Parks and Recreation

Fellow stargazers, consult our chart for a few spots around Indy to escape the light pollution of the city and look to the sky.
Hit the road and head to Fort Wayne — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
Residents in the Speedway area told Mirror Indy that for them, this project has been a long time coming.
The Circle City’s park system was evaluated for acreage, equity, and more in ParkScore’s annual report.
Indiana is home to some pretty spectacular skies, especially where day and night meet. Here’s where you can get the best view.
Director of Recreation and Wellness Jake Reardon-McSoley said, “We want this park to be a sanctuary where residents can escape the daily grind and reconnect with nature.”
The Holliday Park Foundation is aiming to raise $3 million to upgrade and redesign the playground at the park.
It’s the perfect time to get on the river and explore all that it has to offer.
Nearly 60 local parks around Indy are benefiting from enhancements, so Indy Parks is hosting several open houses for the community to learn more about the projects and share their input.
We’ve rounded up some of the best parks in town where you can get in a skating sesh — scooters and rollerskates included.
Are the upcoming swim trials making you want to jump into the pool? Take part in Free Community Pool Day.
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