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    • Murphy Park
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      • Campground
      • Nature Vlog
    • Penguin Park
    • Pock Park
  • Pavilion Center
  • Shelter Rental
  • Splash Pad
  • Programs
  • Explorer Camp
  • Contact Us
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Meet the Staff
  • Employee
  • GaGa Ball Rules
  • Concerts at the Parks

Washington Township Park - Avon, IN​

The purpose of Washington Township Parks is to serve our community while contributing to the physical, mental and emotional well-being of all of our visitors! Washington Township Parks manages and maintains 160 acres of property which encompasses a vast array of recreation opportunities.

The Park provides opportunities for both structured and spontaneous play by way of our facilities, preserved wooded areas, and open green space. The Park has four covered picnic facilities
, a 24 ft. gazebo, two playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, basketball court, horseshoe pits, an outdoor fitness station, Pavilion Center, indoor wedding/event venue, two stocked fishing ponds, an outdoor amphitheater, a splash pad, a Paw Park with 3 separate fenced in areas for all sizes of dogs, 5 plus miles of trails, and the historic 1876 Whipple Iron Truss Bridge.


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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On any given day, park staff can be found at our various park properties.  If you would like to talk to someone in person please call and make an appointment.
​317-745-0785
General Main Park Hours:
October 1st - March 31st
7:00am - 7:00pm
April 1st - September 30th
7:00am - 9:00pm
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​Murphy Aquatic Park NOW OPEN!

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Use the links below to learn more about how your family can enjoy Murphy Aquatic Park this summer.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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The Harvest Moon Festival will be on October 1st, 2022. Washington Township Parks and Recreation Department, Avon Parks and Recreation, and the Avon Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to bring our a community a great day filled with many festive activities for your family to enjoy. This festival is replacing the Avon Community Heritage Festival. We hope that, TOGETHER, we can bring our community an even bigger and better event for years to come. 

As we have more information about schedule, event registrations and logistics, we will be sure to keep the site up to date.  We can't wait to see everyone out at the parks on October 1st, 2022.
The 2022 Ghosts & Goblins event is a FREE Community Event.
Join us at Washington Township Park for a spooky fun time.

1:00-3:00pm will be for families with children ages 7 & under.
3:00-7:00pm will be open for families with children 8 & up.

Come enjoy trick or treating at booths hosted by local vendors. We'll have food trucks on site, bounce houses, a Harry Potter mini train, a haunted slide and more.

​Kayak Passes
Get your Kayak Pass today and boat on any of our three lakes at Washington Township Park and Pecar Park!
​A $5 pass is good from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Register Here
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Have you visited our Splash Pad? What is better than FREE fun? Click for more information!
Want to learn more about our 4 covered shelters? Go to the PARKS tab at the top of the page.
We have 4 camps through out the year. Learn more!
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

See you in the park!
Main Park:
​115 S. county road 575
Avon, Indiana 46123
Pecar Park/Pock Woods:
5203 E. County road 150 North
​Avon, Indiana 46123
Nature Center hours
m-f 10am-6pm
Murphy Park:
753 S CO Rd 625 E Avon, IN 46123

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Telephone

317.745.07​85