Geist Reservoir area aerial by Carol M. Highsmith, September 19, 2016

Family

Things to do in Fishers with kids

4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.

Family-friendly ideas around Fishers, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.

Playgrounds

12 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.

  • Hoosier Woods0.3 mi from downtown
  • Billericay Park0.8 mi from downtown
  • Brooks School Park1.3 mi from downtown
See all 12 →

Libraries

Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.

  • Fishers LibraryFive Municipal Drive
See all 1 →

Picnic spots

Day-use areas for a family picnic.

  • Mississinewa Lake52 mi north
  • Cagles Mill Lake60 mi southwest
  • Salamonie Lake60 mi north
See all 25 →

Wildlife and nature

Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.

  • Mississinewa Lake52 mi north
  • Cagles Mill Lake60 mi southwest
  • Salamonie Lake60 mi north
See all 21 →

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Questions

What is there to do in Fishers with kids?

Playgrounds (12), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (25), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.

What can kids do in Fishers for free?

Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.

What can families do in Fishers when it rains or it’s hot?

Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.

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