Morse Park & Beach
Noblesville, Indiana · on Morse Reservoir · Morse Park
Verified · 4 independent sources
- WATER
- reservoir
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- $6 per person
- SEASON
- Best in summer
About Morse Park & Beach
Morse Park & Beach is a Hamilton County Parks and Recreation facility in Noblesville, Indiana, centered on a designated public swim beach, an official swimming hole along the shore of Morse Reservoir. The 23-acre park sits at 19777 Morse Park Lane and pairs the fee-based beach with disc golf, boating, fishing, and picnic facilities. Morse Reservoir itself is a 1,500-acre water-supply lake built in 1956 by the Indianapolis Water Company (now Citizens Energy Group).
The park overlooks Morse Reservoir, a roughly 6.5-mile-long, 1,500-acre man-made lake with about 32.5 miles of shoreline in northwestern Hamilton County, surrounded by trees and hills. It is one of only two parks that provide public shoreline access to the reservoir (the other being Red Bridge Park), with the town of Cicero occupying much of the north shore.
Swimming at Morse Park & Beach
Swimming happens at a designated, fee-admission beach on the reservoir shoreline rather than in an open natural-access area. The beach operates seasonally (opening May 30) daily from noon to 6:00 pm, with a $6 per-person admission (children 2 and under free). The county's official page does not publish specific details on lifeguard staffing, roping/depth markers, or water-quality rules, so those details are unconfirmed.
How to get to this swimming hole
The park is located at 19777 Morse Park Lane, Noblesville, IN 46062, a short drive northwest of downtown Noblesville near the north end of Morse Reservoir.
The hike in
- Time on foot
- Under 5 minutes walking from the parking area to the beach, consistent with a standard drive-up county park beach.
Morse Park has on-site trails (used mainly for its 18-hole disc golf course and general park loop), but the swim beach is a drive-up facility directly served by park parking, not reached via a dedicated hiking trail.
Plan your visit
Parking
Available
The 23-acre county park clearly has visitor parking to serve its beach, disc golf course, ball diamonds, and pavilion, but the official page does not specify lot type, capacity, or any parking-specific fee separate from the $6/person beach admission; this could not be confirmed further this session.
Restrooms
Yes
Restrooms and a locker room are listed on-site at the park (per Hamilton County Parks and Recreation's official Morse Park & Beach page).
Hours
Park grounds open 24 hours; Morse Beach itself is seasonal, open daily 12:00 pm-6:00 pm beginning May 30 (per Hamilton County Parks and Recreation).
On the water
The official park page lists a 'boat dock' among on-site facilities, indicating some boat access to Morse Reservoir from the park, but it does not specify which craft types (kayak, canoe, paddleboard, motorboat) are permitted, any motor-size or no-wake restrictions, or launch fees, so these are left unconfirmed rather than assumed.
Backstory
Morse Reservoir began operation in March 1956, built by the Indianapolis Water Company (predecessor of Citizens Energy Group) to supply drinking water, recreation, and flood control for the Indianapolis metro area; it is named after former company CEO Howard S. Morse.
Morse Park & Beach: FAQ
Does Morse Park & Beach charge a fee?
$6 per person for beach admission; children 2 and under are free (per Hamilton County Parks and Recreation).
Do I need to hike to reach Morse Park & Beach?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Morse Park & Beach?
The 23-acre county park clearly has visitor parking to serve its beach, disc golf course, ball diamonds, and pavilion, but the official page does not specify lot type, capacity, or any parking-specific fee separate from the $6/person beach admission; this could not be confirmed further this session.
When is the best time to visit Morse Park & Beach?
Summer; the beach is open daily from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm starting May 30 through the warm season, per the official park page.
What water body is Morse Park & Beach on?
Morse Park & Beach is on Morse Reservoir, a natural reservoir verified in USGS hydrography data.
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