the friends // fort harrison state park
The Friends of Fort Harrison State Park is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and preserving the natural resources, park facilities, and educational programs for enrichment of the park.
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community while preserving the beauty of Fort Harrison State Park? We are always seeking passionate volunteers; whether you can commit a few hours a week, or a few hours a month...your contribution matters.
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community while preserving the beauty of Fort Harrison State Park? We are always seeking passionate volunteers; whether you can commit a few hours a week, or a few hours a month...your contribution matters.
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historic fort ben // beyond the battlefield
Fort Benjamin Harrison was opened in 1906 by United State President Theodore Roosevelt, honoring former President Benjamin Harrison, who was from Indianapolis. "Fort Ben" served as a location for classrooms, soldier support, and troop reception for all United States military activities from World War I to Operation: Desert Storm.
In 1987, the Athlete's Village for the 1987 Pan American Games was built inside of Fort Harrison. In 1995, the United States Department of the Interior gave 1,700 acres to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for use as a state park. Fort Harrison State Park is a day-use park today, with the only overnight facility being the Inn. The Fort Golf Resort, which used to be the "Officer's Club" is an 18-hole golf course redesigned by Pete Dye after the Fort's closure, making it a 72-par course.
The park is home to over 14 miles of hiking trails, a multitude of secluded picnic sites, unmatched fishing access to Fall Creek, and two historic districts. The former Citizen's Military Training Camp is preserved around the park office in what was once known as Camp Glenn. The Museum of 20th Century Warfare, also found in the Old Camp Glenn area, hosts a military library of over 1,500 books. The property also boasts a 10-acre dog park - one of its kind among Indiana State Park; a proven destination for our four-legged companions.
In 1987, the Athlete's Village for the 1987 Pan American Games was built inside of Fort Harrison. In 1995, the United States Department of the Interior gave 1,700 acres to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for use as a state park. Fort Harrison State Park is a day-use park today, with the only overnight facility being the Inn. The Fort Golf Resort, which used to be the "Officer's Club" is an 18-hole golf course redesigned by Pete Dye after the Fort's closure, making it a 72-par course.
The park is home to over 14 miles of hiking trails, a multitude of secluded picnic sites, unmatched fishing access to Fall Creek, and two historic districts. The former Citizen's Military Training Camp is preserved around the park office in what was once known as Camp Glenn. The Museum of 20th Century Warfare, also found in the Old Camp Glenn area, hosts a military library of over 1,500 books. The property also boasts a 10-acre dog park - one of its kind among Indiana State Park; a proven destination for our four-legged companions.