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Clark Foundation, Lilly to partner on new downtown basketball court

March 24, 2026

Plans call for the basketball court to be open to the public as part of a pocket park concept that will include some new trees and other landscaping.

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Indianapolis Cultural Trail plans headquarters expansion

October 9, 2024

Mickey Shuey

The not-for-profit that manages the Indianapolis Cultural Trail has launched a $2 million fundraising campaign to support the acquisition of its headquarters at 132 W. Walnut St. and an adjacent building to accommodate the expansion plan.

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City, stakeholders take steps to refresh overlooked Lugar Plaza

March 20, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Surrounded by dense residential developments and workplaces, the plaza was a buzzy spot when it opened in 2018. Eight years later, it is more frequently a loitering spot, where people have been known to abuse drugs and alcohol.

Indiana Avenue section of Cultural Trail opens for travelers

June 20, 2024 | Taylor Wooten

The first phase of the trail extension connects portions of the original six-mile Cultural Trail to historic Indiana Avenue neighborhoods and other areas of Indianapolis.

Indiana Pacers Bikeshare program adding 250 e-bikes

October 20, 2023 | IBJ Staff

The e-bikes will be the first made available by the not-for-profit program, which currently offers 525 traditional bikes at 50 stations along or near the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

IBJ Podcast: Brian Payne on the Cultural Trail, equity, fighting systemic racism and leaving CICF

June 26, 2023 | IBJ Staff

Retiring on June 30, Payne delves into the impact of the Cultural Trail, how CICF will change once he leaves and the challenge of measuring its progress on a goal as large as dismantling institutional racism in central Indiana.

Art & Soul performances to celebrate ‘Kings & Queens’

December 23, 2022 |

Dave Lindquist

In-person Art & Soul events are scheduled for February at the Cabaret, Jazz Kitchen and Indianapolis Artsgarden.

Local developers planning $60M apartment, retail project on Cultural Trail in Fountain Square

March 15, 2022 |

Mickey Shuey

The site of a one-story, nondescript building in Fountain Square used sparingly for local White Castle operations soon could house a five-story building with nearly 200 apartments and six street-level storefronts.

Cultural Trail breaks ground on $30 million expansion

November 4, 2021 |

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc. is starting work on its 2-mile expansion, the trail’s first extension since it opened in 2013.

Concerts, other performances tip off Saturday as part of 3-week Swish festival

March 13, 2021 | IBJ Staff

On Saturday, performances will take place downtown on Georgia Street, at Lugar Plaza and at Davlan Park in the Mass Ave neighborhood. Performances are also scheduled at the airport.

Cultural Trail secures $1M donation for expansion project

February 23, 2021 |

Susan Orr

The donation, from the Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation, brings the project’s fundraising total to $27 million. The total project cost is estimated at $30 million.

Indianapolis Cultural Trail announces $30 million expansion

February 6, 2020 |

Susan Orr

The expansion will add two miles to the trail’s existing eight-mile network. It’s the first expansion since the trail opened in 2013.

Anthem donates $1M to Indianapolis Cultural Trail

November 13, 2019 |

John Russell

The money will be used for programs, maintenance and new counters that will keep track of how many people are using the trail.

Cultural Trail raises enough money to keep Ann Dancing

July 11, 2019

Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc. officials announced Wednesday that they’ve raised enough money to keep a popular electronic piece of public art in operation for years to come.

Q&A with Ethan Hochstein: Cultural Trail horticulture manager

June 13, 2019

The 8-mile downtown trail features five acres of plantings and 25,000 square feet of bioswales, which are meant to filter pollution from water.

Cultural Trail aims to raise $262,800 for piece of public art

May 30, 2019

If successful, the Keep Ann Dancing fundraising campaign, announced Thursday morning, will pay for hardware and technology upgrades and a maintenance fund for Ann Dancing by British artist Julian Opie.

IBJ Podcast: Indiana Pacers Bikeshare is undergoing its first expansion—and it’s a big one

December 10, 2018

Kären Haley, executive director of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, talks with guest host Anthony Schoettle about the timeline for the bikeshare expansion and why it was important to locate stations outside of downtown.

Pacers Bikeshare rolling out major expansion in 2019

December 6, 2018

The Indiana Pacers Bikeshare program plans to roll out 23 new stations next summer—some of which will be miles away from the Mile Square.

Founder of Indy Cultural Trail generally supports scooter services

July 6, 2018

Brian Payne, the mind behind the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, says he is generally supportive of electric scooter use on the trail—with a caveat.

Indy Cultural Trail Food Tours offer walkable feasts

April 18, 2018

Developed in collaboration with longtime local food expert Jolene Ketzenberger, the guided tours offer an afternoon of culinary adventure along the eight-mile downtown trail.

Cultural Trail becomes unique drawing card for conventions and trade shows

November 2, 2017

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail was supposed to be a nice city amenity and promote a healthy lifestyle among downtown residents and visitors. But it’s become much more.

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