This month, we’re highlighting one of Brownsburg’s oldest parks, Arbuckle Acres Park. Established in 1958 on land originally owned by Alex H. Arbuckle, the park has grown from its original 38 acres into a 52-acre destination filled with natural beauty, recreation, and opportunities to connect.
Located at 200 N. Green St. in downtown Brownsburg, the park is a favorite summer spot for its proximity to shopping and dining. Mature trees provide welcome shade during warmer months. After dining at nearby spots like Bru Burger, Thai District, or Rush Off Main, visitors can enjoy a walk through the park. Arbuckle Acres Park is split into two levels: the upper and lower levels. The upper level offers play and activity, while the lower level provides a peaceful park visit with the creek and woods.
One of the park’s standout features is White Lick Creek, which winds through the park and is crossed by two pedestrian bridges. Earlier this year, the creek was restabilized, and access steps were added to make entry easier.
Arbuckle Acres Park is designed for all ages. The park has two play spaces on the upper level and a set of wings on the lower level. On the upper level, the Tiny Tots Playground for ages 2–5, with wheelchair accessible surfacing. Interactive play builds sensory, motor, cognitive, and social skills. Restrooms are by the playground.
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Older kids and adults can enjoy the basketball and tennis courts. Open green spaces offer room for sports practices, community events, and spontaneous fun. The park is also home to baseball fields managed by Brownsburg Little League Baseball.
For outdoor enthusiasts, paved trails wind through woods and connect to White Lick Creek Greenway. The Greenway extends to the business district with more dining options. Future trail plans will connect Arbuckle Acres Park to Lincolnwood Park.
The park also offers nature education opportunities. A butterfly garden on the upper level features a small pathway lined with flowers and plants for observing pollinators. A rain garden, located next to Bundy Lodge, teaches about stormwater. The parks department also has a certified naturalist, who will lead quarterly hikes and nature programs at the park.
Accessibility is a key feature of the park. A nonverbal communication board, funded by the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County and the Hendricks County Community Foundation, features words, numbers, and symbols for communication by pointing.
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Shelters feature accessible paths for wheelchairs and strollers, as well as ADA-compliant picnic tables. During Town events, food trucks park in lots for easy access.
The park is a community hub. With seven picnic shelters and Bundy Lodge, a rentable space, it’s popular for gatherings and events. Last year, the park hosted 27,238 shelter visitors and generated $145,308 in revenue. Summer brings concerts, movies, and a carnival by the Brownsburg Lions Club.
