Forest Park
City park
About
Forest Park is a Noblesville city park of about 150 acres, near the downtown square. It marks its 100th year in 2026. A lot is packed in: a 9-hole public golf course, an 18-hole mini golf course with a snack stand, a swimming pool, a skate park, sand volleyball, tennis courts, playgrounds and walking trails, with a greenway link toward downtown and the river.
For a picnic, there are seven shelters you can reserve and smaller open picnic areas. The Forest Park Inn is a historic indoor rental venue, and the park also has the Forest Park Lodge. The historic Hobbs Depot stands inside the park, and the Nickel Plate Express and Hobbs Station are listed by the city as the park's rail attraction. Forest Park Aquatic Center has its own listing.
When to go
The city lists the park as open daily from sunrise to sunset. Summer is when most things run. The pool opens from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and the golf course's season runs from March 15 to November 30, weather permitting.
The next big date is the city's first Forest of Lights, a free lighted walking trail here from November 27 to December 31, 2026, open 5 to 9 p.m. daily. Some days add hot chocolate and a visit with Santa.
Several things have already closed for 2026. Mini golf ended on October 11, 2026, and the city says the Little Beauty Carousel is closed for the whole 2026 season. 2027 dates for either one were not posted when this was checked. The Nickel Plate Express runs its Reindeer Express holiday trains, and one guide lists select days from November 14 to December 23, 2026. Check the railroad's site for times and where to board.
Good to know
The skate park is free and open from sunrise to sunset. Golf needs a daily fee or a membership, and the course's own number is (317) 773-2881. Pool passes are sold through Friends of Central Pool, not the city, and the pool posts its own hours and passes.
Price
- Forest of Lights (Nov. 27 to Dec. 31, 2026)Free
- Mini golf, per round (2026 season, now closed)$3
- Mini golf, 25-round bulk ticket (2026)$50
- Golf, 9 holes walking, weekdays (2026)$16
- Golf, 9 holes walking, Friday to Sunday and holidays (2026)$17
- Golf, 18 holes walking, weekdays (2026)$22
- Golf, 18 holes walking, Friday to Sunday and holidays (2026)$24
- Golf, junior 9 holes walking, weekdays, 12 and under with a paying adult (2026)$5
- Golf cart, per person for 9 holes (2026)$7.50
- Reindeer Express train, Standard group of 2 (November / December)$95 / $115
- Reindeer Express train, Standard group of 4 (November / December)$180 / $230
Entering the park is free. Golf prices come from the city golf site and train prices from the railroad. The pool sells its own passes, so check its site for rates.
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of City of Noblesville Parks and Recreation, Noblesville Parks Golf, Nickel Plate Express. They can change, so check before you go.
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