In addition to the amenity area and open spaces in The Willows, there are many parks located in nearby Zionsville.

For more park information, please visit Zionsville Parks at http://www.zionsville-in.gov/parks/index.php?pg=home
 

Starkey Nature Park

This 77-acre park, located a quarter-mile southwest of the village, is the largest park in Zionsville. StarkeyPark is named for Lucile Starkey who bequeathed a major portion of the land to the Town in 1974 for use as a nature park. The park's wooded and open bottom land along Eagle Creek offers scenic beauty, hiking trails, nature study, picnicking, and perfect settings for photography. Youth and adult educational programs are offered throughout the year. This park is a restricted-use nature conservancy.

Lincoln Park

This one-acre park is nestled in the village. Abraham Lincoln, on his way to Washington, D.C.to be inaugurated to the Presidency of the United States, stopped to visit in 1861. The tranquil setting is ideal for a quiet
interlude. The gazebo at the north end of the park is used for weddings, summer concerts, and other special events. Other amenities include picnic tables, benches, a fountain, and a memorial dedicated to Abraham Lincoln.

Jennings Field

This 10-acre park, located northwest of downtown, was donated in 1977 by Bill Jennings, the developer of an adjacent housing development. It contains four, multi-use athletic fields, a refreshment building with restroom facilities, a picnic shelter, and a playground area. 

Lions Park

The Zionsville Lions Club operates this 18-acre recreational facility. The
park consists of seven baseball and softball diamonds are lighted sand
volleyball court, an enclosed shelter house, a covered picnic facility, a
gazebo, and the Lions Club Community Building.  Two lighted tennis courts are located on the east side of the village, adjacent to LionsPark. The one-acre mini-park also includes a tennis practice area and an extensive playground which is a favorite of local
children.

Mulberry Fields

This 38-acre parcel was purchased by the Town in 2003. A conceptual plan has been prepared. It includes multi-use athletic fields, a skate park, splash park, sledding hill, and trails. The preservation of the original Farmstead is also being planned. Funding sources are being explored.

Dow AgroSciences donated this 18-acre property bordering Eagle Creek in 2001. A Recreational Trails Program grant in the amount of $62,800 assisted in the development of the park. The park contains a parking lot, a handicap accessible path from the parking lot to Eagle Creek, and a hiking trail along Eagle Creek back to the parking lot. This property is just south of Lions Park, across State Road 334.

Elm Street Green

This 15.5-acre property consists of meadows, flood plain, and wooded areas along Eagle Creek. The property is located off Elm Street on the eastern border of the historic village area. The property is currently undeveloped.

American Legion Trail Crossing

The local American Legion Post donated this two-acre property in 1998. The park is adjacent to the Zionsville Rail Trail. Plans have been developed for the park to be a remembrance to honor those Zionsville citizens who have served our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Efforts are being made to secure funding.

Robert Carter donated this eight-acre property in 1999. The park is adjacent to the Zionsville Rail Trail and will eventually offer playground equipment, picnic areas, and open space.

In 2001, Zionsville Community Schools donated this10-acre property, located behind EagleElementary School. The park offers nature trails, wooded areas, flood plain areas, and an outdoor classroom.

This nature park consist of 23 forested acres. Robert Carter donated 16 acres in 1995 and seven acres were donated by LEFBO in 2001. The nature park will be developed with a footbridge over Eagle Creek and hiking trails.

Located at 690 Beech Street, the facility is leased from Zionsville
Community Schools. The facility offers nature programs and exhibits. For more information, call 317-873-8950. Hours of operation: Saturday 10 a.m. - ­5 p.m. and Sunday 12­5 p.m. Admission is free.
www.zionnaturecenter.org

TownHallPark

This park offers easy access to the Zionsville Rail Trail and is located
behind ZionsvilleTown Hall at 1100 West Oak Street. A shelter house is
located on the property.

Village Corner

This 1,400 square foot pocket park is at the corner of Cedar and Main
Streets, in the center of downtown Zionsville. Established in 2001, it is a restful bit of greenspace with benches and plantings. Village Corner is used for "Santa Claus" during the Christmas in Village celebration. The park also includes a street clock with carillon and an historical marker.

Wetland Area

In 2001 Robert Carter donated nearly 20 acres of wetlands. The completed park will include a parking lot and a boardwalk pathway through the wetland, which will connect to the Zionsville Rail Trail.