Zipline, shade, and water... oh my! If you're looking for the perfect summer park, you need to visit Potters Bridge Park! Tons of shade--no baking in the sun or hot slides! Kid-friendly zipline One slide and no traditional swings Climbing structure Wood chip playground Stick-built play hut for imaginative nature play Bathrooms close by Scenic walking trails with overlook points Historic covered bridge overlooking the White River Access to the White River for tubing or exploring along the shoreline Bonus: This is one of the drop-off locations for White River Canoe Company, so you'll often see people finishing their river adventures here! Home of the annual Potters Bridge Fall Festival each October. Whether you're coming to play, hike, explore the river, or simply enjoy the shade, this is one of my favorite parks to escape the summer heat read more

My first visit here was in July 2021 when I resided in Indiana. The bridge was built in 1871 and was used for 100 years and since 1971 was listed in the National Register of Historical places in 1991. I made my first visit in July 2021 when I resided in Indiana. The park has restrooms, children's playground, paved trails to walk, tubing, jogging, running, kayaking, paddle boarding or biking. The park is also dog friendly. The park was well kept. The bridge was nicely constructed. My first sight to see this type of bridge. Overall, I enjoyed walking on the peaceful and beautiful park alongside the White River. read more

See all

Free parking in grass for general public. Free entertainment and sports/bounce house activities. Two areas of different vendors and food to me. I plan to go back around to buy tamales. The brisket at another food truck seems appealing. Free caricatures and free van booth photo. Enjoyed exploring today. Needed a change. read more

See all

Super easy to access with parking next to a park, restrooms and even a playground nearby. They even have a state historical marker adjacent that gives explanation. The bridge is in excellent condition thought it is closed to vehicles. Only pedestrians and bicycles can pass today. The front of the marker reads, "First bridge spanning White River at Potter's Ford was commissioned 1860 and named after the landowner, William Potter. In 1870, Hamilton County Commissioners voted for construction of this "Howe Truss" bridge. It was finished 1871 and repaired 1937, 1959, 1961. Plans to replace this structure with a concrete bridge were introduced in 1969." And the reverse, "After 100 years of use, County Commissioners voted to close the bridge to traffic 1971 and lease it to Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department. Listed in National Register of Historic Places 1991. During 1990s, plans to restore bridge and create a park were developed. Bridge was restored and rededicated when Potter's Bridge Park opened 1999." The marker was erected in 2007 by the Indiana Historical Bureau, Hamilton Co. Parks & Recreation Department and the Noblesville Preservation Alliance. It is marker number 29.2007.1. [Review 1310 of 2024 - 186 in Indiana - 22333 overall] read more

See all

I visited the bridge for an end of summer event and it was fine but nothing special. The bridge is a bridge but I don't think you'll be wowed by it. There is a walking train near the bridge and that's nice. However, there were A LOT of mosquitos in the woods/trail area. I don't see myself returning for any reason. read more

See all

As I prepare for my first Tenderness Tour event since Oct. 2019, I've been going out to check out some spots that will be on my route. This lead me to Potter's Bridge Park, a spot that is serving as one of my turn-off points and a spot far more beautiful than I've ever realized. Located at 194th and Allisonville Road in northern Noblesville, Potter's Bridge Park features the only remaining covered bridge in Hamilton County and is surrounded by a 66-acre park. The bridge was constructed in 1870-71 by Josiah Durfee (which begs the question - whatever happened to the name Josiah? These days, you only hear it in horror films). The bridge was restored in 1999 and is now the centerpiece for Potter's Bridge Park. I honestly find it to be pretty epic. Is epic simplicity a thing? Well, it is now. The park features a canoe launch, fishing, a couple trails, a nature trail, picnic tables, lots of greenery, and a quartet of look-out spots so that you can see White River at its finest. The park also contains the White River Greenway Trail (which I will be on), a 3.25 mile trail that travels along White River through Forest Park and onto either downtown Noblesville or the Morse Park/Beach area. Some fun facts about Potter's Bridge: The land was originally owned by Richard F. Lytle. Lytle deeded it to his daughter, Sarah. Sarah married William A. Potter. The Potter family would end up deeding both the bridge and land to Hamilton County. The bridge was originally called Potter's Ford Covered Bridge. The bridge measures 246-feet long. It's 22-feet wide and 20-feet high. In 1846, the bridge was transformed by the implementation of the Type-3 Howe Truss Metal design. The bridge was closed to traffic in 1971. The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The bridge itself was acquired by Hamilton County in 1972 and 30 additional acres from Emily Morrison and Family in 1995 for the park prior to its 1999 opening. Never been here? It's definitely worth a visit. read more

Potter's Bridge Park - Only part of the incredible view available at Potter's Bridge Park - Parks Near Me - Noblesville, Indiana

See all

Potter's Park is a hidden gem just north of Noblesville. The main feature of the park is Potter's Bridge. This lovely covered bridge was the first bridge to span the White River. Commissioned in 1860, the bridge opened in 1870, making this beautiful and well maintained structure 150 years old. Today, the two lane bridge is open to foot traffic only. There are beautiful views of the tree lined river from the bridge. The park also hosts a small playground, which was what first drew us. The modest playground is nice to keep the kids entertained. There are a number of paved walking and running trails through the park that extend along the river and through the woods. The park is very accessible to strollers, wheelchairs and bikes. The park also has a canoe launch for the adventurous and spots for fishing in the river. There are restroom facilities and paved parking for about 30 vehicles. A couple of picnic tables are scattered about the area. There are numerous security cameras throughout the park to ensure safety. The park is managed by Hamilton County. If you love covered bridges, this is a must visit. And so close to home, relaxing and lovely. read more

See all

A great relaxing spot to take a leisurely walk along the White River. Quite a scenic spot to just relax an decompress.

