Indianapolis Canal Walk, Indianapolis: Photos, Reviews & Location

Strolling, paddleboating & kayaking along a canal where paths & bridges are decorated with artwork.

At a glance

#22 of 52 Tourist attractions in Indianapolis #11 of 39 Parks in Indianapolis

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

0.2 km from the center of Indianapolis

Rating breakdown

5 ★80%
4 ★16%
3 ★3%
2 ★1%
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Canal Walk, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States

whiteriverstatepark.org

+1 317-237-2222

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Indianapolis Canal Walk?: Indianapolis Canal Walk is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 2,393 reviews.
How does Indianapolis Canal Walk rank in Indianapolis?: Indianapolis Canal Walk is #22 of 52 Tourist attractions in Indianapolis by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Indianapolis Canal Walk located?: Canal Walk, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States — 0.2 km from the center of Indianapolis.
How can I contact Indianapolis Canal Walk?: Phone: +1 317-237-2222 · Website: whiteriverstatepark.org

Reviews (8)

Mark Petrison 2023 Oct 17

Beautiful, largely from the water in the canal, and also from the trees. Surprisingly quiet for downtown, probably due to being below street level.

You can find people of all ages during the day: walking alone or in groups; walking their dogs; jogging; riding bikes; etc. There are sites and restaurants at the lower canal level.

Here and there, there are ways to cross the canal from one side to the other, or to climb back up to street level; but you may have to look around, since they're not always obvious.

Mandy Stivers 2023 Oct 04

Great place to stroll leisurely with the family. Easy walk, great scenery. The water was quite dark and murky but still beautiful.

Yanna Lowe 2023 Aug 02

The canal was beautiful and peaceful. I’m unsure if it was because I visited on a weekday, but it was ghost town. I was expecting some shops, random carts to purchase things, or something entertaining. There was, from what I could remember, one Italian restaurant.

I was disappointed by all of the vandalism on the art.

It is worth the visit. But it's not necessarily fun.

If you need a break to get your mend together. I can see this being an amazing place.

Sherri 2023 Jul 14

A clean paved trail with a beautiful view!! The artwork on the canals is awesome!! Worth checking out if you're ok with sweating and having fun for free🤪

Rachel Miller 2023 Jul 04

I’ve been to Indy multiple times, but never knew about the canal walk until our most recent trip. We walked on a Sunday morning, taking the canal to the zoo and looping all the way back. The canal and walkway were very clean, and we really enjoyed the USS Indianapolis monument and story. Part of me wished that there would have been a restaurant or two along the canal, but then again that would have added noise/traffic and litter I’m sure. Two things to really keep in mind are that 1) there is no public restroom, and 2) that you may get caught/scared by the Bushman and end up on YouTube… both can be equally frightening. You’ve been warned 🙂

Corey 2023 Jun 07

Such a great downtown walk. It’s not too far from the start to the end of the scenic walk, I believe it’s 3 miles all around. Felt very safe walking alone just people watching and enjoying the day.

There’s the 2 museums right on the pathways you can go to from the pathway. Also if walking is not your thing, there’s swan boat and bike rentals that can utilized.

Shelbi Johns 2023 May 31

We walk the canal every weekend, and after our walk, we go to the AMAZING playground for our kiddo to play. This is something that our entire family looks forward to. I highly recommend the canal walk for families. Oh, and as a bonus, there are ducklings currently!!! They are absolutely the most adorable little creatures 😍 💕

Mohamed Wasel 2023 May 18

It's my second time at the canal walk. If I'm not mistaken, the canal walk is about 1.2 mile long. I enjoyed walking along the canal & would certainly visit it anytime when in the area. It's family friendly environment & kids loved it.