Mill Race Park
Mill Race Park is a city-owned park located in Columbus, Indiana (Bartholomew County), where the Flat Rock and the Driftwood rivers join (forming the east fork of the White River) in downtown Columbus. It lies in Columbus Township itself. The first to add nearby is Miller House and Garden, at 1.6 mi.
A garden inside Columbus Township
You can stay in Columbus Township
Mill Race Park is inside Columbus Township, which has 24 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis is about 41 miles north and Louisville is about 72 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
Here are the months at Mill Race Park, with their weather.
Mill Race Park
Mill Race Park is a city-owned park located in Columbus, Indiana (Bartholomew County), where the Flat Rock and the Driftwood rivers join (forming the east fork of the White River) in downtown Columbus.
- Type
- Garden
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Mill Race Park
Rooms are nearest in Columbus Township (24) and Columbus (23).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mill Race Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Township | in town | — | 24 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 53,359 | $239K | — |
| Columbus | in town | — | 23 21 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 52,655 | $244K | A |
| Washington Township | 18 mi west | 25 min | 46 14 hotels · 2 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 5,238 | $305K | — |
| German Township | 7 mi north | 10 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 7,453 | $166K | — |
| Nashville | 17 mi west | 25 min | 21 10 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,273 | $295K | — |
| Van Buren Township | 15 mi southwest | 25 min | 10 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 1,969 | $285K | — |
| Jackson Township | 19 mi south | 30 min | 15 10 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 23,633 | $174K | — |
| Seymour | 18 mi south | 25 min | 14 9 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 22,450 | $163K | B− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Mill Race Park with these
You can reach each of these within 67 miles.
Big draw40 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
12 mi MuseumMiller House and Garden
41 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
32 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium66 mi MuseumSons of the American Revolution
62 mi MuseumCreation Museum1.2M visitors a year
41 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
66 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! CenterPhoto credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Miller House and Garden: Nyttend, Public domain · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Creation Museum: Creashin at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · KFC Yum! Center: Jamesmac96, CC BY 3.0
Good to know about Mill Race Park
Is Mill Race Park in Columbus Township?
Yes. It’s inside Columbus Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit Mill Race Park?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.
How far is Mill Race Park from Indianapolis and Louisville?
About 41 miles north of Indianapolis and about 72 miles south of Louisville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mill Race Park?
Indianapolis (IND), about 40 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mill Race Park?
Columbus Township (in town, 24 places to stay), Columbus (in town, 23 places to stay) and Washington Township (18 mi, 46 places to stay).
From people who live in Columbus Township
People in Columbus Township have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.