Indy Parks and Recreation

08/11/2026

In last night's 2027 city budget introduction, Mayor Hogsett highlighted our work to upgrade sports courts at parks across the city. As he said, "In the sports capital of the world, our rising stars deserve world class facilities."

This year, Indy Parks is making upgrades to 56 tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts across the city, including the court shown here at Arsenal Park. With last night's proposal, this number will grow to nearly 100 total court improvements next year in addition to projects funded by the Lilly Endowment.

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

We’re loving the brand new playground at Garfield Park! It has something for everyone, from slides and swings for the kids to outdoor workout equipment. This playground is definitely worth checking out if you haven’t already! 🛝🏋️

08/07/2026

Join Indy Parks and Central Indiana Cycling on Thursday, August 20 for a free bike ride through Indianapolis's scenic greenways and trails! August's ride will meet at the Factory Arts District; 1420 Brookside Ave. Be sure to register at parks.indy.gov/programs, as spots are limited 🚴🏼🚴🏽‍♀️🌳

08/07/2026

Drum roll please.... 🥁
The top 5 photos in the Eagle Creek Park 2027 Photo Contest are here! 📸

At over 325 submissions, this was a record-breaking year! We are beyond excited to present the top 5 contenders. Now it's up to YOU to vote for your favorite.

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos. Stay tuned, as we'll be showcasing submissions through 2026 to celebrate the flora and fauna of Eagle Creek through the eyes of visitors. We can't wait to see your incredible photos again this time next year!

RULES:
➡ LIKE the ONE photo that is your favorite and that you want to see on the 2026 Eagle Creek Park pass.
➡ The voting is open until next Friday, August 14 at 5 PM.
➡ The winner will be announced soon after voting closes.

The top 5 photos are as follows:
Tree Swallow - Suzanne Atkinson
Two Juvenile Raccoons - Courtney Brooks
Lesser Yellowlegs - Triston Vittorio
Clearwing Hummingbird Moth - Mike Koeske
Bird Sanctuary Landscape - Nick Harvey

08/06/2026

🥋 Ready to kickstart your martial arts journey? Registration is now open for Tae Kwon Do classes with Indy Parks!

Classes begin in August. Register today at indyparks.org or call (317) 327-7375!

08/05/2026

We start booking hayrides on Monday!

08/05/2026

What an incredible turnout to celebrate the brand-new playground at Garfield Park! 🛝💚 Thank you to the Lilly Endowment, Councilor Mascari, Director Crone, the Friends of Garfield Park, and everyone who helped transform this beloved community gathering space. Check out the HUGE new climbing structure, slides, and play features for kids of all ages

08/04/2026

We stopped by Frederick Douglass Park for 30 minutes and could have stayed two hours 🛝 This playground is that good. Details 👇