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Stephens Park
Stephens Park is a 3.2-acre neighborhood park with one picnic shelter, a universal playground, six pickleball courts, a year-round restroom, exercise equipment and a trail that encircles the park.
Park Amenities
- Exercise Equipment
- Open Space
- Paved Parking Spaces
- Shelter with electricity
- Six Pickleball Courts
- Trail Encircling Park
- Universal Playground
- Year-Round Restroom
Awards
Stephens Park won the Exceptional Park Design Award for 2021 projects, awarded by the Indiana Park and Recreation Association.
Park Accessibility Features
Rubber Surfacing
Rubber poured-in-place is the most accessible and safest playground surface. As an ADA playground surfacing, there are accessible routes for wheelchairs.
Cozy Cocoon
The Cozy Cocoon play feature provides a sensory-friendly place for children to relax and self-regulate overstimulation.
Double Arch Swing
The double arch swing at Stephens Park is designed for collaborative, sensory-friendly, wheelchair accessible play.
Nonverbal Communication Board
The nonverbal communication board, made possible by the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County in partnership with the Hendricks County Community Foundation, features common words, numbers, and symbols to encourage and facilitate communication by pointing to pictures as a way of expressing thoughts and feelings.
Kaleidoscope Sensory Wall
The Kaleidoscope Sensory Wall provides accessible sensory elements that aid in the developmental growth of hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, and social skill development.
Stephens Park Shelters
Reserve a Shelter
- The most convenient way to reserve a shelter is to reserve online.
- Reservations may also be made in the office Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
- You may also call the office at (317) 858-4172 to register your shelter.
- Resident discount rate is for families that live in the incorporated area of Brownsburg.
Please note:
- All shelters not previously reserved with Brownsburg Parks' Administrative Office are on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is no "Reserved" sign outside of the shelter, it is free to anyone for that day.
- All rentals are for one day only. The shelter reservation is from 5 a.m., when the park opens, until the park closes at dusk.
- Any rental used for a fundraiser, any fees charged, or using a food truck needs to submit an event on town property application online.
Facility | Regular Fee | Resident Discount Fee | Non-Profit Fee |
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Shelter | $88 | Free | Free |
605 Stephen Dr.
Park Hours:
Daily, 5 a.m. - Dusk
- Trails are Open Dawn to Dusk.
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Don't be caught in the dark - carry a flashlight with you.
- Use the Buddy System.
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If you choose to be out alone, be sure someone knows where you will be at what times. Children under 11 should not use the trails without adult supervision and teens should always have a buddy.
- Be Sure Your Cell Phone Location Feature Is On.
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Location services will make it easier for emergency personnel to find you if there is an accident.
- Wear Proper Safety Equipment.
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Be sure you are visible with bright clothing, lights and reflectors. Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
- Lock Your Parked Car and Keep Valuables Out of Sight.
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Always be aware of your surroundings.
- No Motorized Vehicles Are Allowed on the Trail.
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Only motorized wheelchairs, maintenance and rescue vehicles are permitted on trails. Report all others to 911.
- Keep Right and Yield the Right-of-Way.
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Stay on the right side of the trail. Skaters, joggers and bicyclists yield to pedestrians; all users yield to horses.
- Be Aware of Your Speed.
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The B&O Trail speed limit is 12 mph.
- Stay On the Trail.
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Do not disturb the trail's surrounding vegetation to protect the trees, plants and wildflowers.
- Don't Litter.
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Remember: pack in and pack out. Respect the trail environment by properly disposing of items.
- Keep Pets on Short Leashes.
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Protect your pet and others by keeping them on a leash. Remember to clean up after your pet.
- No Horses on Paved Trail Except Where Permitted.
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In instances where horses are allowed, remember all users yield to horses.
- In Case of an Emergency
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Report Suspicious Activity at Brownsburg Police Department non-emergency number, (317) 852-1100. Call 911 in Case Of an Emergency
Report Unsafe Trail Conditions to Brownsburg Parks at (317) 858-4172.