This park is one of our absolute favorites! Heavily wooded along the trail and lots of wildlife along the white river! read more

See all

One of our brightest spots of gratitude in 2020 has come from exploring new to us parks near home. We pulled up the Yelp app while in Noblesville for an errand and found Potter's Bridge Park. We were looking for a quick stroll and fun views and this checked both of the boxes. Potter's Bridge is a covered wooden bridge similar to those you find sprinkled throughout the western portion of Indiana. I learned that they started covering the bridges to protect the wood from rotting too quickly. At Potter's Bridge Park you'll find a couple trails, beautiful views and overlooks along the White River, a public bathroom and children's playground. The trails are flats paved and easily accessible from the parking lot. The park is located two miles from the downtown historic square in Noblesville. Happy adventuring! read more

We were so surprised with how beautiful this park is! Pull up into the small parking lot and you'll see the historic covered, red bridge, as well as a few picnic tables. You can then follow the path along the White River for a quite a long way. You can also go down to the River, where there were a few dogs swimming and playing fetch. The leaves were colorful and beautiful and it was such a relaxing and fun find. Definitely cross this spot off your outdoor bucket list! read more

See all

This place was adorable!! Tons of photo ops and there is also river floating area to launch from. We will definitely be back to explore this area much more. We loved spending the day here taking pictures and walking around. read more

Potter's Bridge Park - Parks Near Me - Noblesville, Indiana

I went to fall festival today. The weather is nice, a bit more than summer than fall. Lots of vendors joined the festival. I really enjoy the cuteness of al the stuffs. Nice event! read more

Potter's Bridge Park - Parks Near Me - Noblesville, Indiana

Nice Fall Festival. We all enjoyed the variety of vendors, crafts, food, music and children's activities. A fun day for the entire family. New this year was the Dirtbag Dirtbike teens terrorizing children and fairgoers exiting off the Potter's Bridge and parking lot. Added "entertainment" feature free of charge but not needed. Suggest discontinuing. read more

We liked our visit to the park. It was fun to see the bridge and learn about its construction. The park was nice for a walk, too.

I have found my new sanctuary. I've been on this kick lately, exploring the parks and nature preserves in my neck of the woods. I was in the Noblesville area and decided to see Potter's Bridge Park for myself after seeing so many great pictures of it on Instagram. And oh man, it did not disappoint. For one: I expected to have to park and walk a ways through the woods to find it. Nope, it's right there. Literally! Fun fact: it used to be a road used by horses and buggies and later cars until it was closed to vehicular traffic a few years ago. Stop at the entrance to the covered bridge and take a picture. Because it's pretty. Then walk inside and admire the history and see peeks of the White River beneath your feet. I kept thinking, "Where are these stunning overlooks where people take the pictures?" and then I found the cutout. There are four total on the bridge, and they are about the size of a large flat screen TV. Windows to the world, if you will. With breathtaking views of the White River. It's impossible to take a bad picture. I wanted to grab a chair and sit there forever with that view. For the record, you get slightly better photos when looking west. You're welcome. There is a playground for children, restrooms/shelter, a trail that leads to a canoe launch and a trail that takes you into Noblesville. But the covered bridge is the real winner here. Go and see it! read more

See all

Potter's Bridge Park would be a nice place to bring my dogs and go for a walk, if only I had dogs. So if you have dogs, you should bring them here. It's a small but beautiful park, with restrooms, a covered bridge (so quaint), and access to the White River for wading or tubing. We saw a crap-load of people file off a bus to go tubing down the White River, so this must be an excellent spot. Regarding the playground here: It's certainly not a destination playground. I would not go out of my way to come here just to play on the playground, but it's nice that it's here. The playground is very small, with a couple of slides and things to climb up. There are no swings. The ground is covered in mulch. The covered bridge is nice to walk across, but once you walk to the other side, you have to come back because it's cordoned off and the park ends right there. There are hella spider webs up in there, too, so arachnophobes, be aware! The webs are everywhere, but fortunately you don't walk through any -- at least I don't think you do! Maybe I should check my hair. read more

See all

When I go to a park that has character and/or history, I tend to enjoy it more than when I go to one of those standard, serviceable parks that could be anywhere. Potter's Bridge has a restored bridge from 1871 which is viewable from the parking lot. There is a marker with the history of the area along the roadside and more information by the bridge itself. Besides checking out the bridge, there are paved trails that run in both directions from the bridge along the river. The paths are wide enough for bikers to get around hikers without causing distress. The paths are wooded and are close enough to the river so that you can see and hear it as you walk. On my visit after heavy rains the day before, the river was swollen, but the paths remained dry. However, the water was racing by and I saw two ducks calmly riding along the surface faster than I could walk! The park also has a nice restroom facility that was open even in March. There was also a bench area, a playground, and an air station for bike repair. I also saw a second parking lot farther to the west of the main lot. I would say this is a park good for long walks and enjoying nature without having to rough it. Kids can be rewarded with a little playground time when they get bored from walking. Review #755 read more

See all

Love this park! Great walking trails! Nice playground! Has bathrooms that are in good condition!

I found this place after moving to Noblesville. I was looking for a local park to take some cool pictures so that I could look cool on Instagram :) Upon arriving to this park, you're greeted by a beautiful white covered bridge that goes over the White River. The only one remaining in Hamilton County! With trails, picnic areas, and a playground, this is the perfect place to bring the kids or your dogs for a nice outing. When the weather gets warmer, get a sandwich and enjoy the nature surrounding the park. A quiet respite after a busy workday. Get your relax on! read more

Potter's Bridge Park - Parks Near Me - Noblesville, Indiana