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DePauw Nature Park
1400 W County Road 125 S, Greencastle, IN 46135, United States
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Ch
Review №1

Sometimes you just got to stop and smell the roses Enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had a great time ️

Ry
Review №2

Feels more rocky mountain wilderness than Indiana. Desolate with a cearwater pond full of fish. Peaceful, quiet, long trails. Great place to ride mountain bikes. Creek bordering west side of quarry great for kids to cool off in. Its like a vacation from Indy but only 45 min West of it. Oh and...FREE! :) P.S. Stay for stunning sunset views from the atop the quarry

Sc
Review №3

Great place to go to get out of town and enjoy nature. Trails are nicely laid out and maps labeled with different levels of difficulty. Great place to bird watch or other wildlife or have picnic. Wooded are and open space for kite flying or to throw a frisbee. Covered deck with seating. Kids love this place, pet friendly.

Ch
Review №4

Enjoyed the afternoon and the beautiful scenery Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the roses

Mi
Review №5

Well maintained. Trails are well groomed all year round. Easy hiking with great views.

Am
Review №6

Absolutely love, has everything you could ask for in a park!

jo
Review №7

Very beautiful park. It has a lot of different trails, some around the quarry and some that follow the river and into the forest. Great for families and pet friendly.

Am
Review №8

Beautiful park! Rock mountains like out West. Clear water lakes.

Ro
Review №9

Nice wide well maintained paths and lovely views.

ga
Review №10

It is truly always a delight to work at the Prindle Institute for Ethics. The state of the art facility is gorgeous and set apart from the rest of the administrative buildings and classrooms in a curated segment of nature. Super peaceful vibes and accommodating staff. DePauw scholars I’ve worked with who have taken courses at the Center have all given positive reviews.

Ga
Review №11

Absolutely one of the best things in greencastle. Though small, it easily competes with your typical state park. No entrance fee, and its regularly maintained.

Je
Review №12

Always beautiful and well kept, just wish bathrooms were available all the time.

br
Review №13

Beautiful place and close to home! Definitely will be going back to visit.

Va
Review №14

Stunning park, nothing like it in Indiana! I had to double check location to see if this was still in Indiana! Very unique foliage and rock formations. Not to mention the small pools of water on the inside of the bowl full of animal life.

ch
Review №15

My favorite place so far in Indiana! So pretty such good energy

Jo
Review №16

Great view just make sure you take a picture if the map

Ro
Review №17

So peaceful. Love it

An
Review №18

It has a lot of trails and its very beautiful there.

Ma
Review №19

I was really pleasantly surprised on how nice this park was. The quarry area is beautiful and really unique. Its very diverse in the style of scenery you will see.

Se
Review №20

Absolutely beautiful. Its definitely a rugged ride, but its my favorite place that I have ever ridden my bike (but definitely not for the faint of heart or unprepared.) Beautiful views from all sides of the quarry, and a bunch of great wooded trails and river trails. You cant miss this.

St
Review №21

Its amazing! Great for kids and the dogs a like

Pe
Review №22

Not sure if I should brag about this place....it might become more crowded. Lol. We like this place very much. Well marked trails, variety to chose from. Nothing too long either. You can easily add to your distance if needed. Grat spot for bird enthusiasts as well.

Mi
Review №23

I love the many different trails!

A
Review №24

Its beautiful and we saw a lot of wildlife today :)

Ni
Review №25

Beautiful well maintained park. Lots of interesting sights. Easy to hike!

Ro
Review №26

What a wonderful Park, a lot of hiking trails by a beautiful River and it was peaceful and so quiet. I got my internal batteries charged up. Lol Defiantly Will be going back!! Would reccomend!!

To
Review №27

State is level 4 opening, while Nature Park bathrooms are still closed. This is unacceptable for people with kids, or walking from far distance to park and may need the restroom.

De
Review №28

Great variety of trails for running/hiking/biking. My favorite trail goes along the Big Walnut Creek.

Ma
Review №29

Great hiking trails, not too many people, unique setting. Great place for the family to get a little outside fun!

Th
Review №30

Love this nature park. Nice place to get some peace.

Ka
Review №31

My family and I love coming here. My boys tell me were going on an adventure every time we pull in

St
Review №32

Its a great place to see landscape recovery and take a nice walk.

Am
Review №33

This park is amazing. The results are well taken care of and there are a variety of different reasons to run, walk or bike. The results are beautiful too which makes it better.

De
Review №34

The best use of an old quarry. I love walking the rim trail every time I visit since it offers a great view of everything.

Ri
Review №35

Like the Badlands....only in our backyards.

Po
Review №36

Nice trails and an unusual landscape

Cl
Review №37

Beautiful park, well maintained. Enjoy nature and some peace and quiet.

C
Review №38

Always beautiful. Very well taken care of. Def. One of the best gems on DePauw campus!

Jo
Review №39

Walk, run, bike, hike, pet friendly, & free. What the hell else could you want out of a park,?

Co
Review №40

Easy trails... Fantastic staff... Very nice above and beyond.

M.
Review №41

This was my first time there and I am hooked! Beautiful scenery, well tended trails and smiling faces!

