Hamilton County targeting growing sport of archery
Hollywood hits "The Hunger Games" and "Brave" are firing up interest in archery just as Hamilton County’s parks department pulls the trigger on a state-of-the-art range east officials hope will draw...
View ArticleFishers plans $3M park with zip line, sledding hill
Town officials are working to transform 80 acres of suburban farmland east of Geist Reservoir into a destination-worthy park with adventure options for bikers, hikers, sledders and anglers.
View ArticleDesign 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.
View ArticleWell 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.
View ArticleNoblesville 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.
View ArticleMilder 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.
View ArticleNoblesville 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...
View ArticleIndiana 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.
View ArticleIndy 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.
View ArticleCity 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...
View ArticleNoblesville 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...
View ArticleWestfield 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.
View ArticleHamilton County targeting growing sport of archery
Hollywood hits "The Hunger Games" and "Brave" are firing up interest in archery just as Hamilton County’s parks department pulls the trigger on a state-of-the-art range east officials hope will draw...
View ArticleDesign 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.
View ArticleNoblesville 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...
View ArticleFinancing 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...
View ArticleCity 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.
View ArticleCity 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.
View ArticleLOU'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.
View ArticleFishers, Noblesville to reveal plan for trail along Nickel Plate railroad...
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,...
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