Requested dates for use of White River State Park cannot be confirmed until an application is signed, a certificate of insurance, and all fees are received. All applications are subject to review by the White River State Park Development Commission staff. If the requirements of this application are met and a date confirmed, acknowledgment will be sent within seven business days. If you have any questions regarding the application and White River State Park facility rental locations, please call 317-231-0000 (ext. 207) or CLICK DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry directly to our Event Booking Team.
To reserve a date for your event please return: (1) the application, signed (click the GET APPLICATION button to the right of the screen next to your desired rental location) (2) a certificate of insurance (3) any applicable fees as soon as possible to: RE: White River State Park Events Live Nation Worldwide Old National Centre 502 North New Jersey Street Indianapolis, IN 46204
From the Park's Celebration Plaza greenspace stroll west across the Historic Old Washington Street Pedestrian Bridge to arrive at BisonPlaza - just before Indianapolis Zoo's large iron gate backside entrance. Nestled amid seasonal foliage with a magnificent metal bison art statue, this garden plaza creates a unique environment for your next luncheon, reception, or more for up to 50 guests. For availability, please call 317-231-0000, ext. 207 or click DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry.
This is your wide vista of greenspace including open areas of walkways, lawns, and art sculptures (Ex. Totem). Flanked on the west by Celebration Amphitheater and on the north by the NCAA ® Hall of Champions Museum, this destination hosts outdoor festivals and engages Park visitors to the White River. Lanscaped trees, flowers, and shrubs add depth to the Plaza, Historic Central Canal, and White River together. This greenspace offers perfect photo-op views of downtown Indianapolis to the East, White River to the West, Historic Central Canal to the North, and The Governors Lawn to the South . It’s an ideal destination for festivals and receptions accomadating over 10,000 guests within the 40,000 square foot greenspace. As one of the most frequently visited areas of the Park, host your next event with or without the adjoining Amphitheater. For availability, please call 317-231-0000, ext. 207 or click DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry .
Located at the west end of Celebration Plaza greenspace, this destination is available to use with Celebration Plaza or by itself. This area is ideal for special event kick-offs, speaker series, presentations, demonstrations, weddings, reunions, fitness training, or concerts for over 1,500 people. A unique experience with it's own private waterfall, this greenspace offers a gorgeous view of the White River and wildlife. For availability, please call 317-231-0000, ext. 207 or click DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry.
The Governors Lawn (Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park ) opened in August 2003 accommodating over 8,000 people. Complete with a waterfront bandstand, this destination is used for world-class concerts, festivals, and other community events. When the grenspace is not in use for events, you will catch visitors flying kites, catching balls, picnicing, or relaxing. For availability, please call 317-231-0000, ext. 207 or click DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry.
Once a Civil War encampment and training field, Historic Military Park was the site of the first Indiana State Fair. The 14-acre greenspace is in the shape of a military badge located between the Park's Historic Central Canal (Walkway) and IUPUI. It's the site of Indianapolis' largest charity-sponsored walks and runs, concerts, festivals, other special events, picnics, and numerous reunions. For availability, please call 317-231-0000, ext. 207 or click DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry.
This unique destination connecting White River State Park's East and West attractions offers North and South views of the White River with modern sculptures by regional and international artists selected for the Park's outdoor Sculptures in the Park exhitions. Used frequently as the perfect place to walk or enjoy the views of downtown Indianapolis or the flourishing wildlife along the White River, this location is available for private events - day or night. With spacious walkways and grassy areas for table seating, this is an exceptional area for your next special event. For availability, please call 317-231-0000, ext. 207 or click DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry.
This unique destination located on the Historic Pumphouse's South side next to the The Governor's Lawn includes tiered greenspace with Indiana limestone. It is the perfect area for special event kick-offs, presentations, speaker series, movies, fitness training, or weddings. With the Historic Pumphouse as your backdrop, this location accommodates events for over 300 guests. For availability, please call 317-231-0000, ext. 207 or click DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry.
Located on the Historic Pumphouse's North with lush greenspaces and artistically designed hardscapes, this destination is ideal for special event kick-offs, catered events, speaker series, presentations, fitness training, picnics, artisan food-to-table & beverage sampling events, or add this location for your Celebration Plaza event. For availability, please call 317-231-0000, ext. 207 or click DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry.
The name says it all! This oval-shaped greenspace centrally located between the White River State Park's Visitor's Center and Historic Pumphouse accommodates over 400 guests for special events, kick-offs, speaker series, presentations, demonstrations, weddings, fitness training, picnics, or family reunions. For availability, please call 317-231-0000, ext. 207 or click DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry.
Located West of the White River waterfront near White River Parkway (road) and just beyond White River Promenade serving as the backside border of the Indianapolis Zoo, this quaint greenspace is perfect for special event kick-offs, speaker series, fitness training, church services, or weddings for approximately 100 guests. It is complete with terraced limestone stonework providing you a natural elevated seating destination. For availability, please call 317-231-0000, ext. 207 or click DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry.
This photo-op destination on White River State Park's West side across the Historic Old Washington Street Pedestrian Bridge and White River , is located along the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens Southwest backside border. It includes artisticly enhanced covered pavilions accommodating special events, kick-offs, speaker series, presentations, fitness training, weddings, or picnics for over 100 guests. With gorgeous views of White River State Park's East side, White River and it's flourishing wildlife, and Indianapolis downtown, this area engages experiences for memorable events for future generations! For availability, please call 317-231-0000, ext. 207 or click DEBBIE HENNESSEY to e-mail your inquiry.