Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park

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1850 W 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
+1 (317) 923-1331
https://discovernewfields.org

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is a 100-acre rural oasis located in the heart of Indianapolis, dedicated to public interaction, experimentation, and community engagement. Featuring a 35-acre lake, diverse woodlands, wetlands, and the largest native pollinator meadow in Indianapolis, the park serves as a living sculpture park that presents vibrant new artworks for visitors to enjoy.

Funded by the lead gift from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, the park has evolved since 1972 and continues to enhance the visitor experience with innovative outdoor art installations like the new Home Again Exhibition. The park's commitment to contemporary art is further supported by contributions from patrons like Kent Hawryluk, which ensure the ongoing commission of large-scale sculptures and dynamic artistic programming.

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Emily D.
9/6/2025

This beautiful park is in the heart of downtown right by Newfields. There is a lovely trail that goes past Funky Bones (featured in The Fault in Our Stars), through a pollinator meadow, and...

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Jessica M.
7/30/2025

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at Newfields is a great place to find art and nature in the heart of Indianapolis. We stopped by on a Wednesday late afternoon to kill some time and...

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Nicole S.
6/10/2024

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at Newfields is an Indianapolis gem. This park is also called 100 Acres because it sits on 100 acres of land. Whatever you call it, this urban oasis is...

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Eddie C.
6/26/2024

Enjoyed my visit to check out the Home Again exhibition. It has been a while since I visited, and Home Again is a new exhibition in over a decade. The new structures add an interactive component...

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Staci W.
1/28/2025

One of my favorite spots in the summer to go and wander. They have a lot of art to see as you walk around but also plenty of open green spaces to picnic. I love coming here to chill and relax in...

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