Recreation

Recreation

South Central Indiana offers a range of recreational activities, including camping, hiking, canoeing, picnicking, golfing, swimming, fishing, and boating. In addition, the region is well-connected to entertainment options in nearby metropolitan areas like Louisville, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.

Parks and Recreation Departments in South Central Indiana provide a wide range of activities for people of all ages. The region is committed to preserving its natural treasures, with abundant wildlife, parks, rivers, trails, and open spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Exploring caves is a popular family activity, and the region is home to two U.S. National Landmarks: Wyandotte Caves and Marengo Caves, offering stunning underground beauty and vast rooms. Blue River, Indiana’s first designated scenic river, meanders through the Southern Indiana Hill Country, providing canoe trips amid limestone bluffs and caves.

Sporting Events

South Central Indiana is also a hub for spectator sports, from local dirt car race tracks to high school and college sporting events. The region boasts many excellent golf courses that offer membership packages and facilities for private events.

South Central Indiana is conveniently situated between three major metropolitan areas: Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati. These cities host a variety of special events and attractions, including:

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to world-renowned racing events such as the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, the Brickyard 400, and the United States Grand Prix.
• The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, offering a thrilling experience of world-class Thoroughbred racing.
• Cincinnati Reds’ games at Great American Ball Park, continuing the tradition of baseball along the waterfront.