Speedway trail lands $4.9M in first round of state’s Next Level Trails program
Other recipients in the $24.9 million first round of the program included a trail in Greenfield and another in Boone County.
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City to repurpose some public golf courses
Indy Parks is grappling with the future of its 13 courses based on declining revenue and interest, and millions of dollars in eventual facility upgrades.
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Lilly creates public downtown park on edge of its headquarters campus
The city’s newest park is springing up on the south side of downtown, a district quickly filling up with apartments, offices and retail—and a noticeable shortage of public green space.
Turkey Run State Park added to National Register of Historic Places
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says the park northeast of Terre Haute was added to the national registry because of its cultural value to Indiana and its national history.
Plan for private health clinic at Broad Ripple Park hits opposition
A group that opposes a public-private partnership to help raise funds for an event center in Broad Ripple Park plans a forum Monday night to discuss the matter, but did not invite city or park officials.
Vision for Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers includes rec center, playgrounds, reading nooks, plazas
Fishers intends to start construction on the first section of the trail, from 106th Street to 126th Street, later this year.
Indiana Dunes becomes state’s first national park
The Dunes were initially recommended to become a national park in 1916, because of their biological diversity and geological features.
Bidders on state park’s concert stage upgrade go wide of mark, delaying work
New restrooms will be ready for concertgoers at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn, but a key portion of the venue’s two-year, $27 million revamp must wait until 2020.
Columbus’ 3-year-old bike-share program faces falling ridership
A southern Indiana city's bike-share program has cut its expenses and is weighing other changes in hopes of reversing its falling ridership.
Fishers seeks input on plans for Geist park, beach
More than a year after Mayor Scott Fadness announced plans to build a 70-acre waterfront park at the far-east end of the reservoir, the city can now move forward.
When your everyday stroll takes its toll, try these walking paths
If you are interested in adding variety to your ambulatory activities, central Indiana has plenty of low-impact spots where you can comfortably set your own pace.
Area parks offer far more than just hiking this summer
An outdoor trek in central Indiana doesn’t have to just mean a walk in the park. There’s far more to try at outdoor areas than just trail traversing or taking a dip in a public pool.
Canal park finally gets go-ahead after Colts close fundraising gap
Construction is set to start this month on the long-awaited playground along downtown’s Central Canal after a needed boost from the Indianapolis Colts Foundation.
Fishers set to pay $15.7M to take over Geist property for park
The new price was determined in an eminent domain proceeding after owners turned down a much smaller offer for the 70-acre property.
Fishers using eminent domain to acquire Geist park site
The city of Fishers is looking to take control of land along Geist Reservoir where officials want to build a park and beach, but property owners turned down the offer.
Fishers to consider ban of vaping, chewing tobacco in city parks
A proposed ordinance drafted by Fishers' parks department will go before its city council Tuesday night.
Indiana lakeshore closer to becoming national park
A U.S. House committee has advanced a plan to make Indiana's Dunes National Lakeshore the state’s first national park.
Entrepreneur a master of ‘creative renovation’
Tom Battista’s latest project is The Idle, a work-in-progress micro park between Fletcher Place and Fountain Square where visitors can contemplate downtown highway traffic.
UPDATE: Fishers plans to develop 70-acre park on Geist Reservoir
City officials are determined to acquire the land to bring public recreation to the area largely populated by private, upscale homes. They’re willing to use eminent domain if necessary.
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.
Mayor calls on VA to halt Crown Hill cemetery project
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Wednesday said his “dream” would be for the Crown Hill North Woods to become part of the city’s park system.