Dan Wakefield Park

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A brown sign reading Dan Wakefield Park stands on a grassy, mostly leaf-covered field with bare trees, a baseball diamond, and houses visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
A playground with empty swings, a slide, and climbing structures sits near a covered picnic area with blue tables. The ground is covered in wood chips and fallen leaves; bare trees and houses are in the background.
A dry splash pad in a neighborhood park features blue and gray spray structures on a concrete surface, surrounded by leafless trees and nearby houses on a cloudy day.
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Established in 1928, Dan Wakefield Park is a 2.69-acre neighborhood park located at the intersection of 61st Street and Broadway Street in Broad Ripple. The park offers a range of recreational amenities, including playground equipment, a splash pad, volleyball and tennis courts, a shelter, and a comfort station, making it a convenient and well-used community space. Formerly known as Broadway & 61st Street Park, the park was renamed in 2016 in honor of Indianapolis writer Dan Wakefield, reflecting the area’s local history and cultural significance.

Address6021 Broadway St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone1 (317) 327-7161
Websiteparks.indy.gov/parks/dan-wakefield-park

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