Mulberry Fields Park

At-a-Glance

Address: 9645 Whitestown Road, Zionsville, IN 46077
Hours: Open daily from dawn to dusk (pickleball courts open until 11:00 PM)
Admission: Free
Top Amenities: Playground & Splash Pad, 4 Pickleball Courts, Paved Trails, Basketball Court, Skate Park, Sledding Hill, Maplelawn Farmstead
Current Status: Check Zionsville Parks & Rec for Closures & Alerts

Aerial satellite map of Mulberry Fields Park in Zionsville, Indiana, with text labels highlighting the locations of various park features. From left to right, labels indicate Maplelawn Farmstead, the sledding hill and overlook, a large central lawn, four pickleball courts, picnic shelters A through D, the playground, and the splash pad. The upper right section marks the basketball court, skate park, and the parking lot areas. At the top right, a label indicates the Rail Trail access across the main road near the roundabout. A compass rose sits in the bottom right corner. — An aerial layout of Mulberry Fields Park, showing the recreational amenities, picnic shelters, and Rail Trail access across Whitestown Road. Not pictured is the newer concession building with public restrooms, located near Shelter A.
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Mulberry Fields Park is a 38-acre community park located at Ford Road and Whitestown Road. It's a central gathering place in Zionsville, featuring sports fields, paved paths, a splash pad, pickleball courts, a skate park, a playground, and a large hill. It's also a good anchor for a longer outing — Things to Do in Zionsville are within easy reach from here.

The park is also home to Maplelawn Farmstead, which preserves a piece of local agricultural history on the northwestern edge of the grounds. During the warmer months, the splash pad, playground, and picnic shelters are the center of activity. In the winter, the hill becomes the main sledding spot in town.

Getting There Restrooms & Services Splash Pad Playground Trails Pickleball Skate Park Basketball Shelters & Rentals Sledding Hill Native Prairie Maplelawn Farmstead FAQ

Getting There

Address: 9645 Whitestown Road, Zionsville, IN 46077

The main entrance leads into a large parking lot within a short walk of the playground, splash pad, shelters, and sports fields. Public restrooms are available near the splash pad area. The Town of Zionsville also opened the concession stand restrooms to the public in March 2026, making facilities easier to access during busy weekends and sports events.

Restrooms, Water & Park Services

A wide view across a marked pedestrian crosswalk at Mulberry Fields Park in Zionsville, showing the brick concession stand and restroom building on the left and the open-air wooden picnic pavilion of Shelter A on the right. — Shelter A and the concession/restroom building are located near the main park entrance, with a marked crosswalk between the two areas. © ZionsvilleIndiana.com

The recently opened concession stand is located beside Shelter A, the picnic shelter closest to the main park entrance. It has public restrooms and a cash-only ($1 and $5 bills) vending machine with drink selections such as bottled water, soda, and energy drinks. A second seasonal restroom is in the building next to the splash pad and playground, which also houses Shelter D.

Free Wi-Fi is available near the concession stand, with coverage varying by location in the park. Drinking fountains are available throughout Mulberry Fields, including near the skate park, pickleball courts, basketball court, and picnic shelters. Some fountains include a pet-height drinking bowl for dogs.

Pet waste stations with bags and disposal bins are placed around the park. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is in Shelter A, next to the concession stand.

The front exterior of the modern public restroom building at Mulberry Fields Park, featuring tan brick, dark brown tile siding, and a large pitched roof with clerestory windows.

A red Coca-Cola beverage vending machine standing outside next to a closed concession stand window on the side of the brick park building at Mulberry Fields Park.

A bright yellow outdoor public AED storage box with a combination lock mounted on a wooden post near concrete pad picnic tables at Mulberry Fields Park.

A green pet waste bag dispenser station and a black metal mesh trash can positioned along a paved walking path at Mulberry Fields Park.

A blue outdoor multi-tier drinking fountain on a concrete pad at Mulberry Fields Park, equipped with a water bottle filling station and a built-in dog bowl fountain at the base.

