The Park
“Overley-Worman Park will be a full-featured park nestled on the banks of Eagle Creek and connected to the Big-4 Rail trail. Conceived over 5 years ago, the park is the result of the generous donation of land from the Overley-Worman family and support of the developers of the Vonterra subdivision. Its design and development over the last three years has involved the input of hundreds of citizens, town officials, naturalists, and a talented team of engineers and park designers.”
-Tim Casady, President of the Zionsville Park Board
Project Background
Overley-Worman Park is located between the Vonterra Subdivision, Eagle Creek and the future extension of the Big-4 Rail Trail. The park includes approximately 47 acres of woodland, hills covered with brush and trees, a pond, and is partially bisected by Crazy Creek which drains to Eagle Creek. The name “Overley-Worman Park” comes from the previous owners of the property who owned the property for a number of years
Final Concept Plan
Overley-Worman Park will be a Town asset with both active and passive recreational activities. The park will compliment the existing parks system by providing more options for high-demand activities like playgrounds and pathways while also creating new amenities like mountain bike trails and a disc golf course.
The site rendering illustrates the features that will be included in the park. These features include:
3 entry points from the future Big-4 Rail Trail south extension including a pathway along the railroad bed embankment, a handicap accessible ramp, and an entry bridge with overlook plaza
Mountain bike trails for varying skill levels
Multi-use paved pathway providing a handicap accessible route from the Big-4 Rail Trail to the playground and shelter area
Boardwalk around the existing pond with handicap accessible fishing pier
Multi-use rustic trails throughout park
Playground area with separate play areas for children 2-5 years old and children 6-12 years old
Parking lot with convenient access to playground and shelter area
9-hole disc golf course
Native plantings and reforestation
Park Features
Once complete in late 2021 to early 2022, the Overley-Worman Park will add to the great parks system available in Zionsville. Below are some renderings from the Final Concept plan that illustrate the various amenities proposed. All renderings curtesy of Rundell Ernstberger Associates.
