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.
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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.
Fishers, Noblesville to reveal plan for trail along Nickel Plate railroad corridor
Officials have been discussing ways to use or improve the 37-mile Nickel Plate railroad corridor, following a fallout between the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority and the Indiana Transportation Museum, which operated the popular Indiana State Fair train.
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.
City considers issuing $75M in debt to pay for projects, purchases
The Hogsett administration’s proposal is to take big-ticket items out of the city’s operating budget to help resolve a persistent budget deficit. Republicans worry about taking on the debt.
City closing Eagle Creek gun range to public
The city of Indianapolis is closing a gun range to the public after terminating the contract of its private operator earlier this month.
Financing unclear for Westfield’s $25M Grand Junction park
Westfield officials have finally chosen a design—a series of modern, glass-and-stone structures with walking paths and bridges—for Grand Junction Plaza, a project that’s already more than seven years in the planning.
Westfield pays taxes, rent on Grand Park
In an arrangement observers are calling unusual, the city of Westfield has been paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent and property taxes for land at Grand Park.
Noblesville delays decision on funding scaled-back downtown park
The Noblesville Common Council postponed its vote on funding a downtown park planned for west of the White River, asking the city administration for more information about long-term costs—and future projects that also might require a municipal investment.
City quietly scales back World Sports Park
Indianapolis is reining in costs and dialing back ambition at the new east-side World Sports Park. The park, which will be home to one of the few premier cricket fields in the United States, is coming in about $1 million under its $6 million budget because it will have fewer features than planned.
Indy parks embark on $8 million in upgrades
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation on Tuesday announced a plan to improve 16 parks in Marion County, including the renovation or creation of playgrounds, trails, basketball courts and restrooms.
Indiana opens first bark parks in state park
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday dedicated two dog play areas at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis.
Noblesville to developers: Pay fee, cut open space near parks
Common Council members this month approved changes in the city’s land-use law that will allow residential developers within a half-mile of public parks to set aside less property as open space—for a price.
Milder summer weather boosts state park revenue
Revenue jumped to $12.3 million during the park system’s summer season as cooler temperatures enticed visitors. A price increase this year for annual passes helped line the parks’ purse.
Noblesville planning riverfront park with amphitheater
City leaders are working to acquire 6.4 acres of property along the White River for a park—complete with an open-air amphitheater—that would extend the city’s downtown area to the west.
Well woes blamed on new Indianapolis sports park
Some Indianapolis residents living near where the World Sports Park is being built say its new irrigation system is sucking their home water wells dry.
Design for new Fishers park on hold
Fishers’ grand plan for an 80-acre park at 101st Street and Cyntheanne Road hit a snag this month when the Town Council refused to increase the design consultant’s fees by about $100,000.