Indy Parks
Bike trail push for Eagle Creek stirs controversy
May 3, 2012
Chris O'MalleyMountain bikers have salivated for years about building trails in the rolling hills of Eagle Creek Park, the city’s
largest municipal park. But environmentalists worry the paths would cause erosion.
MoreMayor names two new department directors
March 15, 2012
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard on Thursday appointed new directors for the Department of Public Works and the Department
of Parks and Recreation.
MoreIndianapolis Parks Foundation leader plans retirement
February 7, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indianapolis Parks Foundation will start looking this week for a replacement for President Cindy Porteous, who plans to
retire after 12 years at the not-for-profit.
MoreSustainability, more new jobs key to GM site
August 27, 2011
Kevin Parsons / Special to IBJWhy not look at the entire neighborhood instead of just this old site?
MoreCity seeking long-term operator of Eagle Creek course
July 12, 2011
Scott OlsonBids are due by July 29 for an eight-year contract to manage the golf club. The city intends to sue the former operator in
an attempt to recover more than $200,000 after he defaulted on a $3.5 million loan.
MoreCrime-prevention grants awarded to 26 organizations
June 6, 2011
Indianapolis' Community Crime Prevention Board awarded a total of $1.7 million in grants, down from $4 million last year,
due to the city budget crunch.
MoreCross-country track planned near proposed tennis center site
May 12, 2011
Scott OlsonProperty along the White River is set to be rezoned to provide for a cross-country track, while a not-for-profit is eying
a parcel farther north as one of three potential sites for a tennis center.
MoreUPDATE: City chooses manager for Velodrome, park
April 7, 2011
IBJ StaffMarian University will assume management of the Major Taylor Velodrome and the surrounding Lake Sullivan Sports Complex under
a partnership announced Thursday morning by Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard.
MoreCity names new golf manager for Eagle Creek
March 25, 2011
Scott OlsonGolf club's former operator defaulted on loan agreement, forcing city officials to make $222,724 in payments and search for
another contractor to manage it.
MoreCity terminating contract of Eagle Creek golf manager
March 14, 2011
Scott OlsonJerry Hayslett, who has managed the golf club on West 56th Street since 1999, will no longer be the operator, effective April
1, after he defaulted on a $3.5 million loan balance, city officials said.
MoreParks Foundation plans east-side farm for Gleaners
March 3, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indianapolis Parks Foundation plans to use a $150,000 grant from Indiana University Health to start an organic farm on
the east side of the city benefiting Gleaners Food Bank.
MoreCity-County Council OKs new crime grants board
March 1, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indianapolis Parks Foundation will administer the city's tax-supported crime grants program, under a proposal approved
Monday night 26-0 by the City-County Council.
MoreWater playground proposed for far-east side park
February 22, 2011
Scott OlsonSplash zone is among several improvements slated for German Church and 30th Park, a few of which will be considered Thursday
by the Metropolitan Development Commission's hearing examiner.
MoreCouncil may give up crime-grant duty to Parks Foundation
February 19, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinUnder a proposal on its way to the City-County Council, the Indianapolis Parks Foundation would oversee millions of dollars
in tax-supported grants for crime prevention.
MoreCity offers another parks facility for lease
January 24, 2011
Francesca JaroszIndy Parks & Recreation officials on Monday issued a request for proposals from entities interested in leasing the Riverside
Marina facility near 30th Street and White River Parkway.
MoreCity seeks privatization of Velodrome
October 30, 2010
Anthony SchoettleCity officials are hoping that privatizing the Major Taylor Velodrome, which now is in disrepair, will breathe new life into
the cycling venue built in 1982 as a key part of Indianapolis’ efforts to become a sports capital.
MoreCity eyes Central State site for sports complex
June 26, 2010
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis officials are exploring turning the former Central State Hospital into a 150-acre sports complex that could include
facilities for everything from soccer and baseball to tennis and ice skating.
MoreMOUNAYAR: Indianapolis should rediscover public spaces
May 8, 2010
Michel MounayarToo few of the city's revitalization projects are connected by attractive sidewalks, streets, gardens and plazas.
MoreBallard solicits business help in aid of Indy Parks
March 4, 2010
Peter SchnitzlerCorporate contributions, volunteerism help shore up struggling city department after recession-driven cuts reduce budget by
nearly one-fifth.
MoreCity's plan to raise money with sponsorships takes wing with KFC
January 9, 2010
Anthony SchoettleMayor Greg Ballard this month rolled out the first of what he hopes will be 10 to 15 city sponsorship and advertising deals
this year, with the aim of saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
MoreCity ready to award new golf contracts
December 18, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard's administration has chosen five local contractors to run 12 municipal golf courses for
the next 10 years, and expects to get $6.3 million in capital improvements out of the deal.
MoreParks Foundation gets $7.3M Lilly Endowment grant
December 10, 2009
Scott OlsonLilly Endowment Inc. has awarded the Indianapolis Parks Foundation a $7.3 million grant to fund improvements that include
a new pool at Bethel Park on the near-southeast side.
MoreNovel partnership promotes peace
September 26, 2009
Through partnership with Indy Parks, Peace Learning Center is making a difference in the lives
of central Indiana youth and families while enhancing Indy Parks’ mission.
MoreCity's cash-strapped parks turn to private sector for ideas, manpower
September 12, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerMayor Greg Ballard's administration has asked the businesses for ideas on
how Eagle Creek Park and Riverside Regional Park each could cut costs and generate more revenue.
Morehow Eagle Creek Park and Riverside Regional Park each could cut costs and generate more revenue.
Budget cuts loom for arts, parks as mayor tries to lessen deficit
August 4, 2008
Peter SchnitzlerAfter Mayor Greg Ballard's upset victory at the polls last November, local arts leaders were in a panic. They worried the no-nonsense former Marine would put public safety on a pedestal and slash Indianapolis' funding for cultural groups.
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we love that we were right in our predictions for the outcome of Tony's boondoggle. We aren't negative, we are positive that the league that never has will continue to blow chunks and stink up the place
I was initially excited to learn that this wasn't rubber-stamped, but if all that is required is to add some shrubs and some "window dressing" over the first floor of the garage, then I'd call it a waste of everyone's time. It should be noted that the Hearing Examiner is a DMD employee who reports to the same administrator as the DMD staff planner who recommended approval of the garage and whose report said that the requirement for ground-floor retail had been "satisfied". Better luck with appealing the inevitable approval at the MDC, where the commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, City Council, and County Commissioners, thus, presumably not all obligated to facilitate the administration's plans.
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New airport, new Lucas Oil Stadium, expanded convention center, $30,000,000 Pacer gift, Stupid City Way Project, Broad Ripple Parking Garage $ Giveaway, Money blown on lethal bike lanes. The list is endless..
We have complete morons in City Government with grafter buddies sitting in the wings also stealing parking meter revenue. Go to www.adavceindiana.com and read about Chicago Parking Meter Corruption.
It's all theft of taxpayer resources and complete lack of financial stewardship and devoid of integrity.
I would just like for basic city services please.