Public pools and splash pads to cool off in around Indy
Lifeguards positions at Indy Parks start at $15/hour. | Photo via @indyparks
Memorial Day weekend marked the first wave of Indy Parks pools opening for the season — but it was only for a quick dip. The pools are currently closed for additional lifeguard training + will reopen for the official start of the summer season on Saturday, June 3.
Unlike last season, pools will not be free. Admission fees will be between $2 and $5, depending on the pool. Pro tip: you can also purchase an Indy Parks Fun Card for $40/person (ages 3 and above), which gives you access to one pool per day for the whole season.
Pools will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. On Fridays, the pools will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A new splash pad opened at Frank & Judy O’Bannon Soccer Park on Friday, May 19, 2023.
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Splash pads
If you’re looking for something a bit more shallow, a splash pad might be for you. These are typically made of concrete and have motion-detection to release streams of water + mist.
Splash pads officially turned onSaturday, May 20 + are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Toledo Mud Hens vs. Indianapolis Indians | Monday, May 29-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | $12-$30 | Take a swing at the payoff pitch and enjoy half-price tickets by entering the code: HALF before selecting your seats.
Tuesday, May 30
Live Music Tuesdays @ Circle Centre Mall | Tuesday, May 30-Tuesday, June 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Circle Centre Mall Dining Pavilion, 49 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | Free | Wind down with colleagues + grab a bite to eat after work or bring the whole family for a family-friendly evening of live local music.
Thursday, June 1
Late Night Thursdays | Thursday, June 1-Thursday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Museum admission | In addition to exploring your favorite galleries and exhibits, you can also find special events happening throughout the museum.
Friday, June 2
Dating Indy: Slack off Coworking Day | Friday, June 2 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | draft creative space, 1525 Prospect St., Indianapolis | $25 | Upgrade your WFH setup at draft with cocktails by Memento Zero Proof + food from local vendors, mingling time, and free headshots for your LinkedIn or business profiles.
Rise Against Hunger Indianapolis Community Meal Packaging Experience | Friday, June 2-Saturday, June 3 | Times vary | Indianapolis Warehouse, 5701 Fortune Cir. S., Ste.s M-N , Indianapolis | Free | Join a meal packaging experience with Rise Against Hunger Indianapolis, in the movement to end hunger.
Saturday, June 3
Woodruff Place Flea Market | Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 4 | Times vary | Woodruff Place Historic Neighborhood, 735 Woodruff Place E. Dr., Indianapolis | Free | Treasure hunt, socialize + eat at this annual neighborhood yard sale — parking is limited so don’t forget to carpool.
Sunday, June 4
Broad Ripple Duck Race | Sunday, June 4 | 3-5 p.m. | Broad Ripple, Indianapolis | Free | Watch thousands of rubber ducks race down the Broad Ripple Canal + enjoy free activities for the kids — proceeds support BRVA programs and projects focused on enriching the community.
The site of former Dick’s Bodacious Bar-B-Q just off Monument Circle — which has been vacant since 2020 — will soon be replaced by an Indiana Members Credit Union branch. The 2,725-sqft space at 50 N. Pennsylvania St. is under remodel + is expected to open for business by August. (IBJ)
Read
Governor Holcomb announced plans to launch the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library statewide. The Imagination Library started in Tennessee in 1995 + is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five. (WRTV)
Festival
Hendricks County tourism announced it will be hosting National Powwow 18 — one of the nation’s largest events promoting awareness and education of the American Indian culture — from July 6-9 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds in Danville. It’s expecting thousands of visitors + dozens of vendors. (IBJ)
Drink
Still recovering from Memorial Day weekend + need a little caffeine boost? We’ve rounded up all the local coffee shops around Indianapolis to help you find one closest to you.
Featured Deal
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Shop
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I’m from the south side, so one of my favorite public pools is Freedom Springs Aquatics Park in Greenwood. It’s open now through Labor Day. Catch me going down the slides or floating on the lazy river.
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