Welcome to Hawthorn Park
Hawthorn Park & J.I. Case Wetland Wildlife Refuge consists of 256.72 acres and total water area of 68.6 acres. The refuge is located on East Old Maple Avenue, 0.6 mile north of U.S. 40 off of Hunt Road (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology lies on the southern border). Hawthorn Park was established in August of 1980 and was named after the many Hawthorn trees located in the park. Hawthorn Park features include a campground, beach, picnic shelters, playgrounds, restrooms, boat launch, fishing docks, archery range, and trails including a fully accessible trail with a wildlife observation overlook at the J.I. Case Wetland Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge's 50.3 acre lake attracts migratory birds and has been left in its natural state since its acquisition in 1985. Hawthorn Park's campground, open May 1 - October 15, has modern and primitive sites. Use of shower houses is available for campers only.


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