Rentals -
Equipment & Facilities
At Eagle Creek, there are lots to rent out -
shelters, boats, bikes, and more!
Eagle Creek Outfitters is your one-stop shop for outdoor recreation at Eagle Creek Park! Start your self-guided tour by renting a single/double/pedal kayak, canoe, sup board, paddle boat, small jon boat, small pontoon boat, or E-bike down at the Marina.
During summertime, we offer Guided Sunset Paddles on Tuesday evenings. Daily Specials are available June through August
Team-building programs are also available. They can vary in length from 2 hours to half-day experiences, and can be customized for large groups. All paddling and safety gear is provided with every piece of equipment.
Eagle Creek Outfitters also sells beverages, snacks, ice cream bars/cones, and live bait (night crawlers, red worms, and bee moths), and has restrooms on-site.
GENERAL HOURS OF OPERATION: (CHECK OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR EXACT DATES)
April – Friday 12pm–7pm, Sat & Sun 10am–7pm
May – Mon-Fri 12pm–7pm, Sat & Sun 10am–7pm
June & July – Mon-Fri 9am–8pm, Sat & Sun 8am–8pm
August – Mon-Fri 10am–8pm, Sat & Sun 9am–8pm
September – Mon–Fri 12Pm–7pm, Sat & Sun 10am–7pm
October – Friday 12pm–6pm, Sat & Sun 10am–6pm
(LAST RENTAL 1 HOUR PRIOR TO CLOSE)
317.327.7130
Bark Park
The Gilmer Canine Companion Zone (CCZ) has two five-acre sections that are used alternately to allow the turf to rest. The alternate CCZ can be rented for private gatherings or special events. Call 327.7110 (option 5) to make your reservation.
Private rental: $50/hour (2-hour minimum)
Special events: $250/day plus $1 per dog
Indoor Retreat Facilities
Eagle Creek Park’s Hideaway and Marina Overlook facilities offer a beautiful retreat for reunions, picnics, corporate outings, weddings and/or receptions all year-round. For more information on both facilities, call 317.327.7193. Please also review the Indoor Facility Rental Policies
This rustic ranch is over 100 years old and surrounded by pristine forest. The Eagle’s Hideaway is ideal for weddings, reunions, and corporate events. The facility includes multiple rooms, two restrooms, a large kitchen, and an outdoor space with picnic tables and a grill. Tables and chairs are provided as part of your rental. Please note that setup and teardown is the responsibility of the renter and must take place within your rented timeframe. Operation hours are 8 am – 8 pm. All rentals must be at least 3 hours.
For more information about this rental facility, including images of the space: Eagle’s Hideaway.pdf
This facility has a beautiful view of Eagle Creek Reservoir and is climate controlled. The Marina Overlook is ideal for smaller events, family reunions, graduation parties, and business meetings. Restrooms are attached to the outside of the building and are shared with the general public. Tables and chairs are provided as part of your rental. Please note that setup and teardown is the responsibility of the renter and must take place within your rented timeframe. Operation hours are 8 am – 8 pm (April – Sept) and 8 am – 6 pm (Oct – March). All rentals must be at least 3 hours.
For more information about this rental facility, including images of the space: Marina Overlook.pdf
Meeting & Workshop Space
The Earth Discovery Center’s exhibit hall, wet and dry lab classrooms are open to groups from November–March in need of space for business meetings or workshops. However, it is not available for weddings, reunions, or parties.
Before renting, please review the Rental Facility Policies.
Rental rates (cost is per hour):
Earth Discovery Center – during the off season only November-March. Not available for weddings, reunions, or parties. For availability please call 317-327-7148.
Exhibit hall: $100
Dry lab classroom: $55
Wet lab classroom: $35
Park Office Conference Room – for availability please call 317-327-7110.
7840 W. 56th St.
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, $50/day
Shelters
The park has 15 covered shelters available to accommodate anywhere from 40–200 people for gatherings. All of these reserved shelters have at least one grill and come equipped with picnic tables. Some have a playground and public restrooms nearby, and others are handicap accessible and come with electricity. For more information on shelter rentals, call 317.327.7110.
Note: Since the park hosts many events like walks, runs, and triathlons during the hours of 7–11am, be advised that if you reserve a shelter on a day that the park has an event during those hours, we suggest you arrive after 11am that day. The Beach and Earth Discovery Center shelters, as well as the Marina building will run from 11am to dusk on event days.
Shelter A (Walnut Grove) or B
50′ × 30′; accommodates 100 people; has attached public restroom; handicap accessible; and 2 electrical outlets (4 plugs); 1 double-sided grill (13″ × 29″); approximately 15 picnic tables; playground nearby.
$135 Marion County resident / $160 non-resident
Circle C or D
45′ × 25′; accommodates 80 people; public restrooms 500 feet from the shelter; each have 4 electrical outlets (8 plugs); 1 double-sided grill (13″ × 29″); approximately 10 picnic tables.
$135 Marion County resident / $160 non-resident
Reed's Place (Shelter E)
45′ × 25′; accommodates 80 people; trail located next to port-o-let leads to a public restroom at Shelter G; port-o-let 450 feet from shelter; 4 electrical outlets (8 plugs); 1 double-sided grill (13″ × 29″); approximately 10 picnic tables.
$135 Marion County resident / $160 non-resident
Hardwood Ridge (Shelter G)
45′ × 25′; accommodates 80 people; public restroom 45 feet from shelter; 4 electrical outlets (8 plugs); 1 double-sided grill (14″ × 18″); approximately 10 picnic tables.
$135 Marion County resident / $160 non-resident
Pine Grove (Shelter H)
45′ × 25′; accommodates 60 people; public restroom 80 feet from shelter; 4 electrical outlets (8 plugs); 1 double-sided grill (14″ × 18″); approximately 10 picnic tables.
$135 Marion County resident / $160 non-resident
Mt. Pleasant South/Middle/North
Each shelter is 45′ × 25′; accommodates 80 people; the area adjacent to each will hold 100 people; public pit toilet available; handicap accessible; South has 2 electrical outlets (4 plugs); Middle has 2 electrical outlets (4 plugs); North has 4 electrical outlets (8 plugs); each shelter has 2 grills (16″ × 16″); approximately 10 picnic tables; playground nearby.
$135 Marion County resident / $160 non-resident
Lilly Lake
28′ hexagon; accommodates 40 people; public restroom 150 feet from shelter; 2 electrical outlets (4 plugs); 1 grill (13″ × 29″) approximately 8 picnic tables.
$135 Marion County resident / $160 non-resident
Beach Shelter
Shelter is available 10am – dusk (unless triathlon is scheduled); 80′ × 40′; accommodates 200 people; public restroom located at the beach house; handicap accessible; lights and 2 electrical outlets (4 plugs); approximately 24 picnic tables.
$285.00 for Marion county / nonresident $340.00 rental time is 10am – dusk.
Earth Discovery Center Shelter
40′ hexagon; accommodates 80 people; public restroom located at the Earth Discovery Center (open Mon-Sat til 5pm, Sun 1-5pm); no electricity; 1 – 28″ × 36″ grill; approximately 10 picnic tables; great rental area for school groups and Go-Ape adventures.
$135 Marion County resident/ $160 non-resident
Dandy Trail Shelter
40′ hexagon; accommodates 80 people; port-o-let available in parking lot; approximately 10 picnic tables; 28″ × 36″ grill, parking free with shelter rental. No electricity available at Dandy Trail Shelter
$135 Marion County resident / $160 non-resident