montgomery didn't die for this. 😭 Indy Parks, do better.

Went to the concert on the beach. Music was very relaxing especially with the water beside us. Got to sit where we wanted. Would have liked some more vendors with food but you can bring your own food.

I really love this place, Eagle Creek is a very nice park to spend time with friends and family, lots of space, picnic tables, parking, all around a fun time.