Eagle’s Hideaway

A Quiet Retreat on the Park’s West Side

The Eagle’s Hideaway is a rustic ranch more than 100 years old, surrounded by pristine Hoosier forest. For many years, it has served as a space to gather, reflect, and find community.

Located at 8901 W. 65th St>, on Eagle Creek’s West Side, this charming facility has a building capacity of 100 people. It is ideal for weddings, reunions, and corporate events.

About the Hideaway

The facility offers multiple rooms, two restrooms, a large kitchen, and an outdoor space equipped with picnic tables and a grill. Reservation information> is contained lower on this page.

Important to Note

Please note that while the Hideaway has electricity, heating/cooling, and Wi-Fi, it does not have A/V equipment on site, and it uses well water that is not potable, so guests should bring their own drinking water.

Hideaway Rental Info

LOCATION:

8901 W 65th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 >

CONTACT:

How to Rent Eagle’s Hideaway

Rental Information

Rental of the Eagle’s Hideaway is available during operation hours of 8 am – 8 pm. All rentals must be at least 3 hours.

Hourly Rental Rates:

Monday – Friday before 5 pm: $95 / hour
Monday – Thursday after 5 pm: $120 / hour
Friday after 5 pm – Sunday: $170 / hour

For food, you have two options: a $30 fee for bringing your own food or a $60 fee for catered events. Renters are responsible for setup and teardown within their rented timeframe.

Call to reserve today!

For detailed information regarding payment, decorations, alcohol, and more, you should refer to the Indoor Facility Rental Policies> document. To inquire about renting the Eagle’s Hideaway, you can contact Samuel Newkirk, Facility Manager, at Samuel.Newkirk@indy.gov or by office phone at (317) 327-7193.

Hideaway Rental Info

Looking for other options?

Check out shelters > available for rent, or the other indoor facility, Marina Overlook >

Other Rental Options at Eagle Creek

Marina Overlook

Rent the Marina Overlook at Eagle Creek Park

Shelters

Find and rent shelters throughout the park.

Marina

Launch your kayak or paddleboard from the Marina at Eagle Creek Park.

Shelters

SHELTER RENTALS

Shelter Rentals

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.

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.

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Shelters for Rent

RENTALS

Rent bikes, boats, picnic shelters, and amazing indoor meeting facilities. You can even rent out our Bark Park!

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.

For more information on shelter rentals, call 317.327.7110.

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 indoor facilities, call 317.327.7193. Please also review the Indoor Facility Rental Policies.

For Eagle Creek programs, please visit this Indy Parks page.

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Choosing a Shelter

Eagle Creek Park’s variety of shelters can serve various functions for family gatherings, weddings, retreats, and more.

We recommend you look at the interactive map and the images and descriptions of the shelters before deciding which shelter to rent.

Note that shelters vary in size, and some have access to electricity, nearby playgrounds, and restrooms, while others do not.

Also, be prepared to have a backup shelter in mind, especially when booking weekends or holidays.

SHELTER SPECIFICATIONS

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A B C D E G H

Mt. Pleasant (S/M/N) Lilly Lake Beach Earth Discovery Center Dandy Trail

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A+B

Shelters A & B (Walnut Grove)

$160 Marion County resident

$185 non-resident

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE: 50′ x 30′ (both shelters)

ACCOMODATES: 100 people each

TABLES: 15 each

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: Yes

ELECTRIC: (2) Outlets each

GRILL: One 12×29″ charcoal grill each

OTHER FEATURES: Playground nearby

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Walnut Grove reservation sign with contact information for booking, located in a natural setting.

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Sign for Walnut Grove reservations with contact details.

Walnut Grove pavilion with a roof and stone walls, surrounded by grass and trees, ideal for gatherings and events.

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Walnut Grove pavilion in a green setting.

Spacious outdoor pavilion with a brown roof, surrounded by trees and grass, featuring stone walls and picnic tables.

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A large outdoor pavilion with a brown roof and stone walls.

Green wooden sign indicating Shelter B location in a park, surrounded by grass and trees, with a building in the background.

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Sign for Shelter B in a grassy area.

A park pavilion featuring an open shelter with wooden beams, surrounded by trees and grassy areas, ideal for gatherings and events.

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Park pavilion with an open shelter and seating.

A spacious park pavilion featuring wooden picnic tables under a shaded roof, surrounded by trees and greenery.

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Park pavilion with picnic tables and trees.