MLK Park getting some love as 50th anniversary of Kennedy speech approaches
The site where Robert F. Kennedy announced the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. could soon receive a makeover, new programming and a federal historic designation.
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Indianapolis naming new downtown plaza after Lugar
Former Mayor Richard Lugar joined current Mayor Joe Hogsett and former mayors Steve Goldsmith, Bart Peterson and Greg Ballard for Monday's announcement.
City moves to beautify former Outlaws Motorcycle Club compound
As a U.S. attorney, Joe Hogsett was instrumental in arresting dozens of people connected to the club in a 2012 raid. As mayor of Indianapolis, Hogsett wants to transform the infamous site into a park or other community gem.
Hogsett takes page from Hudnut era in new anti-littering effort
The city, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and Eli Lilly and Co. are teaming on a new initiative aimed at beautifying the city.
Parks director wants city parks to spark change
Indy Parks recently finalized a five-year master plan, which was adopted Feb. 1 by the Metropolitan Development Commission.
LOU’S VIEWS: Garfield’s winter oasis among offerings at Indy’s parks
Indianapolis’ parks have a range of activities to choose from year-round, many at low or no cost.
Indy Parks director leaving for position in Texas
Indy Parks Director John Williams has accepted the position of director of parks and recreation in Waco, Texas, the city of Indianapolis announced Wednesday morning.
Indianapolis cancels cricket championship
“Deteriorating” communications with the sponsoring organization forced the decision, the city of Indianapolis announced Friday afternoon.
Indianapolis mounting push to privatize parks
IndyParks is looking for private operators interested in opening new attractions on city-owned land, improving existing offerings, and taking over daily operations of parks facilities. New offerings could get rolling in 2014.
White River path nears completion after $2.7M investment
The 4-mile stretch of the Wapahani Trail will connect White River State Park to a multi-use path on Raymond Street near Eli Lilly and Co.’s 255-acre private park.
City to pay $15K to fix wells at new World Sports Park
The city of will replace one home water well and lower pumps in three others because they're being sucked dry by an irrigation system at a park where crews are building international sports fields.
Indianapolis aims to become top center for cricket
The Midwestern city best known for its basketball and auto racing is gearing up for a proper game of cricket — the ball-and-bat sport most Americans know only from British films or by surfing through international sports channels.
City to host USA Cricket championships in 2014
The tournament is slated for the new Indianapolis World Sports Park on the far-east side for three years beginning in 2014, the USA Cricket Association said.
Republicans to question Ballard’s $6M sports park
The City-County Council’s GOP caucus will grill the mayor’s staff in a private meeting Monday evening about plans for the park, which caught many of them by surprise last week.
LOU’S VIEWS: 2012 A&E favorites
With so much to choose from, it’s impossible to say what was best. Instead, here are some of my favorites of the year.
Parks foundation gets $10M from Lilly Endowment
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation has received a record-setting $10 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to upgrade 13 parks in Marion County, the foundation announced Monday.
Face-lift nearly complete at Eagle Creek golf courses
Eagle Creek Golf Club received a long-awaited face-lift this year under a contract that will rescue the city from most of its expenses stemming from the previous operator’s loan default.
LOU’S VIEWS: Treetop adventure at Eagle Creek Park
The new Go Ape course is an outstanding excuse to revisit Eagle Creek Park, one of the country’s largest municipal parks.
City parks foundation chooses new president
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation has selected Tanya Husain as its new president, the group announced Monday. Husain will replace retiring parks foundation president Cindy Porteous.
Bike trail push for Eagle Creek stirs controversy
Mountain 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.