A close-up of a white metal sign mounted on a pole advertising free 'bca connect community wifi' provided by Boone REMC and Zionsville Parks and Recreation.

Visitor services at Mulberry Fields Park include an AED in Shelter A, drinking fountains with pet-level bowls, pet waste stations, public restrooms, a concession building with a cash-only vending machine, and free community Wi-Fi near the concession stand. © ZionsvilleIndiana.com

The Splash Pad

A child playing under the colorful spraying water arches and caterpillar feature at the Mulberry Fields splash pad in Zionsville. — The Mulberry Fields splash pad features interactive water arches and spraying elements activated by an on-demand touch sensor.
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For those visiting during the summer, the splash pad is a popular feature for families with younger children, best for toddlers through elementary age. The pad has a mix of ground-level jets, tall spray poles, and a large caterpillar arch that kids run through. There is also an overhead pour feature on one end. Next to the main pad, there is a shallow rocky creek where children can wade and explore the stones at their own pace.

The splash pad is located right next to the playground and several picnic shelters, keeping the active play areas close together.

The main splash pad area at Mulberry Fields Park in Zionsville, featuring colorful misting arches with a cartoon caterpillar, a cloud water shower, and park benches on a wet concrete deck.

Whimsical yellow flower and green palm tree water spray structures alongside a vertical blue geyser fountain at the Mulberry Fields Park seasonal splash pad.

An artificial stone creek feature with shallow water flowing over large, flat limestone rocks and steps, bordered by a wooden fence and wild grasses.

A child wading in the shallow, man-made stone creek water feature at Mulberry Fields Park, surrounded by large flat limestone blocks and natural prairie grasses.

A shaded concrete walkway flanked by wooden fences leading toward the brick restroom and concession building at Mulberry Fields Park.

A colorful outdoor splash pad with active water fountains, spraying rainbow arches, corn-shaped water nozzles, and a wet concrete surface under a cloudy sky.

The splash pad area at Mulberry Fields Park has colorful spray features, shaded walkways, benches, and a shallow rock-lined creek next to the water play area. © ZionsvilleIndiana.com

Splash Pad Season

The splash pad typically runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The park is open dawn to dusk year-round.

Playground

The playground sits on a wood mulch surface and is enclosed by a perimeter fence next to Shelter D and the public restroom building. The central double tower has blue peaked roofs, a double slide, and a small climbing panel. A long swing set runs along one side with belt swings, toddler bucket seats, and high-backed adaptive seats.

The largest section is the climbing area, which spans several connected pieces: a rock-climbing wall with colorful holds, arched panels with cutout footholds, and a large overhead frame with monkey bars, rings, a curved-rung ladder, and balance elements geared toward elementary-aged kids.

A brown metal climbing structure on a wood chip surface at Mulberry Fields Park, featuring overhead rings, monkey bars, and a small climbing wall with handholds.

A children's playground with climbing structures and slides on wood chip mulch, positioned next to a black metal bench and an open-air timber picnic pavilion.

A blue molded adaptive swing hanging from a brown frame in the foreground of the wood chip playground at Mulberry Fields Park, viewed from an adjacent concrete walkway.

The Mulberry Fields playground includes climbing structures, slides, swings, and high-backed swing seats on a wood-mulch play surface. © ZionsvilleIndiana.com

Trails & Big-4 Rail Trail Access

Two cyclists riding on the paved Rail Trail near the perimeter of Mulberry Fields Park in Zionsville. — Paved trail users can transition from the Mulberry Fields loop to the main Rail Trail by crossing Whitestown Road.
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The park contains more than 2.5 miles of paved paths and sidewalks that loop around the sports fields, open lawns, and wooded areas. These paths make it easy to walk between the different amenities, and they're also a common route for longer walks or runs around the park. The path that climbs the sledding hill adds a steady incline for anyone looking to work elevation into a workout.

While official maps note the park's proximity to the Rail Trail, there is no direct trail connection inside the park grounds. To access the Big-4 Rail Trail, visitors must exit the park entrance and cross Whitestown Road. Even with the crossing, the park remains a common rest stop for walkers and cyclists who want to take a break, use the restrooms, or let kids use the playground.