Ki
Review №42

Great place to walk trails. Peaceful area

Ly
Review №43

Had a great time with my boyfriends little sister. The trails where beautiful!

Pa
Review №44

Hidden gem in Central Indiana! Walk the rim of a quarry and the floor of a quarry. Unique experience.

Am
Review №45

Beautiful sights.

Lo
Review №46

I love to walking trough the woods! And I feel safe!

Lu
Review №47

Gorgeous views, 10 miles of nice clear trails

Mi
Review №48

Incredible place. Love the trail system.

et
Review №49

I walk here everyday the indoor track is closed. It is free, has developed trails, nice parking and is very safe. The hardest work out is the rim trail around the abandon gravel pit. Step grade. The remaining trails are creekside. All trails are wooded and much to experience in both flora and fauna.

Da
Review №50

Hands down one of the best places in our town.

He
Review №51

Beautiful place. Nice and peaceful.

Ju
Review №52

Love taking our dog Charlie here. Everyone we meet seems to enjoy the visit! Beautiful environment. Thank you very much!

Am
Review №53

Quiet & relaxing. Great place to get exercise & enjoy nature.

De
Review №54

Gorgeous place for a walk with very well maintained trails.

Da
Review №55

Good place to take the family

Do
Review №56

A great place to hike. 4.5 stars.

Be
Review №57

Such a great place to walk and relax

An
Review №58

Beautiful place to take family and just get away from it all.

Br
Review №59

My wife and I love it, we are lucky to have a son live nearby, do the visits are extra special

Mi
Review №60

Great place to walk around

Da
Review №61

Really nice and super clean! Loved it!

Mi
Review №62

Nice trails

Da
Review №63

Park like stting with various nature trails.

Be
Review №64

Great place to go for a walk jog ride and to get rooted right into nature an has a very informative welcome center

Br
Review №65

Take our Ms. Rosie for walks there, she is part bloodhound so it takes a long time since she has to smell everything along the way. She loves it and so do we.

Jo
Review №66

Come, be transported to a place that will take your mind off your worries. Stunning views for trail running, as well as hiking. A old rock quarry, with trails on both the upper rim and along the waters edge. Enjoy!

Ch
Review №67

Great place to explore with kids!

Ma
Review №68

Nice lil park and pretty view

Am
Review №69

We love it here! Nice paths, turkey vultures that are possibly susceptible to mind control, great picnic spots, and a pretty creek.

bu
Review №70

Beautiful trails. Very nicely maintained.

St
Review №71

Great place to get away for walk jog bike ride

Ke
Review №72

Amazing trails near big Walnut Creek and around old quarry! Well maintained!

Ch
Review №73

Beautiful, secluded park out of an old quarry. Miles of trails great for bikes, dogs, and hiking. I come here almost weekly in the summer

Ma
Review №74

What a gem. Really beautiful park and a lot of effort has obviously been put into the upkeep and maintenance. Check out the river while you are there.

Je
Review №75

Its a nice place to walk. Thats about all I saw. No fishing for sure, maybe no bicycles too?

Kr
Review №76

Beautiful place for hiking, nature and taking pictures

Al
Review №77

I love the nature trails, and you can see a lot of wildlife there. My dogs love it too :)

Fe
Review №78

Beautiful. Well laid out

Aa
Review №79

Beautiful! One of the cleanest public places I have ever visited.

We
Review №80

A free, clean, and pretty nature park. You can picnic here. Many shade on most trails. Suggest to park at the behind parking lot.

De
Review №81

Just beautiful and serene.

Wy
Review №82

Nice park !

Ka
Review №83

Nice trails. Bring the bug spray in spring, summer and early fall.

Br
Review №84

Nice place for hiking. Variety of scenery and an impressive view from the top of the quarry.

Mr
Review №85

Beautiful place

ji
Review №86

This is an old stone quarry. Lots of hiking and bike trails ~8 miles I think. Never crowded.

Ne
Review №87

Great hiking on well maintained crushed gravel paths. Scenic views including overlooks, creekside trail, wooded trails, and quarry bottom path with pond.

Pa
Review №88

Very enjoyable.

Co
Review №89

This is a lovely place to spend an afternoon. The trails are well marked and maintained.

Sc
Review №90

Great place for a hike.

Je
Review №91

Beautiful place to relax and unwind while getting some exercise and breathing fresh air!

st
Review №92

Run, walk, and bike trails. Great views, I love to run here.

Br
Review №93

Well kept nature park with something for all!

Jo
Review №94

Great place for a nice fall hike!

Ch
Review №95

Beautiful trails

Al
Review №96

Beautiful place to walk :)

Br
Review №97

Trails you can walk, jog, view nature. Awesome place to learn more about nature

Da
Review №98

Great outdoor experience.

Je
Review №99

Staff was extremely rude. Don’t think I will come back.

jo
Review №100

Great place to walk and see nature

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  • Address:1400 W County Road 125 S, Greencastle, IN 46135, United States
  • Site:https://www.depauw.edu/discover/campus/naturepark/
  • Phone:+1 765-658-1076
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–8pm
  • Tuesday:7am–8pm
  • Wednesday:7am–8pm
  • Thursday:7am–8pm
  • Friday:7am–8pm
  • Saturday:7am–8pm
  • Sunday:7am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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