Parks Outreach

Creekstomper

The Creekstomper is a mobile recreation vehicle to deploy mobile play equipment and offer programming at a variety of events and locations including local parks, community events, festivals and more.

Want to find out where the Creekstomper will be next? Check out our upcoming Park and PLAYS!
 


The vehicle was previously part of the Zionsville Police Department’s fleet and served as a mobile forensics lab. Before that, it was a Zionsville Fire Department ambulance. The town will once again see a return on its investment as the vehicle is transformed to serve the community in yet another new way.

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Trailhopper

In fall of 2024 the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department unveiled their newest outreach vehicle, the Trailhopper. 

The Trailhopper is a mobile Nature Center, designed as a traveling I Spy Game. Where the Creekstomper promotes fun and games the Trailhopper's role will be to promote nature and environmental education out in the community. 

Check out where the Trailhopper will show up next by searching upcoming Discover Your Backyard programs.

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Zionsville Parks at Your Event

Looking for a unique addition to your business or community event? Let us bring the Zionsville Parks to you! The Creekstomper and Trailhopper are available for local businesses, organizations, and HOAs to help provide information and experiences for our community. Whether a church or school function, the neighborhood block party, or a promotional event at your business let the Zionsville Parks help create memories.

Pricing

  • $150/hour for Zionsville based business or organization
  • $175/hour + $1/mile (max of 10 miles drive distance) for surrounding communities
  • Minimum of 2 hour rental required
  • Reservation must be made a minimum of two weeks in advance
  • Availability depends on staffing 
  • Reservations are available March - November (Creekstomper) and year round for Trailhopper

What's Included?

  • Experienced Parks and Recreation staff ready to interact with community members.
  • Your choice of a nature or recreation-based experience allowing visitors to come and go as they please, while offering opportunities to interact and explore our Zionsville Parks
  • The Zionsville Creekstomper or Trailhopper - sure to turn heads and encourage people to come and explore (subject to change due to weather, mechanical issues, etc)

Choose Your Theme


Discover Your Backyard - Attendees will receive a hands-on introduction to our local Zionsville animals via pelts, feathers, turtle shells and other materials. Family friendly activiites will be available for visitors to try (number and selection will be at the determination of the park staff). Zionsville Park staff will be available to answer questions in relation to the parks as well as provide recommendations for programs, recreational opportunities and exploration.

Park and PLAY - Our fun yard game experience can now come to your event. The Creekstomper will park at your location and encourage attendees to come out and PLAY wit the Zionsville Parks. Depending on the size of your event, and your attendees, Zionsville Park staff will set up 2 - 5 different yard games and activities for an epic bash. Park staff will be available to answer questions in relation to the parks as well as provide recommendations for programs, recreational opportunities, and exploration.

Request the Zionsville parks for your event

Zionsville Parks Birthday Parties

Create a unique birthday party experience for your child to celebrate their special day! Choose a party based on their interests and the season. During the party, children will spend time discovering the outdoors through observation, exploration and play.

What's Included

  • Birthday parties are available for children 4 years and up 
  • Programs are 1 hour in length
  • Max 20 children
  • Must be added to an existing Zionsville Park shelter reservation
  • Reservation is based on program staff availability on your date

Pricing

  • $100 for Zionsville Resident, $125 for nonresident
  • Price is in addition to shelter reservation fees
  • All fees must be paid a minimum of 48 hours before your party to keep your reservation.

Request your Zionsville Parks Birthday Party


Be sure to check out our Zionsville Nature Center Birthday Parties as well. A unique experience for your child and up to 11 guests!

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Choose Your Birthday Theme

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Fun and Games

Join our park staff for a variety of fun yard games and activities for an epic and active birthday bash. Games and activities will be determined by age, number of children attending, and location of reservation.

Wild Things

Make masks and transform into wild things! We will read Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and hike the trails to complete a scavenger hunt in search of Zionsville’s very own wild things. 

Creekstomp! (May - August)

We will bring the nets; you bring the fun! Spend the morning exploring Eagle Creek as we search for fish, crawdads, and more! Only available for Overley-Worman Park or Elm Street Green. 

Flowers, Butterflies & Bees 

(May - September)

Enter the colorful and sweet-smelling world of flowers and their friends, the butterflies, and bees! Grab a net and bug jar as we search for native flowers and their insect partners.

Host Responsibilities and Program Policy

  • Parents/hosts are responsible for supervising all guests and participants
  • Zionsville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to end the program if the health and safety of any participant or staff member is at risk.
  • A minimum of two adult chaperones are always required during the birthday party program, including during any hike.