Pickleball Courts

There are four dedicated pickleball courts at Mulberry Fields, open daily from dawn until 11:00 PM. Individual reservations are not available for private players; courts operate first-come, first-served using a paddle-lineup system at the gate. Only organized groups, businesses, and nonprofits can reserve court time through the town's Mulberry Fields reservation page.

To check whether any courts are reserved for a given day, the town's reservation calendar shows each court's schedule and availability. Each court has to be selected individually from the dropdown.

Skate Park

Mulberry Fields Skate Park is a fenced concrete course with a large bowl, ramps, rails, ledges, stairs, and open flat space. The layout moves between the curved bowl and a flatter street-style section, giving skaters room for basic practice, tricks, and longer lines.

Posted rules allow skateboards and in-line skates only; bicycles, scooters, and motorized vehicles are not allowed. Helmets, pads, and wrist guards are strongly recommended. Within the fenced area, there are two sets of bleachers — one near the large bowl and one near the flat skating area — plus a drinking fountain.

Concrete street course elements at Mulberry Fields skate park in Zionsville, featuring a grind rail, ledges, and a blue drinking fountain.

A large, smooth concrete skate bowl with curved transition ramps at Mulberry Fields park.

Street-style ramps, launch boxes, and grind rails at the Mulberry Fields concrete skate park course.

Mulberry Fields Skate Park includes a large concrete bowl, rails, ledges, stairs, ramps, open flat space, bleachers, and a drinking fountain within the fenced skate area. © ZionsvilleIndiana.com

Basketball Court

Mulberry Fields has a full outdoor basketball court with two hoops and marked court lines. The paved surface provides space for shooting, one-on-one play, and full-court games. Open to the public and free to use — no registration required.

Picnic Shelters & Rentals

An open-air wooden timber frame picnic pavilion with a metal roof and picnic tables on a concrete pad at Mulberry Fields Park, featuring a charcoal grill on the left. — Shelter B at Mulberry Fields Park includes covered picnic tables, a grill, and a nearby drinking fountain. © ZionsvilleIndiana.com

There are four picnic shelters available for community use or formal rental, labeled A, B, C, and D. Each shelter includes moveable picnic tables and overhead lighting, though specific amenities vary.

Shelter	Tables	Electricity	Water	Grill	Nearby Features
A	4	Yes	Yes	No	Restrooms, sports fields, concession stand
B	4	Yes	Yes	Yes	Restrooms
C	4	Yes	No	Yes	Restrooms, splash pad
D	4	No	No	No	Restrooms, splash pad, playground

For those who want to stay near the splash pad and playground, Shelter C and Shelter D are the closest options, with Shelter B also nearby. Shelter A is located near the athletic fields and the concession building. Refer to the aerial park map to see the location of each shelter within the park.

Shelters are reserved through the Mulberry Fields reservation page. The town offers two shifts: dawn to 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM to dusk. Fees vary by residency status and day of the week.

The brick concession stand and restroom building located next to a covered picnic shelter, viewed across a marked pedestrian crosswalk at Mulberry Fields Park.

Shelter A and concession stand

An open-air timber frame picnic shelter with a metal roof and picnic tables at Mulberry Fields Park, featuring a blue drinking fountain and bike rack on a concrete pad.

Shelter A

A covered wooden picnic pavilion with multiple tables and an outdoor charcoal park grill on the grass at Mulberry Fields Park.

Shelter C

Two open-air wooden picnic shelters with corrugated metal roofs and picnic tables on a concrete pad surrounded by a green lawn and trees.

Shelters B & C

A park playground area with climbing structures and slides on wood chip mulch, positioned next to a black metal bench and a large picnic shelter with a stone wall.

Shelter D and playground

An open-air park pavilion featuring a stone accent wall, heavy timber framing, integrated picnic tables, and a metal bench on a concrete floor.

