Idle Park

I give this place five stars (rare for me) because it goes against the grain of everything. It’s hidden, yet it stands out. It’s easy to overlook, yet hard to forget. It has a simple name, yet a distinction all of its own. Indianapolis isn’t known as a quirky city, but this small park puts Indy on the map without even trying to. It’s a park with a small trail leading to...wait for it...a major interchange of two interstates. But I realized that I was looking at a moving snapshot of America. While the sound of traffic can be annoying sometimes, the hum of trucks and cars on the freeways here almost sounds like the waves of an ocean. It’s a different kind of peace here. Serenity in the middle of busyness. Slowing my mind down in the midst of speeding traffic. This park is ingenious. Kudos to all who planned and designed Idle Park. Well done, my friends.

I love going and listening the traffic drive by in the evening. Its very relaxing. This was me and my husband fav place to go and spend some quiet time together. He passsed away on 3/6/24 i had a candlelite visual there for him

A fantastic concept park, tucked in the triangle between two highways. Sadly, it has been vandalized lately and needs more care. The tree path has filled in beautifully!

Cool little park. I would totally come here to clear my head or just chat with a friend. Cool concept that should be replicated to get more greenspace options in the city.

If you don't mind the noise of the highway, this is a pretty cool little place to sit and think. It's obviously not the safest place after dark though.