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  • Home
  • Parks
    • Murphy Aquatic Park
    • Paw Park
    • Pecar Park Nature Center
    • Pock Park
  • Pavilion Center
  • Pickleball
  • Programs
  • Explorer Camp
    • Camp Registration
    • Counselor Hub >
      • Counselor Perks
      • Job Descriptions
      • Apply Now
    • Spring Break Camp
    • Summer Camp >
      • Little Explorer Preschool Camp
      • Explorer Kto3
      • Explorer 4to6
      • Indiana Junior Master Naturalist Camp
      • MAP Swim Camp
    • Day Camps
  • Explorer Extended Care
  • Hiring
  • Contact Us
  • Meet the Staff
  • Employee
  • NEW Park Maps
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Washington Township Park
Avon, IN
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Main Park Hours:
7:00am - 9:00pm
317-745-0785

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The purpose of Washington Township Parks located in Avon, Indiana is to serve our community while contributing to the physical, mental and emotional well-being of all of our visitors. Washington Township Parks currently manages and maintains approximately 275 acres of property which encompasses a vast array of recreation opportunities. The park system provides opportunities for both structured and spontaneous play by way of our facilities, programming, preserved wooded areas, trails, and open green space.

​The park system has 3 developed parks including Washington Township Park, Pecar Park with Pock Woods, and Murphy Park. Within these parks, you'll find covered picnic facilities, playgrounds, a nature center with an array of animals, sand volleyball, basketball,
three stocked fishing ponds, an outdoor amphitheater, a splash pad, a three-sectioned dog park, miles of trails, the historic 1876 Whipple Iron Truss Bridge, primitive campgrounds and an outdoor aquatic facility. Another highlight is our Pavilion Center, a special events venue that is perfect for weddings.

Washington Township Parks Department provides a large number of year-round programming. These programs bring the community together through shared interests. In addition to programs, we also offer before & after school care at all K-6 Avon Community Schools, summer break, fall break, spring break, and winter break camps. These camps provide educational opportunities through hands-on exploration of our treasured natural resources. Our camp offers flexible options for enrollment, affordable childcare, and an extensive array of activities each day. In the summer, camp operates 100% outdoors.

Whatever the intended purpose of you stopping by our website today, we hope it leads to you coming in to enjoy our beautiful Park!
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MISSION: The mission of Washington Township Parks & Recreation Department is to grow the legacy of service to our community with:
  • Spontaneous and structured play providing family and personal growth
  • Creative and responsible promotion of healthy lifestyles
  • Good stewardship of the environment and historic structures
  • Helpful, efficient and empowered employees


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Washington Township Parks has opportunities for all types of volunteering. If you’re looking to be outside and help with landscape maintenance, invasive weed pulling, planting in our gardens, cutting back trails, or helping feed the animals, then we’ve got opportunities for you! How about decorating or helping with programs at the park, water park or nature center?
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Washington Township Park
115 S. County Road 575 E
Avon, IN 46123
Pecar Park/Pock Woods
5203 E. County Road 150 N
Avon, IN 46123

Nature Center Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm

Murphy Aquatic Park
753 S. County Road 625 E
Avon, IN 46123

Park Phone: 317-745-0785