Where to sled in Indy

• Brookside Park (3500 Brookside Parkway S. Dr.)
• Christian Park (4200 English Ave.)
• Garfield Park (2450 S. Shelby St.)
• Paul Ruster Park (11300 E. Prospect St.)
• Rhodius Park (1011 S. Belmont St.)
• Southeastway Park (5621 S. Carroll Rd.)
• Ellenberger Park (5301 East St. Clair St.)

• Fort Harrison State Park | 6000 N. Post Rd., Indianapolis | This state park’s $7 entrance fee lets you access one of the biggest sledding hills in Indy, plus year-round amenities and activities.
• Flat Fork Creek Park | 16141 E. 101st St., Fishers | Home of the tallest point in Hamilton County, Flat Fork’s 60-ft sledding hill is ADA accessible. Pro tip: For cautious little ones, try Heritage Park at White River instead.
• Koteewi Run | 11800 Koteewi Dr., Noblesville | No snow, no problem. Hop on a custom snow tube and hit 700-ft of groomed lanes, kept fresh with manufactured snow, then ride the tow line back up for another run.

Sled safe

• Kids should be supervised at all times. Pro tip: A bike helmet makes a perfect sledding helmet, too.
• Make sure your path is clear of dry patches and hazards — yes, that includes homemade ramps.
• Keep your feet pointed downhill, and stay seated or lying on your back.
• Teach your kids to roll off the sled if it’s out of control.

• Hot Walk Indy - Dry January Co-Ed Social x Memento | Monday, Jan. 22 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Memento Zero Proof, 8701 E. 116th St., Ste. 145, Fishers | Cost of purchase | Invite your partners and pals to enjoy zesty mocktails and lattes with a 10% discount for this monthly co-ed social.

• Indiana Mad Ants vs. Capital City Go-Go | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 12:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $10 | Show the Mad Ants, the NBA G League team based in Indianapolis, some love.

• Career Center at Haughville | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Haughville Branch, 2121 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis | Free | Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive one-on-one assistance.

• Chicas Fit Spanish-English Exercise Program | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Central Library, 40 E. Saint Clair St., Indianapolis | Free, RSVP | Adults ages 55+ can bring your comfy shoes and meet at the Central Library for this bilingual walking program.
• Max Volume | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | $10 day passes | Get your bouldering on with music from DJ Becca Brainz.

• A $78 million, five-story development called “The Benjamin” is coming to Fort Ben. The mixed-use development is the largest in the area’s history, and will factor into its ongoing efforts to reuse and redevelop the former army base. (WTHR)

• Commission Row — Cunningham Restaurant Group’s newest concept offering high-quality steaks, chops, and seafood — is now open at Bicentennial Unity Plaza next to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Pro tip: Don’t leave without checking out the basement. Get a sneak peek.

• Local T-shirt maker, The Shop, announced it’s opening a location near the Bottleworks District and next to Peace Water Winery at 747 N. College Ave. in February. It’s still hiring for a few positions. Apply online.

• The Indianapolis Airport Authority approved a measure to replace the airport’s Champps location — the last in central Indiana — with an HC Tavern and 1933 Lounge. Located in Concourse B, Champps was one of the terminal’s original tenants. (IBJ)

• Senate Bill 52, a measure to ban dedicated bus lanes in Indianapolis for one year, could postpone the IndyGo Blue Line project indefinitely. By requiring IndyGo to submit a new project proposal incorporating shared lanes, the project could miss its window to receive federal funding. (IndyStar)

• Grammy award-winning DJ Zedd will come to the Indiana Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. after athletes leave the court for NBA All-Star Weekend. The concert is part of Crossover, a series of performances designed to bring the arts to Indy’s basketball weekend. (IndyStar)

• Just call him Indy’s biggest hype man. Local best-selling author John Green was honored with the 2024 Bill McGowan Leadership Award during Visit Indy’s State of Tourism for his help in advocating and enhancing the city’s image. You’ve probably seen one of his many viral TikTok’s.

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