Ruth Lilly Visitors Pavilion — Attraction in Indianapolis

This is in the middle of the woods, far down hiking trails; and it's a wonderful rest, relaxation, and observation post.

There is a very large sitting area; two extremely clean maintained bathrooms with working plumbing; cold water drinking fountains; lots of trash bins; and binoculars to watch birds that eat the food from nearby bird feeders. There are also some nature books and similar reading material. There's a camera at the bird feeders, which occasionally casts to Newfields' YouTube channel.

The dates and times when this is truly open are unclear to me.

It's very well maintained and feels first class, despite being in the middle of some woods, and being free.

Note: many of the photos Google Maps currently has for the "Ruth Lilly Visitors Pavilion" aren't even near this pavilion; but are merely part of the much larger Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, at some distant...

Absolutely amazing project. I was blessed to find this amazing building in the midst of torrential downpour. Blessed is he who walks upon this beautiful place. Bathrooms are a beautiful blessing. Thank you all who contributed to this project, I cannot express how thankful I am to have come across this wonderful area...

This is a beautiful spot to sit down, relax and read but it’s NEVER unlocked. Hours have it listed as closing at 8 or 5 depending on the day but in the last 4 years I’ve only been able to get inside once. Huge bummer that such a cool little spot is always...