State Park · Indiana, United States
Shades State Park
Shades State Park is a state park in Indiana, United States, covering 3,082 acres (1,247 ha), established in 1947.
State Park · Indiana, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Montgomery, Indiana, United States |
| Area | 3,082 acres (1,247 ha) |
| Established | 1947 |
| Coordinates | 39.9417° N, 87.0917° W |
| Managed by | Indiana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Shades State Park
Shades State Park is a state park in Montgomery, Parke, and Fountain counties in Indiana, United States. It is located 47 miles (76 km) west-northwest of Indianapolis. In 2024–2025, Shades received an estimated 125,000 visitors.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 45.1 miles away
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 132.0 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 142.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shades State Park?
Shades State Park is in Indiana, United States (39.9417° N, 87.0917° W).
When was Shades State Park established?
Shades State Park was established in 1947, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Shades State Park?
Shades State Park covers 3,082 acres (1,247 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indiana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Indiana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shades_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).