Discover Fishers
19 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Geist Reservoir
Geist Reservoir offers wide water reflections, marshy shorelines, residential piers and wooded banks that make strong foregrounds for sunrise/sunset and seasonal color. Best at golden hour and blue hour for mirrored skies; weekday mornings are quieter. Accessible by car with boat-ramps and small parking lots off Springstone Rd; casual walking trails and piers provide varied angles. Expect local boat traffic on weekends; fall foliage and calm summer mornings are highlights.
Geist Waterfront Park
Small waterfront park on Geist Reservoir offering calm water reflections, a boardwalk/dock, walking paths and open lawns — good for sunrise/sunset colors, mirrored lake shots and intimate nature scenes. Best light at golden hour and blue hour; weekdays and early mornings have fewer walkers and anglers. Paved paths and nearby parking on Olio Rd make gear access easy; no entry fee. Seasonal variety: color in fall, dramatic skies in summer, spare compositions in winter.
Central Green
Central Green is a manicured public lawn and event plaza in Fishers City Center with an amphitheater, sculptural elements, water features and tree-lined paths — ideal for wide-angle plaza shots, environmental portraits during events, and sunset skies reflected in shallow pools. No entry fee; public parking and street parking nearby. Best at golden hour or during community events for dynamic scenes; weekdays are quieter. Easily accessible, family-friendly, and photogenic year-round (colorful fall
Kraus Square Gazebo
A small, ornamental white gazebo in Kraus Square—great for intimate architectural shots, portraits, and seasonal compositions (spring flowers, autumn leaves, snow). Easy public access in a suburban plaza with nearby parking; best light at golden hour and blue hour. Weekday mornings are quieter. No entry fee; respect local events and private rentals.
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
Small hardwood preserve with winding trails, a boardwalk over wetlands and a creek — great for intimate forest scenes, seasonal color, reflections and birdlife. Free entry and small parking lot at the Hague Rd trailhead; trails are mostly flat and partially boardwalk-accessible. Best light is early morning or late afternoon for soft side light and mist; spring/summer has birds and green foliage, fall offers color, winter shows textured trunks. Expect mosquitoes in warm months; weekdays are quiet
Adrenaline Family Adventure Park
Adrenaline Family Adventure Park offers dynamic action shots: zip lines, aerial ropes, climbing walls, inflatable courses and group activities. Photograph motion, facial expressions and course geometry. Best light is golden hour for warm tones and backlit rope silhouettes; weekdays or early mornings reduce crowds. On-site parking and street access; expect safety waivers and closures for weather. Bring a fast lens for action and a wide for context shots.
Hoosier Woods North Trailhead
A quiet, wooded stretch along Sweet Creek with shaded trails, creek crossings and pockets of boardwalk — excellent for intimate forest scenes, creek reflections, seasonal color and candid wildlife. Easy access from the Hoosier Woods North trailhead with free parking; no entry fee. Best at golden hour or early morning for soft side light and fewer people; spring and fall offer the strongest color and active wildlife. Trails can be muddy after rain and buggy in summer, so bring appropriate gear.
Jared Sweitzer Memorial Park
Small community park with trails, open lawns, mature trees and a memorial feature — good for relaxed nature, portrait and golden-hour landscapes. Easy access and free parking at 10326 Lee Stewart Ln; paved paths and ADA-friendly areas. Best light at sunrise/sunset; weekdays quieter. No entry fee.
Greetings from Fishers, Indiana
Large vintage–postcard mural on a busy corner in Fishers’ Nickel Plate District — colorful lettering, local landmarks and mid-century vibe make it a graphic, bold subject for portraits, detail shots and environmental street photos. Best at golden hour or after sunset with even light from west. Easy curbside access and free street parking; weekdays are quieter. No entry fee; respect nearby businesses and residents.
Cumberland Park
Small, family-oriented park with colorful inclusive playgrounds, open lawns, a stream/pond area and an amphitheater — great for lifestyle, kids-at-play, event and low-key landscape shots. Best light is golden hour for warm backlight on playground structures and long shadows across lawns; weekdays and early mornings have fewer families. Free entry and public parking at 10580 Cumberland Rd; paved paths and ADA access make gear transport easy. Seasonal foliage and community events add variety.
Olio Fields
Olio Fields combines ponds, wetlands, walking trails and contemporary suburban architecture — good for reflective waterscapes, trail-leading-lines, and seasonal foliage. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and reflections; weekday mornings are quieter. Paved paths and parking make access easy; check local event schedules and drone rules before flying. Expect accessible sidewalks and park benches for setups.
12473 River Road
A stretch of River Road on the White River corridor offering riverside views, mature trees, walking trails and occasional paddlers — good for intimate waterscape and landscape shots. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm side light and reflections; late autumn adds color and winter brings stark silhouettes. Accessible by car with street parking and nearby trailheads; mostly public, no entry fee. Weekdays and early mornings reduce recreational crowding; watch for mosquitoes in summer.
Zimmer Park
Small community park with a pond, boardwalks, mature trees and open lawns — good for intimate landscapes, reflections, seasonal color and local birdlife. Free entry with parking on Dorster St; paved paths and accessible boardwalks make gear transport easy. Best at golden hour or early weekday mornings for calm water and fewer people; fall and spring offer strongest color and migrating birds.
Brookschool Park
Small suburban park with walking trails, a pond and wooded edges offering reflections, seasonal foliage and birdlife. Best at golden hour or after rain for strong reflections; weekdays and early mornings are quiet. Easy parking and no entry fee; trails are accessible but bring insect repellent in warmer months. Great for intimate nature scenes, reflections and casual wildlife portraits.
Billericay Park
Small community park with walking trails, open lawns, mature trees and a pond — good for seasonal foliage, reflections and intimate landscape compositions. Free entry and roadside parking; easy wheelchair access on main paths. Best light: golden hour at sunrise or sunset. Weekday mornings are quieter; weekends host family activity and youth sports.
Witten Park
Small community park with wooded trails, open meadow spots and a pond — good for intimate nature scenes, seasonal color (spring wildflowers, fall foliage), and low-contrast woodland light. Easy access from Saxony Blvd with free parking; no entry fee. Best at golden hour or early weekday mornings for soft light and few people; overcast days work well for even forest exposures. Paved and natural trails are stroller- and tripod-friendly; watch for wet ground near the water.
Roy. G. Holland Memorial Park
A community green space featuring lawns, mature trees, paths and a small memorial area — good for intimate landscapes, seasonal color, reflections and casual portraits. Easy roadside parking on Park Dr, free entry and paved paths make it accessible year-round. Best light is golden hour for warm tones and low sun through trees; spring/fall offer the strongest color. Weekday mornings are quieter; expect families and dog walkers on weekends.
Hamilton Proper Park
Small suburban park with open lawns, mature trees and a pond—good for serene landscape and water-reflection shots, seasonal foliage, and candid family/dog portraits. Easy access off Hoosier Rd with free street/lot parking and paved paths; no entry fee. Best light at golden hour (sunrise for east-facing water, sunset for warm rim light). Weekday mornings are quiet; expect families and dog walkers on weekends.
The Escape Room Fishers
Indoor entertainment venue offering themed escape rooms — photograph immersive sets, props, puzzles and candid player reactions. Best visited on weekday afternoons or early evenings to avoid crowds; book a session and request permission to shoot behind-the-scenes. Lighting is low and theatrical (colored gels, practicals); parking available nearby at the plaza. Expect to follow staff safety and privacy rules.