Burdette Park, Aquatic Center and BMX track

5301 Nurrenburn Rd, Evansville, IN 47712
812-435-5602
Average: 4 (4 votes)

Burdette Park has family fun year-round.The Park is open 7AM-midnight, 365 days a year.  The Park Office is open from 8AM-4:30PM Memorial Day through Labor Day.  After Labor Day, it is open 8AM-4:30PM weekdays only.  All activities in the park are subject to operational hours, rental restrictions and weather conditions. 

The Aquatic Center with bumper pool, four slides, and recreation area is a haven for water enthusiasts. There is also an Olympic size pool, diving well and children's area with spray park.  Open from Memorial Day through early August 12, 2012, from 10AM - 6PM M-Thurs and 10AM-7PM on Fr, Sa, Su.  After August 12th, open ONLY on weekends through Labor Day.  Admission is $7 for adults and children 12 and over; $5 for children ages 3-11 and seniors 62+; children under 3 are free. 

Paved walking/running/biking trail connects to University of Southern Indiana trail system.  Trailhead located behind The Discovery Lodge.  Several other trails wind through the 150-acre park.

Miniature golf opens weekends only beginning April 28, 2012 until Memorial Day weekend, then open daily thru Aug. 12, 2012. After August 12, 2012, open weekends only again thru Sept. 30, 2012. Hours open 11:00AM to 7:00PM.

The BMX track is world-renowned and the site of several races each year that are open for the public to watch

Overnight accommodations - chalets capable of housing up to 8 people(one chalet large enough for 12 people), each equipped with full kitchen, fireplace, H&AC, all bedding and linens furnished and some have Jacuzzi tubs.  Chalets rent year round and are wonderful getaways any season. Also, camp in the park using full hook up and restroom & shower facilities or go primitive.  Large wooded area for pop-ups or tents. 

Rental properties - Cabins and shelter houses, the Burdette Pavilion and O'Day Discovery Lodge make Burdette the one stop for all party purposes.  Suitable for groups from 20 to 1,000 in number, there is the perfect building for your next family reunion, wedding reception or corporate picnic.