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Oct 7, 2024 · Indy Parks Breaks Ground on Washington Park Project. Indy Parks Press Releases and Announcements.
Jan 3, 2024 · Indy Parks is using $16.7 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to transform 27 playgrounds across the city. Construction of the new family center is nearing completion at Frederick Douglass Park at Andrew J. Brown Boulevard and East 25th Street on Dec. 15, 2023.
- Dwight Adams
- Grassy Creek Regional Park
- Commons Park
- Glenns Valley
- Perry Park Ice Rink
- Eagle's Crest Nature Preserve
- Honorable Mention
This eastside treasure is one of the largest city parks at 175 acres. Located on the far eastside near 30th Street and German Church Road, Grassy Creek features picnic shelters, a open field and a splash pad. “But what a lot of folks don’t know is there’s also miles of trails and wetlands sort of on the north end of the park,” said Broadfoot, who h...
This park off of East New York Street was once the site of a clubhouse for the Outlaws motorcycle gang. Back in 2012, then-U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett went after the gang, resulting in15 club members convicted on charges including drug trafficking and extortion. In a twist of fate, six years later Hogsettreturned to the site as mayor to celebrate the...
This 27-acre park on the near southside was one of Broadfoot's personal favorites during the pandemic. When other parks were packed with people looking to get out during the pandemic lockdown, Broadfoot would take her dog to this spot on Bluff Road in the city's southside. "It is a beautiful sort of hillside park with great trails," she said. "It's...
There's more than just green space in the Indy Parks portfolio. The ice skating rink at Perry Park is quite active, said Broadfoot, with various leagues and programs. Admission is $5 for children and $6 for adults. Skate rentals are $3. Skating season typically starts around Labor Day and ends in late April. Address:451 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapoli...
This hidden nature preserve is tucked away at the ever-popular Eagle Creek Park. But don't go into either of the park's major north and south entrances off 71st Street or 56th Street. Instead, venture into the northwest side of the park off Fishback Road. Google Maps should be able to direct you. The state nature preserve is within the city's Eagle...
Broadfoot has one last gem to highlight, and that is the Indy Parks staff. "They are the most community-minded, fun and service-oriented people I've ever known," she said, "and they're the ones that are making it happen out in communities." Staff helped serve meals during the pandemic, opened pools and developed safe programming, she said. "They're...
- Amelia Pak-Harvey
- City Reporter
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Jun 7, 2021 · The new Indy Parks collection includes photographs of 86 parks and golf courses, videos of historic events such as the U. S. Women's Olympic Swimming Trials at Broad Ripple Park, and board meeting minutes ranging from 1908-2017.
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Indy Parks and Recreation provides parks, greenspaces, trails, and recreation opportunities for Marion County residents and visitors. The agency offers 214 parks, 11,254 acres of greenspace, 130 playgrounds, 155 sports fields, 153 miles of trails, 23 recreation and nature centers, 20 aquatic centers, 22 spray grounds, 13 golf courses, and four ...
