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    • Pecar Park & Nature Center >
      • 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
Pecar Park & Nature Center is home to turtles, African Spurred Tortoises , and various other animals our Park Naturalist is able to bring to the Nature Center.

For those in the community that enjoy sharing space with animals, this indoor Nature Center is a great location to rent for graduation parties, family reunions, etc. 

This beautiful building boasts high peak ceilings, lots of natural light and a serine setting with large windows overlooking the covered back patio and outdoor playground.  It's the perfect space to entertain guests of all ages. ​Nearby you will find a playground, a pond, a large community fire pit, and plenty of green space for your own activities.
  • 8 Primitive campsites
  • Indoor bathroom and shower facilities
  • Playground
  • Community fire pit
  • Nature center with live animals
  • Food prep room in nature center
  • Tables and chairs for the nature center
  • ​Outdoor Classroom
  • Pond
  • Green space
  • ​Geocache
  • Natural prairie and wetland exploration

Campgrounds

The campgrounds are primitive sites only.  Each campsite has a fire ring, a picnic table, and a trash can.  These sites are full sun sites. 

All sites are within walking distance to indoor bathrooms and shower facilities.  The nearby playground, community fire pit, nature center, aviary, and pond are sure to delight all members of your camping party.
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Building and Campsite Rental Information

The nature center may be rented by the hour or for the day between 10am and 9pm.  Campsite rental is $15/night for a Washington Township resident and $25/night for a non-resident.
Kayak passes are available for $5 annually.
Kayaks are not available to rent.
Book the Nature Center
Book a Campsite
Get a Kayak Pass

Nature Center Hours:
(May Vary By Season)

Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm
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Address:​
5203 East County Road 150 North
Avon, IN 46123

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