Shelter D

Mulberry Fields Park has four picnic shelters with covered tables, but features differ by shelter, including grills, drinking fountains, electricity, and distance to restrooms. Shelter A is next to athletic fields and the concession stand, while Shelters B, C, and D are near the playground and splash pad. © ZionsvilleIndiana.com

The Sledding Hill

Families climbing and sledding down the snow-covered public sledding hill at Mulberry Fields Park in Zionsville during winter. — The large hill at Mulberry Fields Park provides an open view of the grounds in summer and serves as the town's primary public sledding hill during the winter. © ZionsvilleIndiana.com

The large hill on the property is a defining feature of the park. In the spring and summer, it provides an open view across the fields and offers a quiet spot to sit. Once there is enough snow in the winter, it becomes the primary sledding hill for the community.

Native Prairie & Natural Areas

Flat limestone steps and native prairie grasses along the man-made rocky creek bed at Mulberry Fields Park. — Flat limestone slabs line the man-made creek bed, where surrounding native prairie plantings work alongside the landscape to naturally filter stormwater runoff. © ZionsvilleIndiana.com

In addition to the active recreation spaces, a significant portion of Mulberry Fields Park is dedicated to native prairie and natural landscapes. Approximately 11 acres—nearly one-third of the park — are dedicated to native Indiana prairie. The natural spaces span the eastern portion of the property, the southern perimeter, and the slopes of the sledding hill, which feature a mix of native shrubs and trees.

The park's landscape was designed by RATIO, the Indianapolis architecture and landscape firm that led the master plan. The prairie areas were seeded using locally sourced Indiana stock chosen to restore the natural ecosystem, and even the parking lot islands feature mature prairie dropseed.

Educational signage throughout the park highlights specific native species — Coneflower, False Sunflower, and Liatris — chosen for their role in water filtration, wildlife habitat, and year-round visual interest. The rocky creek next to the splash pad is part of this integrated design: runoff from the play area channels through the stone-lined creek bed, where surrounding native plantings work alongside the park's engineered bioswales and infiltration basins to filter stormwater naturally.

For more detail on the park's native landscape design, see the Indiana Native Plant Society's Mulberry Fields page for site plans and full plant lists.

Maplelawn Farmstead

On the northwestern corner of the park grounds sits Maplelawn Farmstead, located at 9575 Whitestown Road. This historic 3.5-acre site operates as a separate educational area within the park.

The farmstead preserves and shares the history of Indiana rural life during the 1930s Great Depression era. The original homestead dates back to 1835, and the surrounding acreage was acquired by the town in 2003 to establish Mulberry Fields. Check the Zionsville events calendar for upcoming tours, outdoor movies, and seasonal workshops.

Mulberry Fields Park remains open year-round from dawn to dusk. Individual amenities, including the splash pad and organized programs, follow separate seasonal schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the splash pad hours at Mulberry Fields? The splash pad typically runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The park is open dawn to dusk. For questions, contact the Zionsville Parks Department at 317-733-2273.

How do I arrange a Mulberry Fields shelter rental for an event? Shelter rentals are booked through the Mulberry Fields reservation page. The park has four shelters, and fees depend on residency status, date, and whether you're booking a half-day or full-day slot.

Is Mulberry Fields connected to the Rail Trail? Not directly from within the park grounds. Accessing the Rail Trail requires exiting the park and crossing Whitestown Road. However, because it sits just across the street, the park remains a convenient stop for trail users to take a break, use the restrooms, or access the playground.

Are the pickleball courts reservable? The four pickleball courts are open to the public daily until 11:00 PM. Private individuals cannot reserve a court and must use the shared paddle system at the gate. Only registered businesses, nonprofits, and leagues can formalize reservations through the town.

Is there a sledding hill at Mulberry Fields? Yes. The large hill at the west end of the park is open for sledding whenever snow conditions allow. No registration or fee is required.

Official Resources

Park information: Town of Zionsville — Mulberry Fields
Shelter reservations: Mulberry Fields reservation page
Maplelawn Farmstead: Maplelawn Farmstead Official Site