White River State Park Named Among

Dear All,

Another exciting award for Indianapolis! This is well deserved, with a huge variety of things to see and do, both inside and outside at the park. I am sure many of you are like me and enjoy the different activities that you can experience at White River State Park. If you have not been there lately, why not check out something there soon!

Sincerely,

Janice McHenry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mar. 4, 2021

White River State Park Named Among Top 10 Best City Parks in the Country by USA Today

Ranked #6 in National Poll

INDIANAPOLIS – White River State Park (WRSP) has been named as one of the best city parks in the nation, ranking #6 in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards.

USA Today 10 Best is a highly regarded and trusted source for travel and leisure recommendations. This year’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Contest gave readers from across the nation an opportunity to vote for their favorite parks from a list curated by a panel of experts. After a four-week voting period, WRSP was honored with the #6 ranking.

“We could not be more pleased to be named amongst the Best City Parks in America,” said Carolene Mays-Medley, executive director of White River State Park Development Commission. “We are thrilled to have this exposure and invite visitors from across the country to come and experience firsthand all that White River State Park has to offer. From our events and concerts, to our world-class attractions, to our lovely greenspaces and waterways, we have something for everyone.”

For more information on the awards and to see a full list of winners, visit https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-city-park-2020/.

For more information about White River State Park, visit our website at www.whiteriverstatepark.org.

For more information contact Jihada Garrett, Herd Strategies, at jihada@herdstrategies.com or 317-572-7102.

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About WRSP

White River State Park is an extraordinary park in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, offering 250 acres of vibrant green spaces, waterways, and world-class attractions. The Park draws millions of visitors annually and is home to the Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana State Museum, IMAX® Theater, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, NCAA® Hall of Champions, Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field, The Lawn at White River State Park, the Medal of Honor Memorial, and Military Park. To learn more, visit www.WhiteRiverStatePark.org. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @WhiteRiverStPrk and Facebook @WhiteRiverStatePark.